Although iPhones don’t suffer from viruses as much as PCs, they are not immune. They are still susceptible to being infected by malware, phishing scams, and more. This list of the top iphone antivirus applications offers options for blocking, scanning and protecting your iOS device from online threats such as phishing websites, insecure public Wi-Fi, apps that steal data web trackers, and more.
Apple designed the operating system (OS) on its iPhones and iPads to be one of the most secure OSes on the market. That’s due in part to its rigorous app vetting process, which obliges developers to provide security information for their apps before they are allowed to run on Apple devices. The hardware design lets each app run in a sandboxed area that prevents them from accessing other files or apps. It’s also due to the comparatively low demand for mobile malware among cyber criminals, who would prefer to attack Android smartphones (which have 71% of the market share) or desktop computers that run Windows (10%).
The best iphone antivirus apps not only detect and block iPhone viruses, but also offer advanced Internet security options, including firewalls, VPN, and data loss protection. The best iOS virus scanners also have a light footprint, meaning they won’t slow down your device or use excessive data plan.
Norton’s iPhone antivirus, for instance provides real-time scanning of viruses and an interactive dashboard that shows the security state of your iPhone. It also blocks phishing websites and shields you from spam calendar invites with malicious links. Additionally, it can remotely lock or wipe your phone in the event of loss or stolen. Another good choice is Avira, which includes malware detection as well as a password manager, a VPN and photo-cleaning tools. Both offer generous money-back guarantees.