AVG Mobile Security Ratings and Reviews

Unique outstanding design app!

Sometimes it’s not easy to find the words you want to say about something that you find unique. This app I find is one of those times today the Technology changes so fast that it’s hard for software to keep up with the Technology changes that transpires in seconds minutes and every moment of the day! I thank the Developer for keeping up with those changes that keep you myself and our family safe. It’s easy for me to say this perhaps being I don’t have to program the software! It takes a great deal of time hard work and a lot of Headaches! The Developer of this app does this for you myself and our family! How do you know? Look at the number of updates that are being made! Then look at the aspect that this app really does protect all of us! Yes Technically as you read this things are changing the people who invented the words Scam Fraud and Hackers are out there trying to get to us! I thank the Developer for all His Hard work in stopping that from happening! I hope if you took the time to read this you will Download and truly try this app! What do you have to loose if you don’t? Maybe a lot more than the price of this app!!!! Thanks again to the Developer for His,or Her hard work I truly tip my Hat to you. Thanks

Developer Response ,

Hi, thank you so so much for your original and positive feedback! We really love to hear such nice words about our product. David*AVG

AVG = Actually Very Good

AVG has been something I chose over any other antivirus. Whether I pay or not there's still something valuable to use to protect my phone and computer or any other device.

If you're looking for a reliable app, AVG is the way to go. A lot of the others are very annoying to deal with with all the notifications and forced scans and sometimes crashing apps due to other apps. But AVG delivers everything I expect in a security app and helps give me peace of mind without any annoying hassle.

Developer Response ,

Hello, thank you for your positive review. We do our best to keep you secure in the digital world. Hür*AVG

Ehhhh

It’s good, it scans the websites you have visited and more but it doesn’t provide a lot of information about the websites, malware, and how the antivirus is working. I have not seen a virus nor a malware pop up for AVG. (This is maybe because I have not went to many sketchy websites or advertisements recently or it’s because of the quality of the antivirus) I have seen thousands of my browsing history and websites I have visited. It probably does not catch strong viruses/malware or a lot of them. I have heard this is a decent antivirus app. My phone was really slow once I kept it on for a whole day. I thought this was a good VPN and antivirus app. After, I just Immediately deleted the app and the VPN. I would say this is a decent app but it doesn’t provide much security and protection towards viruses or malware. It’s considered a bit of a weak and decent antivirus app. If you’re looking for free, decent ones like these, you should use this app then. It’s not my type of app, here is a disclaimer that this antivirus app also provides a VPN for users who use the app. If you have another VPN like me, this is not for you so keep the VPN you already have.

Developer Response ,

AVG is a strong antivirus with proven security features (https://www.avg.com/en-ww/awards#pc) We are committed to enhancing user experience and appreciate your input. Unfortunately there is no way to view the specific name of the malware found by AVG AntiVirus. It will only tell you which file/directory is infected and automatically resolve the issue. Our app is designed to be simple and "easy-to-use", thanks for understanding. Hür*AVG

Lots sales

I have used AVG since they came out off and on. I’ve probably sent them hundreds of customers. It seams now when you purchase something your still missing that certain something. Pay up again and its a feeling of why did they just not include that? They are not even in the top ten anti virus companies anymore. Thinking of changing which means I’ll probably be getting non USA service. But since my writing of this review they have been nice enough to get back to me very quickly and explain things which make total sense. Putting everything or even close to it would make a huge App and consume a lot of precious time and space. Lots of us don’t need even close to what all they offer. I’ll pay better attention when I order again. Thanks again guys at AVG.

Developer Response ,

Hey Orange Beach, thanks for your loyalty during last years. Thanks for your suggestion, the thing is that it would increase the size of the application, and as not all users want to use all these functions, it is better to install them one after another - just the ones they need and want to use. Thanks for understanding. The app you have is a complete - standalone - product. David

WARNING!!!

