Which Android antivirus has the best detection rate?

[RXZ6Q]

This should be rather a simple question (based on many of the tests done by independent companies, etc...). Which one of them has the best detection ratio? I don't use any antivirus on my Android, but I like to install some "on-demand" scanner from time to time, just to make sure, so which one is it? I DO NOT CARE about anything other than that - performance, system impact... Because I'm going to uninstall the AV immediately after the scan is done.

 

[Allego]

I suggest VirusTotal Mobile, Kaspersky, or ESET

 

[bayasdev]

ESET, McAfee, Lookout, Kaspersky or Panda are the only antivirus that can detect real malicious APKs on my own tests but I don't run them on my phone 24/7 because antivirus apps on Android drain battery like there's no tomorrow.

 

[dash]

Kaspersky and Symantec are always at the top in the major independent lab tests. That said, the VirusTotal app is probably the one you want.

 

[Pat MacKnife]

Sophos Home Mobile Security free and no ads.
Con : not easy to set/enable all features.

Test antivirus software for Android - November 2018

 

[RoboMan]

To be honest anr partial, all static android detection suck. Android antivirus is focused on prevention, so if you're infected, you should clean install the firmware. Then, install something robust like Sophos or ESET, the two I like the most (Sophos is free).

 

[HarborFront]

Sophos Mobile Security - Telemetry Data Collection

Sophos Mobile Security - Telemetry Data Collection - Sophos Community

 

[Andrew999]

I really like Zemana Antivirus & Security. It has local and Cloud detection, even Anti Keylogger feature. Also, Web protection is coming soon.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zemana.msecurity&hl=en_US

 

[HarborFront]

I really like Zemana Antivirus & Security. It has local and Cloud detection, even Anti Keylogger feature. Also, Web protection is coming soon.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zemana.msecurity&hl=en_US

I'm using Zemana too. But Zemana only auto scans after installation, same for many AVs, and is not a full-fledged AV. And if you use 4G + VPN the returning scan confirmation result is slow......same for many AVs as well.

I'm looking for a AV (as an addition) which auto scans upon download and not limited to apps from Google Play Store alone. Some AV only auto scans apps upon download from Google Play Store. Ignore other fancy features.

You know any? Thx

 

[dinosaur07]

Kaspersky Internet Security for Android. Fast, effective and no battery drainer.