ESET Mobile Security for Android vs. Lookout Premium

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I wanted to get any suggestions/tips on the pros/cons between these two. I get both for free. Need to decide which one to use. I am on Android 4.4.2 (T-Mobile :/). \

Priorities are Security (real-time/file and app), usability, battery drain, anti-theft and performance.


I would need to uninstall Lookout and attempt to remove traces (it's pre-installed on the phone).

I am leaning towards ESET. Any feedback?
 
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Hello @soccer97,

I don't know about Lookout security on Android but I can tell you that ESET is very good:
  • Customizable settings like scheduled scans
  • Automatic signature updates (min. interval: every 6 hours)
  • Integrated anti-theft with many useful settings
  • SMS/MMS and call blocking
  • Low battery usage (I can confirm it)
  • Device Monitoring of important settings
  • PUPs detection
  • On-charger scan
  • USSD vulnerability protection
...and so on... :)

Get all mentioned features with Premium license.

Regards,
Kardo
 
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Kardo Kristal said:
Hello @soccer97,

I don't know about Lookout security on Android but I can tell you that ESET is very good:
  • Custmizable settings like scheduled scans
  • Automatic signature updates (min. interval: every 6 hours)
  • Integrated anti-theft with many useful settings
  • SMS/MMS and call blocking
  • Low battery usage (I can confirm it)
  • Device Monitoring of important settings
  • PUPs detection
  • On-charger scan
  • USSD vulnerability protection
...and so on... :)

Get all mentioned features with Premium license.

Regards,
Kardo
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Does it have "Secure Browsing" or the like? in otherwords a database of malicious sites that it will block in Android Browser and Chrome? - I do know about the phishing filter.
 
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soccer97 said:
Does it have "Secure Browsing" or the like? in otherwords a database of malicious sites that it will block in Android Browser and Chrome? - I do know about the phishing filter.
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yes it has web protection... for me you can choose eset is almost light.... in the other hand i have no complains about lookout but i believe eset is much better :D
 
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It's easier to compare each, but trying them can provide better feedback for yourself.

ESET Free vs Premium - http://www.eset.com/us/home/products/mobile-security-android/
Lookout Free for Android/iOS Features - https://www.lookout.com/features
Lookout Premium Android/iOS Features - https://www.lookout.com/premium

I personally, have a Lookout account for up to 2 devices (unless that's changed)

How Lookout Mobile Security Platform works, https://www.lookout.com/mobile-security-technology

ESET Mobile Security for Android currently has an 50% off promo,
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http://www.eset.com/us/home/products/mobile-security-android/
 
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Thank you guys for your advice. With the exception of no backup capabilities, ESET Mobile Security for Android is awesome. I am glad I switched.
 
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What backup capabilities were you expecting, or in search of?
 
Lookout backed up Phone Call Logs and Contacts. It is not a huge loss. Within seconds of activating the lock device call on ESET, the device is locked. I was very impressed.

I have got to get back to studying for final exams now. Thanks for your help!
 
Looking at it for dad's android phone now. He has a company phone that needs an AV/Anti-theft app, which they do not provide. Enough said. Any suggestions for free or cheap? I wish I had told him about the ESET Mobile Security for Android giveaway on black friday. Regardless, any suggestions for a reputable security/Anti-theft program are appreciated. My dad is older and sometimes some extra help with technology, including why you need a security app. The sooner the response the better. His app updates are about 6 months behind :/
 
@soccer97: Actually besides of ESET, other known well AV's like Avast, Avira, Kaspersky and many more. There are well known on those components; especially in anti-theft feature where it must be complete from remote wipe, alarm, and sending message to the assigned number that was known to be stolen.
 
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