Avira Security Antivirus & VPN vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against Avira Security Antivirus & VPN's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

	Avira Security Antivirus & VPN This App	Bitdefender Antivirus Nemesis	Shelter Contender	Simple Speedcheck Peer	Document Scanner Peer	Files by Google Peer	Clean Speaker – Water Remover New Kid	AI Cleaner - Phone Cleaner New Kid
Core Identity
Developer	Avira Holding	Bitdefender	Dott	Ookla	Sirocco. Unique IT Solutions	Google LLC	Artpoldev	GRIMLAX TRADE, S.L.
Category	Tools	Tools	Tools	Tools	Tools	Tools	Tools	Tools
Platform	Android	Android	Android, iOS	Android	iOS, Android	iOS, Android	Android	Android
Store Metrics
Rating	4.7 / 5	4.7 / 5	4.8 / 5	4.6 / 5	4.8 / 5	2.9 / 5	4.2 / 5	4.3 / 5
Ratings Count	730,669	300,086	556,399	321,471	1,374,274	7,004	22,491	220,712
Price	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free
Release Date	Feb 27, 2012	Apr 5, 2013	Jun 15, 2015	May 29, 2016	Sep 23, 2015	May 18, 2017	Apr 19, 2022	Feb 20, 2025
Last Updated	Mar 3, 2026	Apr 16, 2026	Apr 13, 2026	Mar 27, 2026	Apr 28, 2026	Dec 12, 2025	Apr 16, 2026	Apr 8, 2026
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentiment	excellent	-	-	negative	positive	excellent	-	-
Score	85/100	-	-	35/100	75/100	85/100	-	-
Praises	Effective malware detection and removal capabilities provide users with tangible peace of mind	-	-	Simple and clean interface design allows for quick internet speed checks Automated history tracking provides useful long-term connection data for users	The scanning utility provides a quick and efficient experience for digitizing physical documents	Efficient storage management tools allow users to reclaim significant device space with minimal effort	-	-
Complaints	Persistent application crashes during operation disrupt the security monitoring experience for some users	-	-	Aggressive advertising blocks the interface and prevents users from completing tests Recent interface redesigns removed useful features like custom history comments	The application lacks direct hardware integration for physical scanners despite the name	Recent changes to the document viewer prevent users from resuming reading at the last position	-	-
Requests	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Strategic Intel
Strengths	Editors' Choice badge sustains organic install velocity All-in-one utility suite increases daily active usage Lightweight resource footprint ensures retention on budget hardware	-	Franchise IP brand recognition sustains organic install velocity Deep character progression systems create long-term player retention Seasonal vault content provides recurring engagement hooks	B2B data licensing pipeline for regulatory agencies Icon-based result interpretation for non-technical users	In-house AI algorithms for document cleanup 125M user base driving brand awareness Multi-mode scanning utility for specialized tasks	Ad-free utility model sustains high user trust Google Drive integration creates a clear path to cloud subscription revenue	-	-
Weaknesses	Premium tier price exceeds category median 100 MB/day VPN limit triggers user complaints Persistent crashes post-update erode trust	-	Premium-tier monetization relies on randomized loot boxes Aging engine causes performance issues on mid-range devices Lack of social-alliance mechanics limits competitive depth	Ad-blocking behavior on results screen Removal of custom history comments Technical instability on specific hardware	Camera-only capture mechanism creates brand confusion Lack of batch processing limits power-user efficiency Android-iOS rating gap	Document viewer regressions erode reading progress Wireless transfer performance lags behind specialized P2P rivals	-	-
Pricing	freemium	free	freemium	free	freemium	free	free	freemium
Momentum	Maintenance	-	Active	Maintenance	Active	Maintenance	-	-
Update Cadence	1 versions	-	5 versions, 4 majors/6mo, ~16d avg	2 versions, ~0d avg	5 versions, ~14d avg	3 versions, ~68d avg	-	-

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