I have used and trusted AVG for many years for protection on my computers. But I ran into a real problem with the mobile version. I installed the add-on vpn as I installed the antivirus and it really messed up my iPad. It began to cycle off and on. It was not regularly timed and would blink off and reboot without warning. I went through all the recommended steps to fix the problem until the only thing left was hardware malfunction. Knowing a repair shop would charge as much as a new iPad I headed to the store. In the process of setting up the new tablet I had problems connecting to the Wi-Fi at home. I got to checking and saw the VPN indicator blinking. I deleted AVG the deleted VPN and no more problems. Now I have two relatively new iPads.
I’ll never install a VPN on a mobile device again.

Developer Response ,

Hello, we are very sorry to hear about your VPN inconvenience. Please contact my colleagues on https://support.avg.com/support_contact_form?l=en&retUrl=SupportArticleView and add all important details - they will be better able to help you. Thanks, AVG Mobile Support-Team

It’s pretty good

I like AVG but I don’t know if there is a antivirus or how to access it because I am still in school but I’m still trying to be protected online and I don’t really know what I’m clicking on most of the time and curiosity gets the best of me most of the time so it’s nice to have a VPN now but I can’t fine the antivirus because I got a virus because I had too much curiosity and I got a virus and I can’t find the antivirus and I can’t get a job legally and I don’t have money for a subscription so if that was free this would be a 5 star rating I know that the developers want to get everyone paid so there is a subscription but they want to help people be protected even more but it an antivirus was free that would be amazing and a guaranteed 5 stars.

Developer Response ,

Hey, you certainly don't need to pay to have your device free from virus. Please contact my colleagues on https://support.avg.com/support_contact_form?l=en&retUrl=SupportArticleView and add all important details - they will be better able to help you. Thanks, AVG Mobile Support-Team

Detects nothing &VPN drops

With this new update, people are correct. I’ve lost access to apps and their websites. What have they done now? There’s always a problem. This app never detects anything at all, so I don’t trust it’s working. My devices are acting like they’re all infected, so it’s the software, not me. Also, the security and vpn are constantly dropping, leaving you completely vulnerable and you don’t even know it. Does not block google either, or redirects! There are better companies out there. Don’t waste your money. Nothing works on computers either. Cannot even update vpn on them, and have been trying for months! What a colossal waste of money. I want a refund for the remainder of months subscribed, so I can actually get a service that works. Customer service is terrible or non-existent. Do not respond!

Man...awful

So, protection is a great idea. However, when the privacy browsing is on. You cannot make any app work. I deleted it and IT KEPT THE VPN. Screwed everything.

Edit: I had it active while on WIFI at the house. I left and it went to LTE service. I had forgot to turn it off when I left. I tried to load an app and it didn't work, said connection issue. I realized it was still connected. Tried to disconnect and it would not allow me to. I was not able to view Facebook, safari or even send IMessages because of it. Don't know why. So I deleted the app since I was going to be gone a while. It still stayed connected...could not turn off through VPN settings on the phone or anything. Had to wait until I got home again a few hours later to disconnect it and delete. Then restart my phone to clear it.

Developer Response ,

Hi, thanks for your opinion, could you be more specific? We appreciate any suggestions for improvement. Thanks, David*AVG

No customer service

I had been using the app for a year and renewed my subscription. I had gotten a leaked password alert about a certain website I had made a purchase at. I changed my password, problem solved.

Recently, I received the same leaked password alert with the same information. I tried to dismiss the alert and then the app started being in a constant mode of “connecting”. The app said that I was “safe” but the vpn was not “ON”.

I made contact with customer service and they told me to delete and reinstall the app which didn’t work. I sent them screenshots of my phone and provided the info they asked for. I haven’t heard from them and the app still doesn’t work. I canceled my subscription, no refund. Don’t waste your money!

Developer Response ,

Hi, sorry to hear that. Please contact my colleagues on https://support.avg.com/support_contact_form?l=en&retUrl=SupportArticleView and add all important details - they will be better able to help you. Thanks, AVG Mobile Support-Team

I wish

Not a knock on the system. But it works very well with lockdown mode. If someone is really serious about hacking me. I have to check both apps occasionally to ensure there engaged. I wish they stayed in place with out me checking. I have to delete or remove apps then reinstall both. It’s not a hassle. If your on your phone persistently checking it’s just another check. Updates I wish these were big updates that actually moved the needle some.

Developer Response ,

Hi, thanks for your review, we won't let you down! ;) David*AVG