By AppHub Editorial Team · Updated August 5, 2026
F-Secure Mobile Security
Overview
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F-Secure Corporation
Free
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Features
New name, improved protection! Lookout Life is now F-Secure Mobile Security
Mobile Security & Antivirus from F-Secure provides premium mobile security & identity protection for all your Android devices. Protect your devices from viruses, malware and spyware, and rest assured you’re in safe hands with our ID theft protection services.
Secure your devices and your life, with F-Secure Mobile Security. F-Secure Mobile Security provides instant security from viruses, threats and personal data thef...
New name, improved protection! Lookout Life is now F-Secure Mobile SecurityMobile Security & Antivirus from F-Secure provides premium mobile security & identity protection for all your Android devices. Protect your devices from viruses, malware and spyware, and rest assured you’re in safe hands with our ID theft protection services. Secure your devices and your life, with F-Secure Mobile Security. F-Secure Mobile Security provides instant security from viruses, threats and personal data theft. F-Secure Mobile Security is the only all-in-one mobile security & antivirus app that protects your mobile devices, your data & your identity. Stay ahead of any viruses, malware and spyware with our antivirus features, phishing attacks or other mobile theft breach with the Mobile Security & Antivirus app from F-Secure. Secure Your Device and Protect Against Viruses:
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Ratings breakdown
1,120,000 reviewsDeveloper contact
Name
F-Secure Oyj
Address
Tammasaarenkatu 7 00180 HELSINKI Finland
Phone
+358 9 42454493
Support
support@lms.f-secure.com
Privacy
View policyFrequently Asked Questions
Can I use F-Secure Mobile Security for free on my Android device? high
Based on recent user reviews, the free version appears to be unusable. Multiple reviewers report that the app blocks access to basic scanning functions with a screen that forces you to sign up for a free trial (which later converts to a paid subscription). Former users of the old 'Lookout' app report it no longer functions as a free antivirus scanner.
Source: user_reviews
What is the price of F-Secure Mobile Security? medium
The app is free to download. However, based on user reviews and app metadata, it requires a paid subscription to use. One reviewer mentions the yearly price is $59.99. The app was previously known as 'Lookout Life' and offered free basic features, but based on reviews, that is no longer available.
Source: user_reviews, app_metadata
Is F-Secure Mobile Security safe and a good antivirus? medium
The app is developed by F-Secure Corporation, a well-known cybersecurity company. Its description includes robust features like a virus scanner, safe browsing, and identity theft protection. However, recent user reviews are extremely negative about the user experience because of a forced subscription prompt. The app's overall Google Play rating is 4.2 stars from over 1 million reviews, suggesting that paying customers may have a positive experience, but our sample of recent free users is highly dissatisfied.
Source: user_reviews, ratings_data, app_metadata
How do I bypass the free trial sign-up screen? low
Based on recent user reviews, there is no reported way to bypass this screen. Reviewers state that force-closing the app does not work. If you are looking for a free-only antivirus scanner, users in our sample suggest this app may not be the right choice.
Source: user_reviews
How to Use
F-Secure Mobile Security aims to provide premium mobile security, antivirus, and identity theft protection by scanning for threats, securing Wi-Fi connections, and monitoring for data breaches. (app_description)
Getting Started
Source: app_metadata_and_user_feedback_noted
- Step 1: Download and install the app from Google Play.
- Step 2: Upon opening, be aware that the app may require you to sign up for a free trial and provide a payment method to access the interface, based on user reports.
- Step 3: If you proceed, complete the free trial sign-up which will initiate a scan.
- Step 4: After the trial, you will be billed $59.99/yearly for continued use.
Key Features (from app listing)
Source: app_description
- Virus Scanner with continuous, over-the-air antivirus protection
- System Advisor to check for root detections
- Theft Alerts with camera photo and location on suspicious behavior
- Safe Browsing using a VPN to scan URL links
- Breach Report for data breach alerts
- Identity Monitoring Services (US only) with $1M protection
Derived from multiple user reviews in recent_reviews that state the app no longer provides the free, basic scanning service they previously relied on for over a decade.
How this content was created
Content type: pattern_analysis_of_user_reviews_and_metadata
AI generated: Yes
- Google Play user reviews (12-20 preferred; may be smaller if source data is limited per app), March 19, 2024 to November 02, 2024
- Google Play ratings distribution
- App Store listing metadata
- Review samples are not statistically representative of all user sentiment
- High-engagement negative reviews can overrepresent complaints
- Claims labeled 'low confidence' are based on single-review observations only
- No real-world app testing was conducted
- Feature availability may vary by region, device, and app version
- Only one sample bucket (recent_reviews) was available. Positive and mixed user sentiment is not represented.
