What are the best antivirus/malware/adaware apps for ios?

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Best antivirus/malware/adaware apps for ios	Price	Last Updated
-- Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac (desktop)	$59.95	Oct 12, 2017
-- Clam Xav (desktop)	$29.95	May 6, 2016
-- Norton Snap QR Code Reader (IOS)	Free	Apr 18, 2018
-- Mac Internet Security X8 (desktop)	$34.99	May 6, 2016
-- Panda Antivirus for Mac	$30.79 /year	May 6, 2016

Clam Xav (desktop)

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Top Pro

Realtime scanning engine

This feature is called ClamXav Sentry, and this is what really makes this application valuable, it is a real time scanner that monitors changes in files and directories. It does require some setup and configuration to have functioning properly. Ideally you want to include directories where files are downloaded into your system for ClamXav Sentry to monitor. Alternatively, you can make it monitor your whole home folder if you don't know what you're doing. See More

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Does not scan memory

There is no way to scan the memory of ones device with this app, leaving an avenue of attack since the app is not able to detect anything amiss in the memory itself. See More

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Lean

Does not slow down computer under normal use. See More

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Option to build/configure your own ClamAV engine

You can roll your own engine if you wish. See More

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Free customer support

Customer support does not cost anything other than a single purchase of the app itself. See More

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Frequent & free malware database updates

Frequent updates means the user is more protected from current attacks. See More

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No yearly subscription fees

Clam Xav has a one time cost of $29.95. There are no other fees associated with the app, since it is purchased, it is yours to use for as long a s you like. See More

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