# Shield: Antivirus Home Screen

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

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.applock.launcher](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.applock.launcher)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.applock.launcher`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Bacchus Media
- **Category:** PERSONALIZATION
- **Downloads:** 6,152,923
- **Rating:** 4.38 / 5 (177,506 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.0.11
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-30
- **First published:** 2020-08-04
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 35 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.applock.launcher)
- **Website:** [https://www.shieldlauncher.com/](https://www.shieldlauncher.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.shieldlauncher.com/privacy-policy/](https://www.shieldlauncher.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

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.

## Rankings

- #20,730 — Overall
- #23 — Personalization (Gross)

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NOTIFICATION_POLICY`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADVERTISE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.EXPAND_STATUS_BAR`
- `android.permission.FLASHLIGHT`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SYSTEM_EXEMPTED`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_BASIC_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_DELETE_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.SET_WALLPAPER`
- `android.permission.SET_WALLPAPER_HINTS`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.actionlauncher.playstore.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT`
- `com.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.android.launcher3.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.applock.launcher.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.applock.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.applock.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.chrislacy.actionlauncher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.cyanogenmod.trebuchet.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.google.android.apps.nexuslauncher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.lge.launcher3.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.motorola.launcher3.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.motorola.launcher3.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.samsung.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.tcl.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.teslacoilsw.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.transsion.hilauncher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `net.oneplus.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `org.adw.launcher.one.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `org.adw.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `org.adwfreak.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`

## Review summary

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)

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.applock.launcher)