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. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Hypatia Malware Scanner or Find My. Other great apps like Google Play Protect are HitmanPro, Cerberus, Lookout Mobile Security and Kaspersky Antivirus for Android.

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Google Play Protect alternatives page was last updated Feb 24, 2025
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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.

    137 Avast Free Antivirus alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CZ flagCzechia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Avast Free Antivirus Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Malware Analysis
    3.  Browser Protection
    4.  Run file in a Sandbox
    5.  Zero-Day Protection
    6.  Heuristic Detection

    Avast Free Antivirus VS Google Play Protect

     

    • 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 Free Personal 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 ClamvAV style signature databases.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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    Discontinued

    Due to lack of funding and only one person managing the entire project, DivestOS and its apps will not receive any further updates. This includes Hypatia, which, along with Carrion icon Carrion will no longer receive database updates. https://divestos.org/pages/news#end

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Malware Analysis
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Automated Malware Scan

    Hypatia Malware Scanner VS Google Play Protect

     

    • 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.

    108 HitmanPro alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Portable
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Block Trackers
    5.  Malware Analysis
    6.  Cloud based

    HitmanPro VS Google Play Protect

     

    • 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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    Emsisoft Mobile Security

    Emsisoft Mobile Security is a next-gen security solution for Android devices focused on little (to zero) system or battery impact while providing access to a number of security functions in order to help you have a safer and more...

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  6. 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

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    ,

    Find My Features

    1.  AirTag detection

    Find My VS Google Play Protect

     

    • Find My is the most popular Web-based alternative to Google Play Protect.

    • Find My is Free and ProprietaryGoogle Play Protect is also Free and Proprietary
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    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

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    Cerberus Features

    1.  Root required
    2.  Ad-free

    Cerberus VS Google Play Protect

     
  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.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Lookout Mobile Security Features

    Lookout Mobile Security VS Google Play Protect

     
  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.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
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    Kaspersky Antivirus for Android Features

    1.  Multiple languages
    2.  Web filter

    Kaspersky Antivirus for Android VS Google Play Protect

     
  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.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Avira Mobile Security Features

    1.  GPS Location Tracking

    Avira Mobile Security VS Google Play Protect

     
  12. Lockwatch icon

    Lockwatch

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    Anti-theft for Android.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
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    Lockwatch VS Google Play Protect

     
  13. 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.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
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    Anti Spy VS Google Play Protect

     
  14. 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.

    License model

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    Country of Origin

    • IL flagIsrael

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    ZoneAlarm Mobile Security Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Malware Analysis

    ZoneAlarm Mobile Security VS Google Play Protect

     
  15. CrookCatcher icon

    CrookCatcher

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    CrookCatcher is an app that takes a picture when someone tries to unlock your phone with the wrong PIN, password or pattern.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
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    CrookCatcher VS Google Play Protect

     
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