Watchdog Mobile Security for Android

Scan your apps and files, catch threats before they catch you, and remove them in one tap.

Android 8 and up · About 5MB

Watchdog Mobile Security app on a smartphone

$ 14.99 USD + tax

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Protect your phone from malicious apps and files

Stay Safe On Mobile

Watchdog Mobile Security is a lightweight, easy-to-use security app for Android smartphones and tablets. It scans every installed app and the files on your device, shows you exactly what it found, and lets you delete, quarantine or whitelist each threat. Set a daily scan once and Watchdog keeps checking your device automatically.

Protects from malware & keeps you in control

Features

Full Device Scan

Checks every installed app and the files stored on your device, including downloaded APKs and documents.

Clear Threat Reports

See each threat by name and type, so you know exactly which app or file is dangerous and why.

One-Tap Removal

Decide what happens to each threat: delete it, quarantine it, or whitelist it if you trust it.

Daily Scheduled Scans

Watchdog scans your device automatically once a day at the time you choose and notifies you of the result.

Eager Scanning

Optional setting that keeps scheduled scans on time even when Android limits background activity to save battery.

Lightweight & Simple

About 5MB of storage, a clean interface and clear status screens, from "You're safe" to "All threats handled".

Delete

Removes the dangerous app or file to keep your device safe.

Quarantine

Moves the file into quarantine so it cannot be executed.

Whitelist

Adds a trusted app or file to a list that future scans will skip.

System Requirements

Android 8 and up
About 5MB storage
Active Internet connection

Support

If you need support, we're here for you by telephone or email support@watchdog.com
+1 888 488 7531 (sales)
+1 855 213 4400 (support)

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Questions & answers

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Watchdog Mobile Security scan?

It scans the apps installed on your Android device and the files stored on it, including downloaded APK files, to detect malicious apps and files.

What happens when a threat is found?

You choose what to do with each threat: Delete removes it, Quarantine isolates the file so it cannot be executed, and Whitelist marks a trusted app or file so future scans skip it.

Can it scan automatically?

Yes. Turn on the daily scheduled scan, pick a scan time, and Watchdog scans your device once a day and notifies you of the result.

Which devices are supported?

Android smartphones and tablets running Android 8 or later. The app needs about 5MB of storage and an active Internet connection.