PRICE : Free ; Premium version for $ 14.99 / year

PRO : For the quality and quantity of features , the Premium version is insanely cheap

The perfect balance between everything that makes an antivirus app great . Bitdefender ’ s app has impeccable malware detection , integrates with your wearables , a built-in VPN , and an AdBlocker , all while leaving a shockingly light impression on your phone ’ s processing power .

In addition to shutting down viruses and malware , the app also brings a host of privacy features to the table , including an app-locker , anti-theft features , data-breach notification , and even scans wifi connections to detect if they are compromised or under attack .

PRICE : Free PRO : Encrypts SMS messages even when only one participant has Signal installed

CON : Virtually none

Recommended by Bruce Schneier and Edward Snowden , Signal is the hands down best choice for a privacy-focused smartphone user . Signal is a fully open source encrypted messaging system that encrypts messages in transit , hides messages from the carrier and ISP , and keeps messages secure even if an encryption key is stolen . The App was developed by Open Whisper Systems , a group of celebrated cryptographers who created its own encryption method , the Signal Protocol .

144 September 2021