# Anti Spy Detector - Spyware

> Anti spyware & anti malware scanner. Detect hidden spy apps and stalkerware.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.protectstar.antispy.android](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.protectstar.antispy.android)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.protectstar.antispy.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Protectstar Inc.
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 4,244,690
- **Rating:** 4.16 / 5 (40,374 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.7.5
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-01
- **First published:** 2021-07-23
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 12 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-11
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.protectstar.antispy.android)
- **Website:** [https://www.protectstar.com](https://www.protectstar.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.protectstar.com/en/policy-for-apps](https://www.protectstar.com/en/policy-for-apps)

## Description

Anti Spy Detector is a user-friendly spyware detector designed for Android and mobile devices. It provides real-time spyware and malware detection, anti-spyware scanning, spy removal, and hacker protection. Its Deep Detective technology helps identify hidden spyware, backdoors, keyloggers, monitoring apps, and even camera or microphone access abuse. The app includes an extensive database with over 80 million spyware and malware signatures, enabling robust detection across a wide range of threats. It’s built to protect your privacy by blocking unauthorized tracking and surveillance while giving you clear alerts and fast scans.

Trusted by over 8,000,000 users worldwide, Anti Spy Detector has earned certifications from AV-TEST and Testing Ground Labs in 2023 and 2024, with a 99.96% detection rate. It detects hidden camera spying apps, backdoors, keyloggers, and monitoring software, while offering real-time protection and anti-malware scans. Note: it is not a substitute for a full antivirus; for complete protection, pair it with a traditional anti-malware solution and a comprehensive device security plan.

## Rankings

- #27,213 — Overall
- #1 — spyware
- #4 — ad spy
- #16 — malware
- #27 — antivirus

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_DELETE_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.protectstar.antispy.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

The app is generally well-regarded for strong malware detection, fast threat catching, and useful security features. Users appreciate long-term reliability and the paid version, and some report an ad-free experience. Common concerns center on false positives and occasional feature issues in certain editions, with mixed views on cost and privacy terms.

### Pros

- Strong malware/virus detection and threat blocking.
- Fast detection and quick responses.
- Useful extra features like hidden-camera detection and app-change alerts.
- Reliable long-term use with the paid version perceived as worth it.
- Ad-free experience and positive usability in the free version.

### Cons

- False positives that flag legitimate apps as malware (e.g., CODM and some Meta apps).
- Some features reportedly don't function as expected in certain editions (e.g., screenshot protection in the Government edition).
- Mixed opinions on cost/value and overall efficiency.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.protectstar.antispy.android)