TotalAV review

TotalAV is an easy-to-use antivirus app that runs on Windows, Mac, iOS and Android. Its real-time protection scans downloads, installs and executables each time they are opened, and WebShield blocks fake, scam, phishing and spoofed websites. It also blocks ads, pop-ups and in-page video ads, clears tracking cookies, runs scheduled smart scans and monitors your email address in known breach data. TotalAV sells tiers called Plus, Internet Security, which adds a VPN, and Total Security, plus a separate password manager. It offers monthly, quarterly, biannual and annual plans, and refunds are only available within 30 days of starting an annual or biannual plan or 14 days of a monthly or quarterly one, after you fully cancel. Plans renew at the then-regular rate, so note the renewal price when you buy. We could not see US prices from our location, so pricing is pending here.

Who it is for

People who want an easy app with ad blocking and breach alerts and are comfortable with monthly or annual plans.

Price

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Key features

• Real-time scanning of downloads, installs and executables
• WebShield against fake, scam and phishing websites
• Ad and in-page video ad blocking
• Scheduled smart scans and tracking cookie cleanup
• Email data breach monitoring

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Apps for Windows, Mac, iOS and Android
• Strength: Monthly, quarterly, biannual and annual plans
• Strength: Refunds within 30 days of an annual or biannual plan
• Weakness: We could not confirm US pricing from our location
• Weakness: Plans renew at the then-regular rate
• Weakness: Fewer advanced tools than ESET or Bitdefender

Key facts

• Platforms: Windows, Mac, iOS, Android
• Billing options: Monthly, quarterly, biannual, annual
• Refund window: 30 days annual or biannual, 14 days monthly or quarterly
• Tiers: Plus, Internet Security, Total Security
• Breach alerts: Email monitoring

Where it ranks

TotalAV is No. 9 in our Best Antivirus Software verdict.