AVG antivirus provides an intuitive modern interface that’s simple to use. Upon launching, it displays an overview of your device’s security status with clear messages that tell you if the software’s virus definitions are current and up to date and if the security suite is currently in use. AVG examines external storage for malware and other threats. It also performs performance tuning process to speed up your system through the elimination of junk files and improving the battery’s life.

AVG’s premium plans offer more robust features that offer an overall better security experience. The paid plan, for instance includes anti-ransomware to safeguard your data and files from hackers who try to extort money through stealing your device. Furthermore, AVG Ultimate includes web and email protection to prevent attacks from phishing and spam. A file shredder can be found as well as more secure banking and webcam security.

Some of the free features available to AVG users are a photo vault that stores images in a secure format, and a cleaner that helps optimize Android devices by eliminating junk files. However, most of the other features are limited to subscribers who pay. This includes an identity-protection feature that detects leaks of passwords and the capability to remotely locate lost phones and more sophisticated antitheft devices like a camera trap which secretly takes a picture of anyone who attempts to steal the device.

AVG’s protection against malware is backed by a stellar record in AV Test’s monthly tests. This includes a perfect score on the last test conducted in March and April of this year.

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