URL protection: Yes
PUA and malware scanning: Yes
Ad blocking: No
Remote data wipe: Yes
SIM card lock: Yes
VPN/Unlimited use: Yes w/Ultimate Security plan
Anti-theft: Yes
Lost phone locator: Yes
PW manager: Yes
Wi-Fi Scanner: Yes
Call blocking: Yes
Text blocking: No
Guest mode: No
App advisor for app stores: Yes
App locking: Yes
Photo vault for sensitive images: No
Compatibility: Android version/Chromebooks/WearOS Version 6+/Y/Y
Free version/Cost: $25 per year
With some of the best protection available for a phone and tablet, ESET Mobile Security for Android does an excellent job of finding and eradicating malware with a particular focus on stopping phishing attempts before you even see them. Its scanning is exceptionally fast but places a heavy burden on a system’s resources. The app’s innovative USB-On-The-Go feature can prevent an insidious non-Android malware from invading the system, waiting until it is connected with a Windows or Mac computer to strike.
