In Pictures: 20 security and privacy apps for Androids and iPhones

Encrypted storage, malware scanners, missing-phone-finders and more: Here are 20 apps to help protect your smartphone, your privacy and your data.

Avast Free Mobile Security

Famous from the PC space, Avast also offers this antivirus and anti-theft Android security application. Includes scanning of installed apps and memory card content on demand. Also features a privacy report, which scans and displays access rights and intents of installed apps, as well as anti-theft components that give the user remote control via SMS or Web to lock, locate, siren, memory or wipe the device.

Available for: Android

Cost: Free

Average marketplace rating: 4.7 stars

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