1. Comodo Security & Antivirus

On the base level, Comodo Security & Antivirus keeps you protected from viruses and unsafe apps — but it also offers a set of tweaks to make using your device much safer. The "always on" virus protection scans your phone or tablet and keeps bad software from harming your device. Beyond that, Comodo offers features like Privacy Protection for storing sensitive information, Privacy Advisor for help identifying app permissions, SMS and Call Blocking, Traffic Monitoring, Backup and more.

There is also a set of Anti-Theft codes which allow you to perform actions on your device remotely should it be lost or stolen. These codes — activated by SMS — allow you to do things like locate your device, sound an alarm, take a photo, or even wipe your device.

2. CM Security Antivirus AppLock

CM Security Antivirus Applock Not only sports great antivirus protection for your Android device, but also an AppLock feature for securing your apps, settings, and media files. The app scans both new and system apps in real-time, keeping you safe from any threats to your device. There's also a phone cleaner/booster, anti-theft features like find my phone, and safe browsing to protect you from malicious sites.

AppLock lets you lock apps like Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, or just your contacts to prevent unwanted access. You can also lock settings on your device, or protect media files like photos and video.

3. 360 Security - Antivirus Boost

360 Security - Antivirus Boost packs a lot into a small package. It doesn't just offer virus protection, but also cleans and speed up your device to keep it running in tip-top shape. The virus scanner scans apps in real-time — installed apps, new apps and memory card content — to ensure you don't install any harmful software. It also cleans out junk files (large and unused files) and frees up memory with just one tap.

App manager lets you uninstall old apps or APKs that you no longer need, or move them to your SD card as a backup. There are also built-in anti-theft features like find my phone, alarm, remote lock and more, should your device be lost or stolen.

4. Sophos Free Antivirus and Security

Sophos' Free Antivirus and Security offers a full-feature set of tools for free, including everything from antivirus to loss protection. The app scans your software in real-time as you install and alerts you accordingly to anything fishy. On-demand scans can check your whole device and SD card as well.

Source: www.androidcentral.com