Privacy Defender - Security

Name: Privacy Defender - Security
Rating: 4.42029 (3580 reviews)
Author: PLIGENCE

By: PLIGENCE App

Security, Privacy protection, Antivirus, Anti Spy, Malware Scan, Mobile Security

Overview

Google Play Store

Downloads

344,176 ▲ 142

Data as of 2026-08-23

Rating:

4.42 +1

(3,580)

Version:

5.2.1.40

Last updated: 2026-08-17

Ranking

#120,569 ▼ 348

Overall

Features & Capabilities

Privacy Defender - Security by Pligence is a comprehensive all-in-one mobile security app designed to safeguard your Android device. It combines advanced features like antivirus and malware scanning, anti-spyware protection, mobile firewall, ad tracker blocking, and safe browsing to keep your personal information private and secure.

Key features include a Virus Scanner for quick and deep scans, Malware Scan to analyze app behavior, Kids Safe Browsing for parental control, Anti Spyware to prevent data theft and surveillance, and a Mobile Firewall to block malicious and phishing traffic. Additional tools such as a Photo Vault encrypt your photos and files, while App Lock restricts unauthorized access to your mobile apps. The app also identifies Wi-Fi vulnerabilities and provides security threat alerts and fraud news to keep you informed.

Privacy Defender emphasizes user privacy by not storing personal identifiable information or tracking location. Using Android's Accessibility Permission and VpnService, it ensures an efficient safe browsing experience and firewall protection. This app is an essential tool for anyone looking for robust, privacy-focused mobile security.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Privacy & Security

By:

PLIGENCE

Downloads:

344,176 142

Rating:

4.42

(3,580) 1 new ratings

Version:

5.2.1.40 Last updated: 2026-08-17

Version code:

118

Creation date:

2021-05-11

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.ACTION_MANAGE_OVERLAY_PERMISSION High risk
android.permission.MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS High risk
android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES High risk
android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW High risk
android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk

Size:

24.94MB

Email:

in*****@pligence.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-08-23

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 120,569 ▼ 348

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Developed by:

PLIGENCE

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pligence.privacydefender

Email:

in*****@pligence.com

Website:

https://privacydefender.app

User Reviews

Reviews largely praise Privacy Defender as a convenient all-in-one security suite with easy use and free options, delivering on threat defense. However, recurrent themes include distrust due to false positives and suspicious results, concerns about detection reliability, frequent prompts to pay, perceived limited scan depth, and occasional stability issues such as scans failing after device transfer. Overall sentiment is mixed, with many satisfied but notable reliability and pricing concerns.

Pros

All-in-one security suite (anti-spyware, browser safety, privacy protection, and network security).
Easy to use and user-friendly.
Free version available / affordable pricing.
Effective protection that appears to deliver on its promises.
Generally positive reception from many users.

Cons

False positives and detection reliability concerns (apps being flagged as malicious).
Trust issues / suspicious perception causing some users to uninstall.
Prompts to pay / pricing model and paid features.
Limited scan depth (e.g., only about 140 files on the scan).
Stability issues (scans failing after transferring to a new device).

Recent reviews

What a relief it is knowing I got Privacy Defender watching my back. It's like having eyes on the back of my head.

Ge*****, 2026-08-11

I have had this this app for a year and designed to cancel it and I just got a scam email had to make calls and change a lot of information so I decided to go back to what keeps my information safe when I had it I never had any trouble with scams, hacking and any other problems great app for the money and peice of mine