NQ Mobile Security & Antivirus 8.1.02.00
Sleek interface with plenty of features
The app launches with a few tips on tasks that the antivirus can perform and the recommendation for the first scan to be performed. The app's interface is well structured, with suggestions in the center and a list of sections below.
Slide to left to reveal more features or tap on the icon in the top right to access the menu. NQ Mobile Security & Antivirus doesn't come with any instructions, it could have used a tutorial to show new users how to navigate in the app and ensure optimum protection for their Android devices.
Scan your phone for malware
Scans are performed impressively fast, the app finds all kinds of threats on your phone and provides suggestions for fixing them. There are many settings that you can do to this app.
Firstly, you can add a notification icon in the status bar, have the app automatically scan newly installed apps and provide protection when searching the internet using your system browser or Chrome. Users also have the option of scheduling scans, but they can't choose the day and hour.
The app can also be used to kill tasks that make your phone slow down and add apps on white lists, so that they can be allowed to run in the background. Also, you can have the app block calls to make sure you aren't bothered.
Plenty of other tools
The NQ app is also great for protecting financial accounts installed on your phone, as to avoid personal data from being stolen. It also has a built-in optimizer for speeding up your device, an app manager and the option to back up contacts in the cloud.
Other than that, users may activate the anti-eavesdropping feature and manage apps that record audio or access call records. Also, there's a list of apps that access personal information on your phone like contacts, messages or location. Users can also set a monthly data plan to make sure they don't use more data than the can afford.
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Bottom Line
Design / UI10
The app's interface is well structured and with all tools right at hand. It's easy to navigate and the app could have used some instructions for new users. |
Function9
The antivirus performs well and comes with more free features than other apps. The anti-theft tool is free but you'll need to download it as a separate app. |
Security9
It manages to ensure basic protection, but for an updated virus database users must make a payment. |
Battery9
Power consumption is minimal, so you don't have to worry about the app draining your battery. |
Price9
It's not completely free of charge, users must pay 2.99$ for one month, 7.99$ for 3 months or 19.99$ for 12 months. |
Compatibility8
It should work just fine on devices running Android version 2.3 or later, including 5.0. |
Surprisingly good antivirus app that comes with plenty of features.
Specifications
- price:
- 2.99
- current version:
- 8.1.02.00
- reviewed version:
- 8.1.02.00
- developer:
- NQ Mobile Security
- category:
- SECURITY & PRIVACY
- os version req.:
- Android version 2.1 or later
- age rating:
- N/A
- in-app purchases:
- Yes. unlock features for 2.99$ for one month, 7.99$ for 3 months or 19.99$ for 12 months
- hits:
- 2059