Shield: Antivirus Home Screen

Name: Shield: Antivirus Home Screen
Rating: 4.373614 (173680 reviews)
Author: Bacchus Media

By: Bacchus Media

Secure your Android device with a free antivirus scanner and custom launcher.

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Features & Capabilities

Shield: Antivirus Home Screen delivers powerful, easy-to-use security for your Android device. Built around a high-accuracy AI-driven antivirus engine with a 99% detection rate and <0.1% false positives, Shield scans apps in seconds to block malware, spyware, and threats. Protect sensitive apps with AppLock (PIN or fingerprint), hide apps, and customize your home screen so security fits your style without sacrificing usability.

Shield also includes an advanced WiFi Scanner that detects ARP/DNS spoofing and SSL stripping and shows devices connected to your network. Instant search answers are powered by Yahoo Search, and you can upgrade to Shield Pro for an ad-free, fully protected experience. Simple setup guides you through installing Shield, enabling AppLock, choosing apps to secure, and running your first antivirus scan—fast, free protection for everyday Android use.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Privacy & Security

By:

Bacchus Media

Downloads:

6,052,065 10.14K

Rating:

4.37

(173,680) 440 new ratings

Version:

5.0.01 Last updated: 2026-05-27

Version code:

2025

Creation date:

2020-08-04

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE Very high risk
android.permission.REQUEST_DELETE_PACKAGES Very high risk
android.permission.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS High risk
android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW High risk
android.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS High risk
android.permission.ACCESS_NOTIFICATION_POLICY Moderate risk
android.permission.BLUETOOTH Moderate risk

Size:

36.39MB

Email:

su*****@shieldlauncher.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-04

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 20,560 ▼ 2

Other rankings

#21 in Personalization (Gross) ▲ 6#22 in Personalization (Free) ▲ 10

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Contact the developer

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Developed by:

Bacchus Media

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.applock.launcher

Email:

su*****@shieldlauncher.com

Website:

https://www.shieldlauncher.com/

User Reviews

Feedback is mixed: many users report strong performance, security cues, and cleaning promises, leading to high satisfaction and continued use. However, repeated concerns include the app taking over the screen or controlling the device, overall negative experiences, intrusive ads, and UX issues like forced ratings and uninstall hassles.

Pros

Strong overall performance and usability (works well, great, excellent)
Threat detection reassurance (lets users know apps have no threats)
Security and cleaning promises (protects device and can clean the phone)
Positive sentiment and willingness to continue using the app

Cons

Full-screen takeover / taking complete control of the device
General negative experiences / dissatisfaction (I do NOT like it, unpleasant, no good for nothing)
Intrusive ads or misleading campaigns (ads/promotions hinder cleansing)
Forced rating prompt and uninstall difficulties (forced rating before results; how to delete app)