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AppBrain's verdict
Established- Rating on Google Play
- 3.82
- 191 ratings
- Installs
- 28 thousand
- Last updated
- June 23, 2026
- Ads
- Contains ads
- Size
- 10.4 MB
Ransomware Defender has 28 thousand installs. Users are divided: 3.8 stars from 191 ratings.
User feedback
Ratings and reviews on Google PlayComments on Ransomware Defender for Android
Google Play Rating history and histogram
Store listing
By ShieldApps, from Google Play“Ransomware Defender by ShieldApps Software Innovations”
Description by ShieldApps Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
Ransomware Defender offers 24/7 active protection to smartphone users. The ease of use and simplicity of the application will provide a safer digital experience even for technically novice users. The application’s ransomware detection engine proactively scans and monitors the mobile device. Any app or file-induced malicious behavior will be blocked immediately. Ransomware Defender traps the malicious code instantly, denying any access from or to the detected ransomware.
The application is easy to use and provides full protection against known Ransomware such as Locky, Petya and others, as well as protection against new Ransomware types. The advanced engines that scan and monitor the device are on the watch for behavioral patterns. Thus, giving the Ransomware Defender an advantage to recognize and stop Ransomware scripts from executing malicious acts.
The user can initiate a proactive scan for Ransomware with a single click. This is where the simplicity of design gives the user full control, without wasting time on confusing settings. Even the beginner user can manipulate and control what goes on their device with ease. The automated part of the software will monitor the device constantly, but the user can chose to initiate an on-demand scan.
Ransomware Defender Features :
No Lag -The application itself is lightweight and will not affect the devices’ performance.
Ransomware Protection – The application provides full protection against any unique or known ransomware families.
Real-Time Protection – The application monitors the device 24/7, proactively stopping infection attempts.
Scheduled Scan – User can choose a custom time and date to initiate a full scan of the device.
Automatic Updates – The application will update automatically. The user can check if the app is running the latest version by clicking on the menu button.
Detailed Reports – After each scan Ransomware Defender will provide the user with a full report on the device’s health.
Privacy Advisor – Gives the user a full control over each app installed on the device. It monitors the permissions of the apps as well as any suspicious behavior.
Recent changes:
This new version includes: - Stability and performance improvements - Bug Fixes
Safety and technology
Found in the app by AppBrain- Ads
- Contains ads
- Price
- Free
- Libraries
- 50
- App size
- 10.4 MB
- Needs Android
- 7.1+
- Content rating
- Everyone
Technologies used by Ransomware Defender
Releases
Updates seen on Google Play- Version
- 2.2.0
- Launched
- January 2018
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Installs
Tracked by AppBrain- Last 30 days
- 160
- Play install range
- 10+ thousand
- Launched
- January 2018
Installs over time
Ransomware Defender has been installed 28 thousand times. Over the past 30 days, it has been installed 160 times.
Rankings
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About the app and developer
About Ransomware Defender
Ransomware Defender is a tools app developed by ShieldApps.
Install Statistics
Ransomware Defender has been installed 28 thousand times. In the last 30 days, the app was installed 160 times.
User Ratings
Ransomware Defender is rated 3.82 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 190 ratings.
App Information
Ransomware Defender is freely available from Google Play. The app size is 10.39 MB. The latest version available is 2.2.0. The last update was on June 23, 2026.
Technical Requirements
Ransomware Defender requires Android 7.1+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play since January 2018.
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