Used Max Total Security for Android?


Editors’ Review

Download.com staff

Max Total Security from Max Mobi Secure delivers multi-layer malware detection and anti-theft controls, targeted at Android users who need centralized device protection. The app scans applications and storage with dedicated Quick, Full, and Memory Card modes while offering real-time monitoring, a Safe Browser, network checks, parental controls, call/SMS filtering, and system cleanup tools. It also supports remote lock, wipe, alarms and GPS tracing, plus cloud contact backup for smartphone and tablet owners seeking unified management.

Top Recommended Alternative

The app provides three scanning modes that change the inspection scope: a Quick Scan for installed applications, a Full Scan for the whole device including internal storage, and a Memory Card Scan for external media. Scans parse application packages and file areas for known signatures and suspicious indicators, while the real-time monitor watches for malicious installations and runtime anomalies so the detection step does not depend only on scheduled checks.

How the app inspects storage and running apps

Does scanning and monitoring affect device responsiveness?

Real-time protection runs continuously to watch for suspicious activity, so it keeps background processes active while monitoring installs. The three scan scopes let users reduce runtime and I/O by choosing Quick Scan instead of a Full Scan. Network Statistics runs separate summaries of Wi‑Fi and mobile data use, which limits continuous network probing to the dedicated module rather than the core scanner.

Are anti-theft and privacy features safe to deploy on a daily device?

Anti-Theft supports remote lock, data wipe, alarm, and GPS tracking through a web portal or SMS commands, giving two activation paths for recovery attempts. Contact Backup syncs with Google Drive, and the optional Thief Cam captures intruder photos after failed unlocks on supported builds. The Call and SMS blocker is present, though it may have functional limits on newer Android releases, which affects how much blocking can be enforced by the app.

Do you need technical skill to use advanced protections?

Basic safeguards and scans are accessible to everyday users, while the network protection module that checks for phishing, ARP, and MITM attacks assumes some familiarity with network alerts. Parental controls integrate with Max Parental Control for app management and location tracking, which requires initial configuration of device permissions and account links to operate correctly.

Enlarged image for Max Total Security
Max Total Security 0/4
  • Pros

    • Multi-layer antivirus engine with real-time monitoring
    • Quick, Full, and Memory Card scan options
    • Dual-method Anti-Theft via web portal and SMS control
    • Thief Cam captures intruder photos after failed unlocks
  • Cons

    • Malware detection may lag top-tier premium competitors
    • Call and SMS blocker has limits on newer Android versions
    • Network protection alerts may require technical interpretation

Bottom Line

Who benefits from installing Max on an Android device?

Max is a practical option for Android owners who prefer a single app that combines security, anti-theft control, parental oversight, and maintenance. Independent notes indicate its malware detection rates may not match top-tier premium competitors, a trade-off for broad functionality in one package. Use it when you want consolidated management rather than multiple specialized tools. Recommended.


Used Max Total Security for Android?


Explore More


Full Specifications

GENERAL
Release
Latest update
Version
26.1.18
OPERATING SYSTEMS
Platform
Android
Operating System
Android 9.0
POPULARITY
Total Downloads
28
Downloads Last Week
0

Report Software

Program available in other languages


Last Updated


Developer’s Description

Now Max Total Security combines with Max Parental Control with new features as Lock Mobile Device, Blocking Applications installed on childrens...

Now Max Total Security combines with Max Parental Control with new features as Lock Mobile Device, Blocking Applications installed on childrens device.( ex. Game App, Social Media Apps), Track Chlids location on map, Track Call Logs with call duration.

Max Total Security for Android devices protects your smartphones and tablets from viruses. It has an Anti-Virus, Safe browsing, Anti-Theft, Network statistics, Call/SMS Block, System Optimiser, Contact Back up and Battery Saver.

The AntiVirus protects your devices from all kinds of spyware, Trojans, spam ware, bloat ware.

Max Secure Software has years of experience in the Anti-Virus domain. Its anti-malware Research Lab is continuously providing new malware detections and updating your devices daily. Safe browser blocks all malicious websites.

An integrated mobile device management and security solution with proven Anti-Virus protection for Android mobile phones and Tablet devices.It has the following features:

1. Anti-Virus with several scan options:

a. Quick scan: Scans only installed applications on the Device.

b. Full scan: Scans entire device including Memory card.

c. Scan Memory card: Scans only memory card.

2. Anti-Theft

a. If your Android device is stolen, this feature can help you track it.

b. In case f theft, you can remotely Lock the device, Wipe data remotely, Sound an alarm and get current device Location.

All these features can also be activated in case of theft from our anti-theft portal as well as using another mobile phone by SMS feature.

3. Block Call

Allows you to Blocks Calls and SMS from numbers in the Contact list or unknown phone numbers.

Note:- Block Call / SMS feature works only for incoming Calls / SMS. It doesnt block outgoing Calls / SMS. Alos, it does not work on 4.4x and higher Android versions.

4. Network stats monitors network traffic usage

It summarizes your total network traffic used including wifi and Mobile data. It shows how much is used, how much is remaining and gives you alert based on settings.

5. Backup Contacts

You can back up all or some of the contacts on Max Secure Cloud Server or SD Card on your device.

6. System optimizer allows you to manage/ terminate apps taking high memory..

7. Battery Saver

Offers several modes and a default mode with the omnst optimized battery settings.

8. Privacy Manager

Show apps installed on your device , how critical they are in the terms of privacy, what permissions are they taking on your device, you can choose to uninstall them from this module if you want.

9. Gaming Mode

Use this when you need maximum memory available for a certain app such as games etc.

This app uses the Device Administrator permission for anti-theft phone lock.

10. Notification Manager

Block annoying useless notifications to make phone more efficient. And it shows list of all

block notification so you don't miss anything.


Download.com
Your review for Max Total Security