Lookout Review - why 3.9 stars?

Shlomi Lavi / updated: May 10, 2022

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What is Lookout?

Lookout Mobile Security is a security software for Android, iOS and Kindle devices that can help users to protect their device from loss, theft and security threats. People can scan all their apps to make sure they are safe and block all the malicious websites.

Lookout was founded back in 2007, is headquartered in San Francisco, California and is popular for providing mobile security for organizations and individuals.

Who is it best for?

Lookout is suitable for Android, iOS and Kindle device users and supports managing multiple devices from one account. People who are looking for a way to back up their phone data and keep all their data secure can try this software.

Main features and functionalities

Lookout Mobile Security comes with malware protection, advanced security, safe dialing, privacy protection, safe browsing, phone finder, theft alert email, automatic signal flare, phone locking, phone wiping, data downloading, photo and call history backup, remote control and over the air protection features. People can catch thieves in the act if their phone gets stolen as the phone can take a picture and send email with the picture and location, lock the phone remotely, send signal flare even with low battery and show your phone’s location in Google Maps.

What is the actual cost?

The cost of license starts at $3 per month. ITQlick pricing score is 4.6 out of 10 (10 is most expensive). Access ITQlick pricing guide for Lookout. You can also find here pricing information from Lookout's website.

Pros

• Lookout Mobile Security’s scanning feature works quite fast comparing to other similar tools
• Lookout Mobile Security supports scanning for adware unlike other similar mobile security tools
• The mobile security software comes with privacy advisor and safe browsing features unlike other similar tools

Cons

• Lookout Mobile Security doesn’t offer any blacklist feature like other similar tools
• Lookout Mobile Security drains the battery quickly comparing to other security apps
• The mobile security application offers very limited backup options for free users

How it stacks up?

Access a head to head analysis of Lookout vs alternative software solutions.

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