Google Play Protect AlternativesAnti-Virus & Anti-Malware Apps like Google Play Protect

Google Play Protect is described as 'Securing 2 billion users daily' and is a Anti-Virus app in the security & privacy category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Google Play Protect for a variety of platforms, including Android, Android Tablet, iPhone, iPad and Windows apps. The best Google Play Protect alternative is Avast Free Antivirus, which is free. Other great apps like Google Play Protect are Hypatia Malware Scanner, HitmanPro, Cerberus and Find My.

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  1. Avast Free Antivirus icon

    Avast Free Antivirus

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    Provides free real-time protection against viruses, malware, spyware, and ransomware, with secure HTTPS scanning, customizable scans, password management, home network security, antiphishing, Smart Scan, rescue disk creation, and software updating.

    136 Avast Free Antivirus alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    • Avast Free Antivirus is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to Google Play Protect.

    • Avast Free Antivirus is the most popular free alternative to Google Play Protect.

    • Avast Free Antivirus is Freemium and ProprietaryGoogle Play Protect is Free and Proprietary
  2. Hypatia Malware Scanner icon

    Hypatia Malware Scanner

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    Hypatia is the world's first FOSS malware scanner for Android. It is powered by ClamAV style signature databases.

    99 Hypatia Malware Scanner alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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    • Hypatia Malware Scanner is the most popular Open Source alternative to Google Play Protect.

    • Hypatia Malware Scanner is Free and Open SourceGoogle Play Protect is Free and Proprietary
    • Hypatia Malware Scanner is Privacy focused and LightweightGoogle Play Protect is not according to our users
  4. HitmanPro icon

    HitmanPro

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    Performs fast, cloud-based malware scans without real-time protection by uploading suspicious files for analysis using Bitdefender and Kaspersky engines, featuring signature comparison, behavioral scanning, free unlimited scans, and a 30-day removal trial.

    109 HitmanPro alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    • HitmanPro is the most popular commercial alternative to Google Play Protect.

    • HitmanPro is Paid and ProprietaryGoogle Play Protect is Free and Proprietary
    • HitmanPro is Lightweight and Privacy focusedGoogle Play Protect is not according to our users
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  6. Cerberus icon

    Cerberus

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    Cerberus is a complete anti-theft application, the best protection you can get to recover your misplaced, lost or stolen Android device. Control your device remotely from this website or via text messages, receive alerts if someone changes the SIM card.

    21 Cerberus alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    • Cerberus is the most popular Web-based alternative to Google Play Protect.

    • Cerberus is Paid and ProprietaryGoogle Play Protect is Free and Proprietary
  7. Find My icon

    Find My

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    Find My can help you locate your devices and your friends and family. And now it can help you find your devices — even when they’re offline.

    39 Find My alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  8. Lookout Mobile Security icon

    Lookout Mobile Security

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    Lookout combines enterprise grade security with end user simplicity, protecting your device and data from a variety of threats facing mobile devices including: loss, theft, viruses, malware, and hackers.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  10. Kaspersky Antivirus for Android icon

    Kaspersky Antivirus for Android

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    Kaspersky Antivirus for Android is an antivirus solution to help protect phones and tablets – that can be even more vulnerable than your computer – as well as your private information from online dangers. The App Lock feature also protects personal data from prying eyes.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
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  11. Avira Mobile Security icon

    Avira Mobile Security

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    Avira Mobile Security offers protection and tools that helps you get the most out of your device. Includes a malicious process scanner, battery and storage optimization tools, and utilities to help find a missing device.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  12. Anti Spy icon

    Anti Spy

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    Anti Spy is based on the intelligent Deep Detective™ technologies that protect hundreds of thousands of our users every day against hackers and targeted espionage attacks.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
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  13. ZoneAlarm Mobile Security icon

    ZoneAlarm Mobile Security

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    Developed by Cyber Security leader Check Point, ZoneAlarm Mobile Security uses enterprise-grade technology to protect your device and online data privacy from online threats and intruders.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  14. Lockwatch icon

    Lockwatch

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    Anti-theft for Android.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
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  15. Wheres My Droid icon

    Wheres My Droid

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    Ever lost your phone and you go to call it to listen for the ringer and remember its on silent mode? Now when you lost it you can text your phone and it will turn silent mode off, the ringer vol up, and start ringing.

    35 Wheres My Droid alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
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