Pros: Wide range of features; Intuitive interface and lots of explanation and support; Perfect AV-Test detection score
Cons: Scans caused serious performance hit; Web protection doesn't extend to Chrome
Verdict: McAfee Mobile Security offers strong anti-malware protection and a wide range of features for keeping your Android device safe.
As mobile malware becomes more prevalent, most PC antivirus companies now offer Android security products as well. McAfee stands out among its competitors with an excellent malware detection record, a good interface and an impressively thorough set of features, such as its comprehensive anti-theft options and a privacy advisor that shows you how much personal information your device's other apps absorb. Most of these features are available in the app's free version. However, McAfee isn't quite as feature-rich as Avast or as easy to use as Lookout, and our tests showed it could decrease your phone's performance. How does McAfee stack up compared to the competition?)
