Security & Antivirus Guard

Name: Security & Antivirus Guard
Rating: 4.35 (4139 reviews)
Author: Sophos Limited

By: Sophos Limited App

Watchdog add-on for Sophos Intercept X for Mobile and Sophos Mobile Control

Overview

Google Play Store

Downloads

594,882 ▲ 86

Data as of 2026-10-13

Rating:

4.35

(4,139)

Version:

VARY

Last updated: 2020-08-10

Ranking

#92,203 ▼ 192

Overall

Features & Capabilities

Security & Antivirus Guard is a vital companion extension designed to work seamlessly with Sophos Intercept X for Mobile and Sophos Mobile Control. Its primary function is to monitor your device's running processes, ensuring that these essential security applications are always active. If either app is terminated unexpectedly, Security & Antivirus Guard automatically restarts them to maintain uninterrupted protection.

This add-on requires permissions to access your device and app history to effectively track the running status of monitored apps. Please note that this extension only functions alongside Sophos Intercept X for Mobile or Sophos Mobile Control, which can be downloaded from the Google Play Store. Enhance your mobile security by preventing downtime of your antivirus and management tools with this reliable watchdog extension.

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VARY Last updated: 2020-08-10

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2013-07-29

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Developed by:: Sophos Limited
Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sophos.appprotectionmonitor
Email:: ap*****@sophos.com
Website:: http://www.sophos.com

User Reviews

Users generally praise Security & Antivirus Guard as a lightweight watchdog add-on for Sophos Intercept X, noting it runs quietly in the background and strengthens protection within the Sophos ecosystem. Many view it as a valuable, enterprise-grade, free component. However, multiple reviews warn that the app hasn’t been updated for years and may rely on outdated malware definitions. Reported issues include never enabling, crashes, overheating, and device incompatibilities. Some users also find its purpose unclear or question whether the add-on is necessary. Overall sentiment is mixed: useful when working, but potentially unreliable or outdated.

Pros

Acts as a watchdog/add-on to Sophos Intercept X, helping prevent malware from disabling or uninstalling the main antivirus.
Simple to use and runs quietly in the background.
Part of the Sophos Intercept X ecosystem; described as enterprise-grade and free.
Generally considered a strong security component; widely praised as effective when paired with Sophos.
Long-standing usage by users, indicating trust and stability across years.

Cons

Not updated for years, leading to concerns about outdated malware definitions and relevance.
Frequent reports of not enabling, not working properly, crashes, or causing the device to heat up.
Lack of clear explanation about its purpose and how to use it.
Compatibility issues or device-specific problems; some devices report it won’t work.
Perceived redundancy or questions about whether the add-on is still necessary.