The most essential software in any digital device is the antivirus.
This is the fence around a phone and its strength dictates whether, or not a phone is secure.
Castynet has managed to compile a list of the top 5 mobile antivirus softwares, but with the help of the Youths Tech & Software Billboard.

# 5. McAfee Mobile Security ⭐⭐⭐⭐➕ 4.3

If you are looking for a simple antivirus with very minimal ads then you should consider McAfee.
However it does not offer additional features like app lock, mobile tracking and Wi-Fi security, you therefore need to install additional software for those purposes.

Its top features are; 
√. Automated security scan ( virus)
√. Battery optimizer
√. Web and browsing security
√. Personal data privacy (accessed by apps)

# 4. Avast antivirus ⭐⭐⭐⭐➕  4.5
Avast reputed for its superiority in the PC arena is the only app that will offer you alerts when you install spyware and adware apps that may compromise your privacy. It also offers the best protection against phishing  attacks from SMS, e-mail, phone calls, infected websites etc.

Its top features are;
√. Virus and malware protection
√. Anti theft mobile tracking (mapped)
√. App lock
√. Photo hide by encryption

# 3. Virus Cleaner ( Hi security) ⭐⭐⭐⭐➕  4.7
Virus cleaner is the new kid in town with only 1.011 million, 5 star ratings in play store. It has however taken table with the greats boasting of very strong antivirus and anti malware security. However like all new apps it contains a lot of bugs which sometimes lead to its misbehavior, you might pay for an ad free version but still continue receiving ads. Despite this it is the highest rated antivirus app in play store with a massive 4.8.

Its top features are;
√. Virus &junk cleaner
√. Wi-Fi security
√. App lock
√. Speed booster

# 2. AVG Antivirus ⭐⭐⭐⭐➕  4.7
AVG is one of the most intelligent apps in this category. It will give you advice on the level of permissions that you are supposed to give your apps so that there is no finding yourself in the Zukerberg's, Cambridge Analytica data row.
It also offers the best anti theft system, by offering multiple phone recovery measures. Interestingly it also has the most expensive in app purchases ranging from $2 to $120 (ksh200-ksh12,000). However it has been accused of promoting foul ads.

Its top features are;
√. Antivirus Security
√. Anti theft system
√. Very effective power saver
√.  Speed booster

# 1. 360 Security ⭐⭐⭐⭐➕  4.8
This app is the best in this arena offering the most secure virus & spyware protection. Its additional app installs are also super having an app for almost every security need you have, giving you the ability to have only the apps offering the services that you require instead of one bulky app with everything. However this apps knows its superiority over the others and will not cease to bring to you every kind of advert at any kind of time.

Its top features are;
√. Speed booster
√. Junk cleaner
√. Anti spyware
√. Automated virus remover

Kindly note that this rating will change with time however we will strive to keep it updated.
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