Avira Free Mobile Security for iOS, now with free VPN.

There are a few reasons why you can never find an antivirus app for your iPhone on the App Store. Because Apple checks all the apps on the store for malware and doesn’t allow you to download apps from anywhere else, Apple says iPhone doesn’t need antivirus protection. On top of that, virus protection on iPhones wouldn’t work in the first place because of what is known as sandboxing — a security measure from Apple that ensures that each app runs in its own protected environment. This prevents apps from accessing other apps’ or system data — which an antivirus app would need to do to detect hidden malware there. Nevertheless, iPhone users can still strengthen their digital security on their iOS device thanks to Avira Mobile Security for iPhone, which includes many protection features for various security areas.

VPN for greater protection on public Wi-Fi hotspots

Whether on the train, in public places, or in hotels and cafés — public Wi-Fi hotspots are now widespread and of course extremely useful for saving your mobile data allowance when on the go. Free access to the internet is increasingly being used not only for chatting and emailing but also for online shopping and banking. While this is all great, public Wi-Fi hotspots are often poorly protected or totally unsecured — and can be a gateway for cybercriminals who are on the same network and want to intercept your information. That’s why the free Avira Mobile Security app for iPhones includes a VPN to encrypt your data traffic on public Wi-Fi hotspots and protect everything you send and receive from falling into unscrupulous hands. In addition, you can hide your location and surf anonymously thanks to the VPN.

Web protection to block phishing sites

Another way cybercriminals try to gain access to your log in details for your online accounts or credit card info is by using phishing sites that impersonate banking websites or online shops. These websites look like the real deal, but they’re actually fake — and steal your information as soon as you enter your username and password. That’s why the premium version of Avira Mobile Security Pro comes with powerful web protection to block phishing and other malicious websites automatically.

Data leak alerts

In addition to web protection, the premium version of Avira Mobile Security Pro for iPhone also includes a breach monitor. It checks to see if your email address has been exposed through a data leak and notifies you if it has. This way, you can leap into action and, to be on the safe side, change the password of the user account in question. If you use the same email and password combination for other accounts, you should also change them to prevent cybercriminals from logging in to those accounts too. And to help you create ultra-strong, unique passwords for your online accounts, Avira Password Manager, which is also available as a standalone iOS app, is included.

Free protection for iPhone — and much more

Download the Avira Mobile Security app for iOS for free and enjoy many practical features for increased digital security, privacy, and performance:

• Use our VPN to encrypt your data traffic and surf anonymously. The free app gives you 100 MB per day for safer surfing.
• With Avira Mobile Security for iPhone’s call blocker, you can create a list of contacts from whom you never want to be called nor messaged. 
• The anti-theft tools help you recover your mobile device. Using the online dashboard, you can locate your lost device on the map and pinpoint its position or sound a loud alarm to alert you to its whereabouts. 
• The privacy manager allows you to prevent Siri data being sent by downloading and installing a profile.
• Save all your contacts in a safe place with Avira Mobile Security for iPhone’s backup feature so you can send all your contacts to your email address, Dropbox account, or Google Drive in just a few taps. 
• The iOS app also features a device analyzer that provides information about your device’s storage space and memory so you can view your apps’ resource consumption at a glance. 
• The network scanner lists all the devices connected to your home network. This way, you can find out if people are using it without your knowledge or permission.
• The iOS updater searches for the latest iOS updates for your iPhone.
• And the photo cleaner helps you find duplicate and similar photos that you can safely delete to free up space. 
   

Avira Free Mobile Security for iPhone — your upgrade options

After downloading the free Avira Mobile Security app, you can upgrade and unlock additional functions at any time. With our premium version, Avira Mobile Security Pro, you can also enjoy our web protection feature for safer online shopping and banking. In addition, thanks to the breach monitor, you’ll be alerted if your email address has been leaked online. If you also want to enjoy a VPN with no data caps and our premium password manager on your iPhone, upgrade to Avira Prime Mobile — our all-in-one app with all premium features.

But if you’re only interested in a VPN that offers unlimited secured surfing, we recommend going for our Avira Phantom VPN Pro app.