# Page 2 | Lookout Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Page 2 - Is Lookout the right Cybersecurity solution for you? Explore 69 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/165640/Lookout/reviews --- Lookout 4.7 (69) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/165640/Lookout/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated March 13th, 2026 # Page 2 - Reviews of Lookout ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 26-50 of 69 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use SE Sonia E. Administrative Assistant Accounting Used the software for: 2+ years ### "I love this app, all my family use it!" October 21, 2018 5.0 It is a must have app on every device you own, like it will protect your device, and help you like it help me to get my phone back in case you lost your phone. Pros When I first started using it was in the 2014, a friend recommend it to me and I gave it a try. I liked that every time before or if my phone was turning off I received a picture of the person it last had it on my e-mail. It make me felt secure that if I lost my phone I could easily find who took it. In the 2015, my phone got stolen, the person who took it turn of location services, but thanks to the app lookout I was able to get my phone back! I didn't knew but the lookout had a missing device feature, so I was able to track it and told the police officers and they find the person who took it. I also love that the app helps you protect your phone from apps that try to take your information. I love this app and I am grateful to had it that time because I was able to get my phone back. Cons One of the things it is that it slow down a little my phone. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Business Office Assistant Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great" December 12, 2019 5.0 I have realized using this app helps to prevent others from having the ability to steal your information from other apps. Pros I like that it lets you know if an app that you have downloaded on your phone is good to use or it may cause your phone some harm. Cons There isn't anything that I don't like about the software because to me it lets you know whats good and what bad Review Source Y'Nita J. Operational Supervisor Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Awesome " October 10, 2019 4.0 Very good system, I would recommend this product for an antivirus. Pros This is a very effective antivirus! I download it to every device that I get android or apple product. Cons You have to download every time you get a new device. I wish it traveled with your google account that’s my only complaint. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Psychotherapist Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Superb mobile protection" January 17, 2018 5.0 Pros Lookout is a superb mobile protection service that integrates seamlessly with Android and runs in the background without using to much memory. A must. Cons It would be great if Lookout were able to more effectively identify which apps are slowing down or overheating the phone. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Instructor Higher Education Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Lookout Keeps My Mobile Device Safe" September 10, 2019 5.0 My company locked down on mobile security a few years ago, so you had to download security apps on your phone to keep using work emails. Lookout was one of the apps. Pros Lookout is on my phone (per my work requirements) and I barely notice it's there unless it's updating or checking out a new app or download. Cons As I said, I never really notice it, so there isn't much con. I was upset that my employer made me put this on my phone, but that's not the app's fault. Review Source Tracy F. Deal Poster Internet Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "great for your cellphone security" December 20, 2018 5.0 my family all use this on our devices, we make sure our kids have this on because they are always downloading apps because kids dont have any concerns, this runs in the background so its always checking to make sure your info is safe. if there is an issue it alerts you to take action Pros checks apps on your phone, emails you and gives you a notification if there are issues checks in the background to keep you protected. Cons i lived everything about this app no issues Review Source Arbaaz M. Software Engineer Telecommunications Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Lookout Review" March 7, 2020 5.0 Use it on my phone to make sure that there is no malicious apps on my phone since I also have work related apps and information on the device. Pros Keeps my phone safe by scanning every app I download Allows me to download apps without worrying about any malicious software Cons Most of the other features require premium such as being safe from going to malicious websites or identity protection. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Senior Inside Sales Representative Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great App" August 20, 2018 5.0 Pros I like that if I lose my phone, I can go on another device and wipe my phone, or GPS track it. I can also make it scream if I misplaced my phone. Cons a lot of annoying ads if you don't pay for premium. Review Source kendra G. Sales Merchandiser Consumer Goods Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Makes my phone safe" February 16, 2019 5.0 Pros It's a great way to keep your phone safe whenever I download something it'll let me know if it was harmful or not it comes in handy Cons No cons with this app. It does great for my devices Review Source ED Elbin D. Profesor Restaurants Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Take care and protect your equipment, easy and fast." April 9, 2022 5.0 I would use this software as many times as necessary and I would recommend it to anyone who needs real protection for their computer. Pros What I like the most is that you can be calm and confident, your team will be protected from all malicious intent. Cons I am really happy to use this software, the truth is that it has saved my computer on many occasions, therefore I like everything about this application. Review Source Gray G. Independent Financial Adviser Financial Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Lookout" December 4, 2018 5.0 Pros It is very easy to use and makes sure I haven't been hacked. Cons I am not sure what I can say negative. Review Source CW Carla W. Preschool lead teacher Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Exactly what it does... Lookout" March 7, 2019 5.0 Pros I love that it automatically checks everything. With the app works being so huge, it's hard to see what's truly safe these days. I have to admit I'm a little hesitant when downloading anything, but this makes it so much easier! Plus with all the extras like theft control And identity protection, makes me feel way better