This includes the types of scans we’ve already talked about, as well as a boot-time scan. For example, under Explore you have Scan Center, which has its own screen and includes the controls for all the types of scans you want. Explore is really more of a launchpad for all the deeper controls of the security suite. Moving on to Explore you get into the meat of Avast One’s features. While the smart scan is the primary scan Avast asks you to do, scroll down Avast One’s Home page and you get shortcuts to run a deep scan, a targeted scan on a specific folder or set of folders, initiate a VPN scan, or use the PC optimization tools. Not a deal breaker, but this could be handled better. The constant requirement to continue at the end of each phase gets a little annoying. That’s fine, but it requires user intervention to initiate each phase instead of just plowing through the entire scan and delivering a report at the end. The one issue with Avast’s approach is that it does the scan in three stages: browser threats, viruses & malware, and PC cleaning. A smart scan gets you to use at least some of these capabilities, which is important considering some of them used to cost extra and now are just included in the suite. This is a good idea since many top suites come with PC cleaning and maintenance utilities, but often require you to activate them. The basic idea is to clean up your PC and keep it running smoothly, as opposed to just scanning for malware. Smart Scans combine a security scan with scans for other problems such as browser trackers and an excess of temporary files. The first time you fire up Avast One it asks to run a smart scan, a common feature in a number of antivirus suites. Plus the pricing has improved over the years. Avast still offers a free version, Avast One Essential, as well as a Premium Security product that has fewer features but covers double the number of devices (10 instead of 5) but Avast One is the sweet (suite?) spot, with solid antivirus, some useful extra features, and multi-device coverage. That’s changing a little bit, and for the better, with Avast One, the company’s new top-tier product. There are two things Avast’s paid security suites have been known for besides solid protection: good design and high prices. Both the Individual and Family plans are well worth a look for anyone looking for a solid third-party security suite.Įditor’s note: This review was updated on 3/3/23 to update pricing and plan details, as well as third-party test results. Smart scan requires too much user interventionĪvast One is a much needed improvement with excellent pricing, and all the features you’ve come to expect from this premium suite.It lacks some essential features, like a boost icon on the home screen and the option to create a whitelist for apps that run in the background. The app integrates with Dropbox and lets you backup data easily. You can have the app delete files after transfer and only upload data when the phone is on WiFi. Other than that, you can receive notifications for unused apps or cloud transfers. You can also adjust the dispensable data reminder and have it notify you when it reaches up to 250 MB. Under the settings menu, you can find some notifications that would tell you when storage drops below 10% so you would know to release some space. Avast Cleanup & Boost helps delete thumbnails, system cache files, APKs or residual files that uninstalled apps have left behind. You can delete downloaded or user-generated files from your phone using this app. Unfortunately, the app doesn't find duplicate photos or videos on your device. The app lets you arrange files by type, size, name or date. You can also have the app scan your media and remove photos that you don't need anymore. It has a feature for advanced cleaning, users can manage applications and delete downloaded data, as to release some memory. The app scans your whole device to find junk and cache files that you really don't need. The home screen displays the amount of memory used, together with an icon to show information better. The app uses animation which is quite nice since it makes it more appealing to users. Still, there's a menu with settings that you could make to the app's functions. It doesn't use material design and it doesn't have a side menu with access to all sort of sections. The app doesn't require online registration which is quite nice. The app launches with some instructions, but users wouldn't really need them since the UI is quite intuitive with lots of features at hand. It comes with lots of features and tools that you might use, it has animation and a really nice UI. However, you should always use a cleaner app for removing junk and cache files, so that they wouldn't take up too much space on your device. People like to use their phones for all sort of things, especially for saving pictures and checking out applications.
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