Security & Antivirus by McAfee 4.5.0.780
Fortunately, there are many antivirus apps that you can check out, one of them is Security & Antivirus by McAfee. It's one of the more popular antivirus app, it's advantage is that the database is constantly updated with solutions against the newest threats.
Easy-to-use interface with plenty of features at hand
The app launches directly with a tutorial showing new users all the neat things that they can do inside this app. However, you won't get access to it until the app updates with database and configures its features on your phone.
This process shouldn't take long but it also depends on your internet connection and the phone's configuration. The antivirus doesn't use material design and it lacks a side menu with quick access to its features. Still, you can check out some settings under the icon on the top right corner of the screen.
Protect your phone from malware
The home screen displays a list of all sections, but it would have been nice if the app used animation to make the interface more appealing to users. The overflow icon is filled with all sort of options that you can change on your phone.
The app doesn't take long to scan your device and retrieve viruses or malware. It displays the total time that it takes in order to scan and it shows you when the database was updated last. It comes with a privacy adviser, which tells users how much personal data apps can access and share.
More features and tools
It lets you lock access to certain applications and block calls from certain people. You can schedule scans and use the battery optimizer in order to increase your battery life.
It comes with a feature that lets users clean memory and one that ensure you're protected when surfing the internet. The app doesn't really need registration, except if you want to backup data or find your device in case it's lost or stolen.
The app snaps a picture of the person holding your lost device and emails the photo to you along with the device location. You can wipe data remotely, lock your device or locate and track it. It has an icon on the home screen for boosting your device fast.
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Bottom Line
Design / UI7
The interface could use an upgrade, with a nicer design that contains animation as to make it more appealing to users. |
Function8
It works just fine, the app doesn't take long to scan your device and it protects you while surfing the internet. |
Security9
The antitheft feature is free and comes with lots of tools that you could use in order to track your device. |
Battery7
Consumption is moderate, you don't need to worry about the app draining your resources. |
Price9
It doesn't come with ads, but if you would like to buy more space for backup you'll need to pay up to 24.5$. |
Compatibility8
It should work on devices running Android version 2.3 or later. |
It's one of the best antivirus apps for keeping your phone safe.
Specifications
- price:
- Free with IAP
- current version:
- 4.5.0.780
- reviewed version:
- 4.5.0.780
- developer:
- McAfee (Intel Security)
- category:
- SECURITY & PRIVACY
- os version req.:
- Android version 2.3 or later
- age rating:
- N/A
- in-app purchases:
- Yes. subscribe
- hits:
- 625