CPRDrummer
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For the longest time I have used Lookout on my smartphones because "they" said it was the best for mobile security. It was definitely easy to use, had a clean interface, and I am assuming it did what it was supposed to do. I saw where it scanned applications, checked new installs, etc. I used the free version. The premium version has even more function.
By the same token I have used aVast! on my computers for the longest time and never had a problem on any of my PCs due to viruses, spyware, etc. When I found out that aVast! had a mobile security app out, I had to give it a try. To be fair toward Lookout, I used the free version of aVast! as well.
My finding is that aVast! blows Lookout out of the water. Both scanned applications and files, checking for viruses and spyware, walware, etc. Both have alerts and can be tracked via GPS.
However, aVast! has a customizeable scanner where you can check apps, SD card, both, and even set up the scan schedule. It has a privacy advisor and lets you know which apps (and how many) can access and do what on your phone. It lets you know which apps are tracking your location, which ones can read your messages, which ones can access your contacts list, access your accounts, and which ones can change secure settings. It even tells you which apps are accessing web pages you open.
It goes further by listing which apps are running, gives you the option to force close apps, has a built-in web shield, user controlled sms and call filter, firewall for rooted phones, detailed anti-theft settings, general settings, and can even be password protected so no one can access aVast! without the pw!
All this...for free! After giving it the full tryout, I have removed Lookout from my phone and will be relying on aVast! from now. They have served my computers flawlessly for years, now they will serve my smart phones!
Of course many believe that smart phones don't need any type of mobile security, and that such applications are just snake oil. I however, like having some peace of mind, even if it is a facade.
By the same token I have used aVast! on my computers for the longest time and never had a problem on any of my PCs due to viruses, spyware, etc. When I found out that aVast! had a mobile security app out, I had to give it a try. To be fair toward Lookout, I used the free version of aVast! as well.
My finding is that aVast! blows Lookout out of the water. Both scanned applications and files, checking for viruses and spyware, walware, etc. Both have alerts and can be tracked via GPS.
However, aVast! has a customizeable scanner where you can check apps, SD card, both, and even set up the scan schedule. It has a privacy advisor and lets you know which apps (and how many) can access and do what on your phone. It lets you know which apps are tracking your location, which ones can read your messages, which ones can access your contacts list, access your accounts, and which ones can change secure settings. It even tells you which apps are accessing web pages you open.
It goes further by listing which apps are running, gives you the option to force close apps, has a built-in web shield, user controlled sms and call filter, firewall for rooted phones, detailed anti-theft settings, general settings, and can even be password protected so no one can access aVast! without the pw!
All this...for free! After giving it the full tryout, I have removed Lookout from my phone and will be relying on aVast! from now. They have served my computers flawlessly for years, now they will serve my smart phones!
Of course many believe that smart phones don't need any type of mobile security, and that such applications are just snake oil. I however, like having some peace of mind, even if it is a facade.
I'll look into Avast and give it a try.