- The app's overall 4.2 star rating from 1.1 million reviews is not captured in this sample, which consists entirely of 1-star reviews.
- The sample only reflects the experience of users trying to access the free version, not paying customers.
Pros & Cons
Based on analysis of Google Play user reviews
Pros
- Long-time users appreciated the free basic features and reliable virus scanning for many years.
Theme 'Long-time reliable service' identified in recent_review #1.
Evidence (2)
“I've been using lookout on my devices for 2 decades.”Rating: 1★ May 26, 2024 406 likes“After using this app's basic features for free for more than a decade and a half”Rating: 1★ April 16, 2024 76 likes - Effective antivirus and security features that users trusted for device protection.
Theme 'Good security' identified in recent_review #1 and #4.
Evidence (1)
“Whenever I wanted to be sure I could open it up and do a scan.”Rating: 1★ May 26, 2024 406 likes - The app was once highly regarded and considered impressive by long-term users.
Theme 'Once impressive' identified in recent_review #4.
Evidence (1)
“You were impressive while you lasted.”Rating: 1★ April 16, 2024 76 likes
Cons
- App now forces users to sign up for a paid trial with credit card, blocking access to basic features.
Theme 'Forced subscription' identified in recent_review #1.
Evidence (3)
“the page that pitches the paid version obscures the functional page, so I can't run a scan.”Rating: 1★ May 26, 2024 406 likes“you can't even access the interface without signing up for the free trial.”Rating: 1★ May 27, 2024 145 likes“I opened the app, logged in and this ad popped up asking me to sign up for a free trail then have to play $59.99/yearly. I couldn't get past that screen.”Rating: 1★ November 02, 2024 201 likes - Removal of free version without notice has angered long-time loyal users who feel betrayed.
Theme 'Free version removed' identified in recent_review #2.
Evidence (2)
“They in an 'aggressive' manner don't let you even have the free trial without entering all your info plus payment method”Rating: 1★ March 19, 2024 126 likes“This is the WORST development of any product I've used - Greed run rampant.”Rating: 1★ May 27, 2024 145 likes - App randomly stops working or crashes, likely to force users to the subscription screen.
Theme 'App crashes' identified in recent_review #3.
Evidence (1)
“The app also randomly stops now, I suspect just to force users to the impassable 'buy' screen.”Rating: 1★ May 27, 2024 145 likes
Recent Reviews
T V
1★I've been using lookout on my devices for 2 decades. Whenever I wanted to be sure I could open it up and do a scan. Now, for the past month, it is almost always unusable. When I open it up, the page that pitches the paid version obscures the functional page, so I can't run a scan. I guess they think annoying me is the way to make a sale. In the past, I have considered paying. Now; NEVER.
Sue D.
1★After many years of trusting Lookout for free, and after a new company took over with high disappointment I am obliged to engage in a free trial and then be charged if you continue. They in an "aggressive" manner don't let you even have the free trial without entering all your info plus payment method; you can't leave the screen. This is unbelievable. I was very satisfied with Lookout, but not now that they not consider who has it for years without any notice that the app is not free anymore.
Nathan Detroit
1★As many people point out, you can't even access the interface without signing up for the free trial. This is the WORST development of any product I've used - Greed run rampant. If you can't support a free version, don't offer this junk. The app also randomly stops now, I suspect just to force users to the impassable "buy" screen. I have to trust that it's actually doing anything until I find a good alternative. I'd say "Lookout" for this shoddy outfit and avoid any of their products.
Ruby Mae Gallagher
1★After using this app's basic features for free for more than a decade and a half, when I tried to install it on my new phone today, the app popped up a subscription demand that can't be dodged. Reading through so many other reviews, I see this is by design. I guess it's paid only now, and it's time to find a new security app. Bye, Lookout. You were impressive while you lasted. I hope your paid subscribers are enough.
Miguel Zaldivar
1★This is ridiculous. I opened the app, logged in and this ad popped up asking me to sign up for a free trail then have to play $59.99/yearly. I couldn't get past that screen. I even force closed the app and that screen still pops up. I'm not sure what hard times y'all are going through to force people to sign up and pay for y'all's service, but it sucks. I uninstalled the app. I would put in a request to delete my account, but I don't wanna sign up for a free trial & put a credit card down.