URL protection: Yes
PUA and malware scanning: Yes
Ad blocking: No
Remote data wipe: Yes
SIM card lock: Yes
VPN/Unlimited use: Yes w/Google One
Anti-theft: Yes
Lost phone locator: Yes
PW manager: Yes
Wi-Fi Scanner: No
Call blocking: Yes
Text blocking: Yes
Guest mode: Yes
App advisor for app stores: No
App locking: No
Photo vault for sensitive images: Yes
Compatibility: Android version/Chromebooks/WearOS: All versions/Yes/No
Free version/Cost: Free with Android
Rather than pay for a third party security app, Google Play Protect is preinstalled on all of the best Android phones and tablets defending them against an online world gone bonkers. Although its malware recognition is much improved and close to the best, there’s still room for improvement, particularly reducing its embarrassing false positive rate.
