Antivirus is a very controversial type of app on Android. Many think that they are not necessary, but there are certain cases in which having a good antivirus installed is essential. These are the 10 best antivirus for Android.
Do I really need to install an antivirus on my phone or tablet?
Before starting, it is convenient to clarify this point. If we only install apps from the official Google store for Android –that is, the Play Store- and we have not modified our terminal to have root permissions, we will not have major problems if we do not install an antivirus. That's how it is. Remember that now even Google Play has its own integrated antivirus.
However, if we are used to installing apps from less secure repositories -For example, Aptoide-, APK files or we have root permissions, then things change. A good antivirus will prevent us from getting a nasty scare with any malware or infection that can sneak into our terminal.
The 10 best antivirus apps for Android
Let's go to hell. If we are looking for that extra protection that the fact of having a competent and effective antivirus on Android gives us, these are the best free and paid alternatives that we can find in the application market today.
Bitdefender Antivirus Free / Bitdefender Mobile Security & Antivirus
Bitdefender Mobile Security is probably the best paid antivirus around (about $ 15 a year, with a 14-day free trial). It has a very complete pack of tools: malware analysis, account privacy, app blocking, web security, anti-theft and a WearON security module for smart watches.
Download QR-Code Bitdefender Mobile Security & Antivirus Developer: Bitdefender Price: Free The totally free alternative, Bitdefender Antivirus Free It is a good app, but it only offers protection against malware - which is not bad, if we only look for this type of protection.
Download QR-Code Bitdefender Antivirus Free Developer: Bitdefender Price: Free 
Norton Antivirus and Security
Norton's antivirus offers great protection against malware, and in its free version it has a few features, such as blocking the terminal by SMS, which in other similar services is paid.
If we are looking for greater protection, it also offers a premium plan with call blocking, remote location, the App Advisor tool, backup of our contacts and more. Symantec have managed to develop a really efficient app.
Download QR-Code Norton Mobile Security and Antivirus Developer: NortonMobile Price: Free 
ESET Mobile Security & Antivirus
Excellent antivirus with free real-time malware protection that includes a simple wizard, malicious code analysis, anti-fishing, GPS location of the terminal by sending an SMS and the possibility of making the device ring by also sending an SMS.
The paid version offers protection for 5 devices and security audits, anti-theft and more. One of the best rated antivirus by the user community with 4.7 stars and more than 10 million downloads.
Download QR-Code ESET Mobile Security & Antivirus Developer: ESET Price: Free Kaspersky Internet Security
A true veteran like Kaspersky could not be absent from this list of the best antivirus for Android. Like ESET, it enjoys a very good rating, with 4.7 stars and more than 10 million downloads.
Its free version offers scans looking for malware, spyware, viruses and trojans, with a more complete paid version that includes application blocking and personal data protection, among other added features.
Download QR-Code Kaspersky Antivirus Android Free - Security Developer: Kaspersky Lab Switzerland Price: Free 
Malwarebytes for Android
The PC version of Malwarebytes is the best anti-malware I've come across. I've been using it for years and it has never let me down. Its mobile version for Android is also in excellent health and just as effective. It does not consume many resources, so it is the ideal antivirus for old phones or with little chicha. Real-time scans and protection.
Download QR-Code Malwarebytes Protection: Antivirus & Anti-Malware Developer: Malwarebytes Price: Free 
Avira Antivirus Security
Another classic PC antivirus that also has a good version for Android. The free version has several cool features: virus and privacy protection, ransomware protection, call blocking, device management and more. One of its most interesting features is that it searches through our contacts and checks if those email addresses have been involved in a data leak.
Download QR-Code Avira Security 2020 - Antivirus and VPN Developer: AVIRA Price: Free AVAST Mobile Security
AVAST Antivirus is much more than just a scanner. Before it was paid, but now it is totally free –With integrated ads, yes, that we can remove by going to the premium version-. It has more than 100 million downloads, a 4.5 star rating and a really wide range of functionalities: antivirus engine, call blocker, anti-theft, application blocker, firewall (root), WiFi speed test and more.
Download QR-Code Avast Antivirus 2020 - Android Security | Free Developer: Avast Software Price: Free 
AVG Antivirus Security
Another legendary free antivirus for PC that also has a super popular version for Android with more than 100 million downloads. It is quite light compared to other apps of the guild, it has a pleasant interface, and among its abilities it includes real-time protection, a database that is frequently updated, anti-theft, remote device wipe, app lock and WiFi security analysis, among others.
Download QR-Code AVG AntiVirus and Security for Android Free 2020 Developer: AVG Mobile Price: Free 
McAfee Mobile Security
We end with McAfee, a highly reputable antivirus, which has a totally free version –with advertising that we can eliminate by going premium– for Android. If our cell phone is stolen McAfee is able to take a photo of the thief, in addition to blocking and erasing device data. Yes sir! For the rest, it offers a good antivirus service, protection when browsing and blacklists of phone numbers, among other things. It's not bad at all.
Download QR-Code Mobile Security: Secure Wi-Fi with VPN and Anti-theft Developer: McAfee LLC Price: Free Do you have Telegram installed? Receive the best post of each day on our channel. Or if you prefer, find out everything from our Facebook page.
