# PocketShield Security > Ultimate device protection Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.mavrex.pocketshield](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.mavrex.pocketshield) ## Overview - **ID:** `com.mavrex.pocketshield` - **Platform:** Android - **Type:** Android app - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** Mavrex - **Category:** TOOLS - **Downloads:** 22 - **Version:** 2.1 - **Last updated:** 2026-10-31 - **First published:** 2026-10-17 - **Publisher country:** US - **Size:** 8.03 MB - **Data as of:** 2026-11-11 - **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mavrex.pocketshield) - **Website:** [https://Mavrex.us](https://mavrex.us/) - **Privacy policy:** [https://pocketshield.app/app-privacy](https://pocketshield.app/app-privacy) ## Description Don't wait for a scheduled scan to tell you your phone has been compromised. PocketShield Security actively intervenes, catching dangerous apps the second they hit your device and giving you the power to remove them before they can launch. Every app on your phone, audited on your phone. PocketShield reads permissions, checks for root and live USB debugging, and turns the mess into a single risk score.

App Permissions Checker, Risk Scores & Cloud Scanning:
Take full control of app privacy. PocketShield audits installed app permissions, evaluates sensitive access rights, and generates comprehensive risk scores. Powered by real-time cloud scanning, PocketShield cross-references file hashes against threat intelligence databases to catch zero-day vulnerabilities and dangerous APKs instantly.

System Vulnerabilities Checker:
Keep your device's core operating environment secure. PocketShield performs deep diagnostic checks across critical security pillars, monitoring Google Play Protect status, root access, active USB debugging, Play Integrity API verification, and pending system software updates.

Stealth & Spyware Finder:
Uncover hidden threats operating in the background. PocketShield scans for stealthy spyware, unauthorized launcher modifications, and elevated privilege exploits to ensure unauthorized apps aren't silently monitoring your activity.

Wi-Fi Network Security Check:
Protect your data on public and private connections. PocketShield inspects your active Wi-Fi connection to detect network vulnerabilities, rogue access points, and insecure configurations before you send sensitive information.

Integrated App Lock:
Keep your sensitive personal applications and private data safe from unauthorized access. Secure individual apps behind biometric authentication or a custom PIN.

Junk & Cache Sweeper:
Free up device storage and maintain smooth performance. PocketShield safely identifies and sweeps away residual cache files, temporary system data, and unwanted app junk.

On-Device DNS Filtering & AdBlocker:
PocketShield Security utilizes Android's VpnService strictly as a local DNS filter and device-level AdBlocker. Rather than routing actual web traffic through a remote server, PocketShield creates a local, on-device loopback interface solely to intercept and filter DNS requests. This allows the app to block intrusive ad networks, privacy trackers, and known malicious domains directly on your device without transmitting, logging, or proxying your internet traffic anywhere else. ## Rankings - #2,599,383 — Overall ## Permissions and access ### Permissions - `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE` - `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE` - `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE` - `android.permission.INTERNET` - `android.permission.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS` - `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS` - `android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES` - `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED` - `android.permission.REQUEST_DELETE_PACKAGES` - `android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS` - `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW` - `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC` - `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT` - `android.permission.USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT` - `android.permission.VIBRATE` - `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK` - `com.android.vending.BILLING` - `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE` - `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES` - `com.mavrex.pocketshield.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION` ## Similar extensions and apps - [App Shield – Phone Guard](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.dkmonitor.privacy) — 1,805 users - [AppShield: Mobile Security](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.angs.appshield) — 36 users - [ShieldOne: Anti Spy & Cleaner](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.shieldone.app) — 12 users - [Shield: App Permission Manager](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.permguard) — 38 users - [Secure Shield](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.kasunhasanga.secureshield) — 128 users - [Hack Shield - Pro Protection+](https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.hackshield.secure) — 109 users - [Cyber Shield](https://chrome-stats.com/d/cyber.shield) - [Cyber Shield](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.adnanmalik.cybershield) — 49 users - [RankShield](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.seoeliteagency.rankshield) — 11 users - [Clean Shield Antivirus](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.maharkami767.cleanshieldantivirus) — 104,420 users, 4.44 / 5 - [ShieldMate Antivirus](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.avtec.shieldmate) — 245 users - [ShieldMate Antivirus](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.avtools.shieldmate) — 253,561 users, 4.52 / 5 --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.mavrex.pocketshield)