C-DAC's free phone security app: spot risky apps, hidden ad apps and unsafe Wi-Fi and links. By Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), Hyderabad
- Android
- iOS
By the ToolsBharat teamLink checked 30 Oct 2026How we check
Quick answer
M-Kavach 2 (C-DAC mobile security) is a free app for Android and iOS from Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), Hyderabad. C-DAC's free phone security app: spot risky apps, hidden ad apps and unsafe Wi-Fi and links. Download it only from play.google.com. The latest version we track is iOS 1.1. ToolsBharat links straight to the publisher's own download page, with no bundled offers.
- Latest version:
- iOS 1.1
- Publisher:
- Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), Hyderabad
- Official site:
- cdac.in
- Licence:
- Free — Government app — free
- Requirements:
- Android; iOS/iPadOS 15.0 or later
Our verdict
M-Kavach 2 is a free security app from C-DAC Hyderabad, developed with MeitY support. On Android it looks for apps with risky permissions, hidden or adware apps and other threats; the newer iPhone version checks device security posture, tells you if a link is safe and warns about open Wi-Fi. It is not a full antivirus replacement, but it is a trustworthy government-made check-up tool.
Install guide · इंस्टॉल गाइड
- Windows
- No Windows app — phone only
- 1Install M-Kavach 2 from Google Play (developer: C-DAC Hyderabad) or the App Store (Centre for Development of Advanced Computing).
- 2Grant the permissions it asks for so it can scan installed apps and settings.
- 3Run a scan and review apps marked risky or hidden; uninstall anything you don't recognise.
- 4On iPhone, use the URL check before opening links from unknown messages.
Key features
- Flags apps with risky permissions and hidden/adware apps (Android)
- URL safety check and open Wi-Fi detection (iOS)
- Report suspicious activity to the M-Kavach team
Pros
- Pro: Made by C-DAC, a Government of India R&D body
- Pro: Free
Cons
- Con: Feature set differs between Android and iOS
- Con: Not a complete antivirus suite
- Con: No PC version
What's new in iOS 1.1
See what changed in iOS 1.1 in the official release notes
Version history
Version iOS 1.1Latest
date not stated- SHA-256
- The developer does not publish one
- Source
- Release notes
Official downloads by platform
For Android, use the Download button. Other platforms go straight to the publisher's own page or official store.
Requirements
- OS
- Android; iOS/iPadOS 15.0 or later
- Architecture
- Not applicable
Licence
- Type
- Free
- Licence
- Government app — free
- Publisher
- cdac.in
Where these facts come from
- Google Play — M-Kavach 2 (C-DAC Hyderabad)
- App Store — M-Kavach 2 (Centre for Development of Advanced Computing)
- Vikaspedia — M-Kavach 2 (links the Play listing)
Checked 30 Oct 2026
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