Our phones have become an indispensable part of our day to day lives. They contain everything related to us such as our contact info, our photographs and videos which we want to store to look back on, and sometimes it even has sensitive stuff like our banking details. Now this is something which requires specialized software for its protection and encryption.
Antivirus software is that specific piece of the puzzle that can help keep our information safe. There are a billion number of apps that can be found on the iTunes Store, but in reality a few of them do the job as prescribed. Apple understood how important our phones are, so we are now able to find software on the program shop that does occupation of antivirus properly.
There are a lot of antivirus apps available on the iTunes app shop, but not all of them are as good as they may say they are. Finding a program or app that works as well as we need can be quite tough, however, and can take a whole lot of time. To create the quest for protection easier, I have compiled a listing of antivirus apps which are available on iTunes for iPhones and iPads. Hopefully this can be helpful and can lessen the search you have been conducting online.
1. Lookout Mobile Security
The first one on the list that I will be looking at is a program named Lookout Mobile Security. Now, this program is free to use, but there are extra features which may be bought with the Premium Version. Purchasing the premium, like any premium version, will make certain you have more features and that your phone is going to be more protected.
Some of the features include:
— Telling you where your last location was before your phone died
— Alert you to some IOS updates that you have yet to get
— The ability to call your device or sound an alarm which can help you find it if it is missing (in the website)
— Download the private data that was backed up onto a new device
If you have this program on your iPhone and also have an apple watch then you can find the most from the lost phone feature; you can call your device and find exactly where it is. It also shows your contact info (how to get hold of you) and says lost on the device screen, if anyone finds it. Additionally, it locks your phone, so aside from seeing that display, nobody can enter your device. Overall, it is extremely convenient and can be helpful if you do ever lose your device.
2. McAfee Security
Price: Free
This isn’t McAfee’s first anti-virus software; the company has supplied anti-virus services for many years now. It’s famous and many swear by it, as they have had their apparatus protected for ages. Since it is from a well-known company, you can guarantee that it is going to be better than a no-name company’s program; it has more experience.
Some of the features include:
— A pin that can be used to lock photo albums and videos (to ensure they are safe and private)
–“Secure Snap”,a type of record that protects your photos and ensures They are not shown in your normal photo album
— Wipe your contacts remotely at any time you Require
— Locate your lost device
— If your device is missing, it will let out an alarm even if it is on quiet (to make finding it easier)
3. MobiShield
Price: About $1.39
MobiShield is an app that you need to pay to use, but it is fairly cheap and has quite a few interesting features. It was recently updated, may 22nd of 2017 to be precise, so it’s being watched over to ensure it is effective.
Some of the features include:
— Get updates on if your smartphone has a virus or not
— Easily monitor your battery life and storage
— Scan any networks your phone is connected to, to ensure that they do not have a virus
— Prevent data charges by telling you when your data limit is up (traffic limit)
4. Norton Mobile Security
Price: Free
I am sure that the title Norton sounds familiar to anyone that has looked at anti virus programs or software before. It is a name which has produced countless amounts of apps that work efficiently and are of good quality. Well, Norton decided to deliver its anti virus protection software to mobile. You can get it for free from the iTunes app store.
Some of the features include:
— Finding a lost phone using the location settings and a remote feature
— Transfer your contacts from device to device to make switching phones easier
— An alarm feature that can be used when the device is lost, called”Scream”
— Use the internet and a feature on the smartphone to call your missing device
5. Protection for iPhone by Byte Labs
Cost: Free originally, but has in-app buys
While the program is free to download, you will find attributes that you have to purchase in-app. You may purchase a monthly subscription that is $9.99. It’s renewable and will continue each month until you disable the function before the month is over. Don’t forget to do this if you don’t want any unwanted payments from the program; some people may forget and could wind up buying another month which they don’t want.
Some of the features include:
— Scans and tells you about any harmful websites and programs
— Blocks malicious apps as well as internet browsers and websites, as well as trackers
— Alerts you of safety issues with your device
6. Trend Micro
Price: Free
Trend Micro is an up-and-coming antivirus program, that’s hoping to be the major application used by devices. They have a computer program also, and you can subscribe to their services. This app is incredibly impressive, and is even paired with Safari to make your web browsing experience on your phone safe as well. If you don’t like using Safari then you do not have to, but it does utilize the feature the app provides.
Some of the features include:
— The ability to ensure that your safari internet browser is safe
— Alerting you of any scam sites or apps that you may have stumbled upon
— Backs up your contacts so you can put them on a new device
— Manage your data usage as well as monthly costs
7. Avira Mobile Security
Cost: Requires you to sign up to use the program and it’s features
This app can be somewhat different, it requires you to give out some information so that you may sign-up to use their app. It’s safe so far as I know, and can be well worth it. If you sign-up, then you can also backup your contacts on their storage system accessible only in the event you sign-up. If you don’t mind having to make an account, then this may be rather helpful.
— An identity checker to keep others from your phone
— If your device is lost then you can call it for free from the site
— Checks if there are any IOS updates that you have not downloaded
— A”Yell” attribute that can sound an alarm if your device is missing
— Utilize the Avira services and experience their open and helpful community
8. F-Secure SAFE
Cost: Free, with in-app buys
While the program is free to download, you will find in-app purchases which you will need to get to fully experience the app and its features. It’s available in a large number of languages though, and can even use child safety features to keep your device kid friendly.
Some of the features include:
— Makes researching the net safe by scanning your browser
— Allows you to locate and access safe banking Websites
— Has child friendly features that limit what is looked at on the device
9. VirusDetector Pro
Price: Available for MacOS on the iTunes store
— Records any sites and apps that were deemed safe by the app
— Scans Dropbox and Google Docs files to ensure they are virus free
10. VirusBarrier
Cost: NO LONGER IN THE APP STORE, SORRY.
Protects all personal data (photos, contacts, videos, etc.. )
Scan zipped files or documents on things like Dropbox
Conclusion
Protecting our phones, and other devices, is extremely important based on how we use them today; to store information and to assist us with our day-to-day tasks. A whole lot of what we keep on our smartphone we wouldn’t want another individual getting their hands on. That’s the reason getting an anti-virus app for your iPhone or iPad should be a priority.
I expect that this list helped restrict your search and made things easier for you. Hopefully the app you choose works well and keeps your device working properly and as safe as possible. There are other programs available should you not like any of those listed, so you can always keep hunting.
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