in world of technology. Cons I wish, being budget friendly, more things were free, but you honestly get what you pay for, so if you want protections it's worth it. Review Source AA Alicia A. CEO Arts and Crafts Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great" January 20, 2022 4.0 Great Pros Its feature to track your phone is easy and accurate to use. Cons Sometimes it takes hours for it to track you phone. Review Source YE Yessenia E. Administration Retail Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Amazing protection for your phone" December 26, 2018 5.0 It's a great app, all phones must have it to keep all of your information safe and clean from any virus. Pros I have been using it for a few years now, ever since my friend recommend it to me. It is a great antivirus for any cellphone. Before downloading any image, file, or app even if it's from the app store it scans it and makes sure it's clean and safe. Another feature that it has is that it has location service so, in case I lost my phone or someone take it, I can track it from any computer and if they try to turn it off, it will take a picture and send it to my e-mail. It's a great app! Cons I have no cons about this app, it is great! Review Source Sarah S. Barista Sports Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Must Have" August 23, 2018 5.0 I lost my phone in another city. I turned on the beeping location finder to alert the person who found it. Luckily it was an uber driver so I could contact them. But I located it's exact address. Pros I LOVE being able to track my phone when lost. I value the phone deactivation and alert features provided accessible from other devices. Cons I don't like that when your phone is dead , can't be found, but that has nothing to do with the app. Review Source JO Jamison O. support Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Easy to download. Keeps your device safe" March 14, 2018 5.0 Protects your device, Theft Protection. Also new upgrades to keep you protected. Pros This is a good application that I use for my device. Keeps my device running smoothly and protects. Lets me know if any threats have been detected. Also the theft protection is a plus. Free to download. Cons Drains battery if you device is not set up correctly, It does interfere with browsing of some sites. Review Source WT WILLIE T. Owner Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: 2+ years ### "I love this security and antivirus software. " June 16, 2018 5.0 Pros The fact that it checks app and other downloads for viruses and malware and spyware. It also had a find my phone feature that has came in handy a couple of times when I could not find my phone and the ringer was off. I have not had a problem with this software. Cons This software has served me well for over three years and I do not have any cons to list at this time. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Owner Entertainment Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Perfect mobile security app" May 4, 2019 5.0 I like that it has theft protection and identity protection options, but I've never gone so far as to use them. I use the free tier of this app and it's exactly what I need. Pros It runs in the background on my phone without ever slowing it down. Occasionally it tells me a website isn't secure; otherwise it leaves me alone. Cons I've never encountered something I didn't like about Lookout! Review Source DT Dawn T. Owner Photography Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Outlook" June 14, 2021 4.0 It's been a great experience using this product for my phone. Pros Outlook seems to be a solid, antivirus, competitor for Android devices that's very easy to use and navigate. Cons There's really nothing that I don't like about Outlook. It seems to be protecting my device properly and securely. Review Source BH Brenda H. retired Used the software for: 2+ years ### "I downloaded this for my phone, works great and keeps in protected." March 14, 2018 5.0 Theft protection and phone monitoring so you don't get a virus. Pros I use this for my phone. It works good. Keeps my phone protected. The theft feature is nice. I thought I had lost my phone and used the theft detection which it made the sound. I had lost it in the couch. Though the wipe feature is good if it ever gets in the wrong hands. Cons If you are not to tech. savvy it may not be as simple as one thinks. Drains battery on my phone so i have to comprise some settings. Review Source gK grace K. owner of Kawaii-Sly Jewelry Luxury Goods & Jewelry Used the software for: 2+ years ### "literally dont have to do anything extra, leave your safety in lookouts hands!" June 11, 2019 5.0 I have never had a problem with it, my phones always run smoothly with it installed and ive never had a virus. Pros it is optimized for android devices, and it takes up little space. you don't have to do much for it to do its job. Cons nothing is wrong with it that i've seen. Review Source KM KAREN M. owner Automotive Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Lookout review" September 28, 2020 5.0 In todays world were alot of malicious activity is taking place. I would highly recommend Lookout for protection of your important cell phone data. Pros Lookout is an amazing company specializing in cell phone hacking protection. I use the software everyday to ensure my wireless phone remains safe from harm Cons I have not found anything I dont like about the lookout software. It is a great service that I highly recommend. Review Source Sanjeela A. Graphic Artist Printing Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Android security" August 7, 2019 5.0 Pros its scans all my apps and anything I download and tells me if it is safe to use or not. Cons I Honestly dont like it when it tells me its not safe to shop on a certain website or network but I guess its doing its job Review Source BC Bryce C. Freelancer Entertainment Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Lookout Overall " June 18, 2020 5.0 Pros I have used this for a long time on my androids and it protects them extremely well from viruses and phishing websites. Cons it can be a pain when wanting to download things online in detecting problems. Review Source ZDCH ZULAY DEL CARMEN H. PROFESORA DE EDUCACIÓN PREESCOLAR Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Protection for my cell phone!" May 15, 2018 4.0 Protection for my cell phone and possibility of finding it in case of losing it. Pros It keeps my cell phone free of viruses. Scan all the applications that I download on my cell phone. I love the possibility that it gives me to find my android cell phone, through this application. It is easy to use and download. It gives me the option of backing up, so it helps me protect my information. Cons The only negative aspect that I notice in this software is that the battery of my cell phone tends to download in a faster way. 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