7 Best Antivirus Apps – An iPad User Must Have

Just like your computer and credit cards need protection from being stolen, in same way smartphones or tablets also need protection from malwares and thefts. When it comes to Apple, all their iPhones and iPads comes with pretty good security. So if you are an iPad user, you might ask do I need antivirus for ipad too! Answer is obviously your iPad too need some best antivirus.  Basically, antivirus is used to prevent, detect and remove malicious software. Sometimes it is known as anti-malware software.

It’s good to have an antivirus installed on your device, as sometimes due to one malware your phone/tablet starts hanging up and slows down. To solve this, may be you need to format your device. Hence, rather than formatting t, install an antivirus software on your iPad. In today’s article, I have reviewed and listed out 7 antivirus software programs for your iPad. These antiviruses are compatible for iPad 2, iPad Mini, iPad Air as well.

Best Antivirus Apps for iPad

Lookout Mobile Security
This one is the best antivirus for ipad; it provides both security and privacy. This app checks for malicious processes running on your device. It is a free antivirus. Actually, it’s more than an antivirus. It also works as and antitheft. The app will send you an email with the location of your device whenever it discovers some strange activity that could mean it has been stolen. In short, Lookout is the best way to protect your precious iOS device from data loss, theft and other threats. So you can download the free version and later upgrade it to premium if you want some additional features.

Download Lookout Mobile Security

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Norton Mobile Security
This one is the most frequently heard by all of us. This app is available for iPhone and iPad and you can download for free from the iTunes app store. It is best antivirus ipad user can have. It provides protection against digital threats. It allows you to back up your contacts and restore them on your device. Moreover, you can activate “Scream” feature so that whenever your iPad is stolen or lost, it triggers an alarm.

Download Norton Mobile Security

McAfee Mobile Security
McAfee is among the best antivirus for ipad2 in 2015. It provides good protection for your iPad. And its interface is pretty good and simple to understand. You can keep all your phots and videos in secure vault with the help of PIN provided by this antivirus. You can also, find out whose trying to break the vault by screenshot. Moreover, you can backup your contacts and also you can delete all your contacts remotely if required. The last feature is you can locate your stolen iPhone/iPad when the device is stolen. Prior, you have to activate an alarm which works even in Silent mode.

Download McAfee Mobile Security

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Avast Secure Line VPN
This is majorly for maintain your online privacy. Whenever you are browsing through public Wi-Fi, it might happen that your data is being stolen by someone. To prevent attacks of phishing websites and thefts, avast secure line vpn is used. Hence, I think it’s also a best antivirus for ipad users.

Download Avast Secure Line VPN

Trend Micro Mobile Security
Many times, we encounter some websites and apps that ask for signup and later on we got to know that the sign up was for some expensive services. For ipad and iphone users, this app identifies fake and harmful websites and apps. Along with this, you to manage your monthly data usage and costs; backup all your contacts and also protects your privacy on Facebook.

Download Trend Micro Mobile Security

Avira Mobile Security
This is free antivirus for ipad. The app provides real time protection, a two-way firewall, a social network shield and a scan scheduler. Moreover, you can check whether your email is hacked or not and locate your stolen or missing device. Also, if you have some queries while the antivirus; there is special community which will answer your queries on priority basis.

Download Avira Mobile Security

Sophos Mobile Control

This app is developed by Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) solution. It easily manages, control and secure Android, iOS and Windows Phone devices. This app is also avaialbe on apple store or you can download trial/ paid version of the app from the Sophos website.

Download Sophos Mobile Control

These are the 7 best antivirus ipad must have. All these apps are good enough to secure your data, photos and other important contacts on your device. Also, these apps prevents and deletes malwares/viruses from your device. If you know other good antivirus software for ipads/iphone, you can give your suggestions through comments.

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