The iPhone has amazing status as being a 'safe' smartphone which is what the world needs anyway since Android, as well as the other leftover platforms, are always in the midst of some spyware/malware attack or the other. But there is a misconception that having an iPhone means eternal safety from technological harm or data-jacking. Anyone with a jailbroken iPhone will be able to vouch for that being untrue without a moment's hesitation. But there have been instances when strange apps have gotten into the Apple store and acted as cell phone monitoring apps.

Hence, for all the iPhone users, having an antivirus is a must. There can be no argument on the fact that safety is always better than precaution. You never know when someone may attempt to jailbreak your phone to install some iPhone spyware, leaving you potentially threatened by all sorts of software maladies such as Trojans, bugs, keyloggers, and so on.

For those of you who are just looking to find the perfect antivirus for your iPhone, here are the top ones to help you get started.

LookOut Mobile Security. This is already considered the best security app for almost every platform out there and with good reason too. LookOut offers a cell phone tracker as a part and parcel of the package which allows users to keep a track on the whereabouts of their iPhone. Further, you can get yourself notified for whenever there are unsecure connections and also when the iOS is out of date so you can back up your data. Most importantly, LookOut also informs you whether your phone has been jailbroken or not.

Snap Secure. This is a completely free security app which allows users to keep track of the events of their iPhone. It is considered a great app since it allows you to know what's happening on your iPhone wirelessly, without having to use any cables or wires for another device. All you need to do to avail this app is create an online Snap Secure account to get the updates. The account will also maintain backup data reminders.

Find My iPhone. This is also a free security app. It entails all the qualities that one needs for finding their iPhone in case it is lost or misplaced by providing tracking options. A user can use their Apple account to extract your data from any device including other iOS devices. So you can find the phone on a map as well as remotely lock it/erase data and play sounds from your cell phone, all features to make sure you do not lose your iPhone for more than a few minutes at most.

AVG Mobile Antivirus. Since it is one of the best free antivirus software for the PC, AVG is also a major hit when it comes to mobile, and if you're skeptical for your iPhone needs, you can get it to protect your iOS. The crowning feature of the app is that it automatically detects harmful apps as well as text messages without waiting for the user to run a scan. It has almost all the features that can be found in other security apps such as LookOut and Avast. These include location tracking via Google Maps as well as 'Lock and Wipe' and task manager.

Author Bio: Jessica is a popular name in the domain of Tech. Her work on mobile apps has strengthened her reputation as a cell spy expert and readers follow Jessica's work religiously to keep up with the latest trends in the mobile apps technology. For more information, please visit www.mobistealth.com/iphone-spy

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