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Trend Micro Mobile Security pros and cons

Vendor: Trend Micro
4.1 out of 5

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PROS

Trend Micro Mobile Security offers excellent parental control and fast Android protection.
It effectively protects data, files, and folders from hijacking or encryption.
The ransomware protection and virus detection features are particularly valuable.
Customer service is rated highly, with superior support available even in the Middle East.
Users appreciate the immediate response and threat awareness, surpassing previous experiences with other security solutions.

CONS

Trend Micro Mobile Security struggles to detect the latest ransomware.
There is a complex setup process due to Apple's stringent security requirements for iPhone users.
Trend Micro tends to drain the battery when running in the background.
An upgrade can cause a loss of settings that must be manually re-enabled.
The pricing of Trend Micro Mobile Security is considered expensive.
 

Trend Micro Mobile Security Pros review quotes

SR
Oct 16, 2025
Trend Micro Mobile Security is good at responding immediately and making the user aware of potential threats, which is a significant improvement over my previous experience with Kaspersky mobile security over 10 years ago.
it_user1267821 - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 26, 2020
The solution offers a lot of custom features.
Nadeem Syed - PeerSpot reviewer
Sep 1, 2025
Compared to other products selling in Pakistan, they have superior technical teams and support.
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Malik Usman Aslam - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 2, 2020
Customer service has been excellent. Trend Micro has very good deals and support - also in the Middle East.
James Gerbabuena - PeerSpot reviewer
Jul 21, 2023
Their ransomware protection is useful.
NaveedUddin - PeerSpot reviewer
Mar 20, 2025
The most valuable feature of Trend Micro Mobile Security is the security it provides.
ElvisHenriquez - PeerSpot reviewer
Apr 5, 2023
Setting up the product is not too difficult.
Vladimir Alexandrov - PeerSpot reviewer
Nov 12, 2024
The solution effectively detects virus trends and prevents threats.
BG
Sep 17, 2021
It will reduce the vulnerability level for safe browsing.
it_user742989 - PeerSpot reviewer
Sep 25, 2017
The Android protection, it’s faster.
 

Trend Micro Mobile Security Cons review quotes

SR
Oct 16, 2025
The only disadvantage I see is that my mobile is very slow after installing this scanner.
it_user1267821 - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 26, 2020
Sometimes, when generating random numbers to our mobile feed the random number doesn't work. We mainly deal with QR codes because of this. If they could fix the random number generator that would be helpful.
Nadeem Syed - PeerSpot reviewer
Sep 1, 2025
They could improve the prices of Trend Micro Mobile Security products, which are quite expensive.
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Malik Usman Aslam - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 2, 2020
There have been some users who have been complaining about the interface being unfriendly and when the application software is installed on their phone making their mobile slow.
James Gerbabuena - PeerSpot reviewer
Jul 21, 2023
Trend Micro tends to drain the battery running in the background, but apart from that, they need to improve their updates.
NaveedUddin - PeerSpot reviewer
Mar 20, 2025
There is a delay issue when receiving emails on mobile compared to a laptop.
ElvisHenriquez - PeerSpot reviewer
Apr 5, 2023
When the agent upgrades itself, it loses some settings and they need to be re-enabled manually.
Vladimir Alexandrov - PeerSpot reviewer
Nov 12, 2024
The main challenge with Trend Micro Mobile Security for iPhone users is the complex setup process due to Apple's stringent security requirements.
BG
Sep 17, 2021
There is always room for improvement in security.
it_user742989 - PeerSpot reviewer
Sep 25, 2017
The iOS protection: This is because Apple will “close” your smartphone.

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