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Virus scanner for Mac

Find and remove malware from your Mac.

Antivirus Zap scans your Mac for viruses, adware and spyware. Everything stays on your Mac. Pay once, no subscription.

Download on the Mac App Store Direct download
Antivirus Zap main window with its scan buttons
Scan results listing each detected threat with its file location and a Remove Selected button
4.8Average Mac App Store rating
4,810Written reviews in 56 countries
2017On the Mac App Store since
18Languages

Catches more than viruses.

Antivirus Zap looks for the threats Mac owners actually run into, from fake Flash installers to search engines that keep switching to Bing.

Malware, viruses and spyware

Signature and heuristic detection finds trojans, spyware and other malicious files. Every result shows its name and exactly where it lives, so you stay in control of what gets removed.

Scan results listing threats such as Adware.VSearch, PUP.Genieo and Malware.Mac with their file paths

Adware and browser hijackers

Browser Restore removes unwanted extensions, cookies and caches, so pop-ups stop and your search engine goes back to normal.

SafariChromeFirefox

Phishing emails

Checks the messages Apple Mail keeps on your Mac and flags phishing attempts before you click.

Heuristics.Phishing.Email

Windows and Linux threats

Scan Boot Camp, external disks, USB sticks and network drives so you never pass malware on to someone else.

Inside archives and installers

Optionally looks inside compressed archives, installer packages and documents, where malware likes to hide.

.zip.pkg.pdf

Live Protection

Keeps an eye on Applications, startup items, browser extensions and running apps, and runs a scheduled Quick Scan while your Mac is idle.

From worried to clean in one scan.

1

Pick a scan

Start with a Quick Scan. It checks Applications, Downloads, Desktop and the other places malware usually hides, in about 5 to 15 minutes.

Antivirus Zap scan options
2

Let it run

Antivirus Zap updates its threat database first, then checks running apps and your files. Keep working, or pause at any time.

A scan in progress, showing the file being checked and the number of files scanned
3

Review and remove

Each detection shows its name and location. Tick what you want gone and click Remove Selected. That is it.

Finished scan listing detected threats ready to remove

Four ways to scan.

Each one matches a real situation, from a weekly check-up to a USB stick someone handed you.

Quick Scan Recommended

Checks the most likely locations, such as Applications, Downloads and Desktop, plus apps that are running right now. The best first step whenever something feels off.

Takes
About 5 to 15 minutes
Best for
Regular check-ups

Browser Restore Scan

A Quick Scan plus a browser reset that removes extensions, cookies and caches from Safari, Chrome and Firefox. You will need to sign in to websites again afterwards.

Takes
About 5 to 15 minutes
Best for
Pop-ups, redirects, a search engine that changed by itself

Full Scan

A comprehensive scan of the whole system. Start it before bed and check the results in the morning.

Takes
An hour or more
Best for
A first scan, or when a problem keeps coming back

Directory Scan

Pick any file, folder or drive, including USB sticks, external disks and network drives. Startup items are checked at the same time.

Takes
Depends on what you pick
Best for
Suspicious downloads and borrowed drives

Your files never leave your Mac.

Scans run entirely on your Mac. Antivirus Zap does not upload your files or file fingerprints to anyone, including us.

On-device scanning

Detection runs locally against a threat database stored on your Mac.

Updates only download

New threat signatures come from our servers and from the open-source ClamAV project.

Analytics you can turn off

One setting switches app analytics off. Read the privacy policy.

4.8

Average from 4,810 written reviews on the Mac App Store, from 56 countries.

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“This app was able to find nasty files in my Mac mini that had slowed it down.”

TTY_MANMac App Store, United States, December 2025

“I had malware causing my Google searches to redirect to Bing… This app had it sorted in a matter of minutes.”

ErinEpsilonMac App Store, Australia

“Easy to use and always sorts out any bugs lurking on my computer. The support service has also been incredibly responsive and helpful.”

Sar88812Mac App Store, United Kingdom

“Great easy to use and found 8 adware programs on my Mac.”

Ironzide22Mac App Store, United States, July 2025

“When I encountered a virus the app couldn’t deal with I emailed their help services and got advice within a day that solved the issue.”

taysug36Mac App Store, Canada

“Simple and effective. Works fast and easy. Gets rid of the bad stuff.”

needlessMac App Store, United States, March 2026

Pay once. Keep it.

No subscription and no renewal reminders. Pick the version that suits your Mac.

Recommended

Mac App Store

$9.99one-time

US price. The App Store sets prices in other countries.

  • Installs and updates through the App Store
  • macOS 10.15 Catalina or later
  • Apple silicon and Intel Macs
  • One-on-one email support
Download on the Mac App Store
Direct from us

Antivirus Zap Pro

The same trusted scanner as a direct download, for older versions of macOS or if you prefer not to use the App Store. Buy a licence inside the app, with payments handled by Paddle.

  • Disk image download, 48 MB
  • macOS 10.13 High Sierra or later
  • Updates itself automatically
  • Apple silicon and Intel Macs
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Questions, answered.

Still stuck? Email support and a real person replies.

Does a Mac need antivirus software?

macOS has good built-in protection: Gatekeeper and XProtect block and remove many known threats. Adware, browser hijackers and brand-new malware still get through, usually bundled with fake installers or pirated apps. Antivirus Zap adds a second opinion you control, plus Browser Restore for hijacked browsers.

Is Antivirus Zap free?

No. Antivirus Zap costs $9.99 in the United States as a one-time purchase on the Mac App Store, with no subscription. The App Store sets the price in other countries. The direct-download Pro edition is licensed inside the app through Paddle.

Does Antivirus Zap upload my files?

No. Every scan runs on your Mac and Antivirus Zap does not upload your files or file fingerprints. It only downloads threat signature updates, from our servers and from the open-source ClamAV project.

What does Antivirus Zap detect?

Viruses, trojans, spyware, adware, browser hijackers and phishing emails stored by Apple Mail. It also recognises Windows and Linux malware, so you can check Boot Camp partitions, external disks, USB sticks and network drives.

How long does a scan take?

A Quick Scan or Browser Restore Scan takes about 5 to 15 minutes, depending on how many files you have. A Full Scan checks the whole system and takes an hour or more, so it is ideal overnight. You can pause or cancel any scan.

Will it slow down my Mac?

Antivirus Zap is deliberately small, with no bundled extras. While a scan runs it uses processor time, then it goes quiet. By default it skips movies, music, archives, Time Machine backups and the Trash to keep scans fast, and you can change any of these in Settings.

Which Macs are supported?

The Mac App Store version needs macOS 10.15 Catalina or later. The direct-download Pro edition runs on macOS 10.13 High Sierra or later. Both run natively on Apple silicon and Intel Macs.

A threat keeps coming back. What now?

Restart your Mac after removing threats, then run another Quick Scan. If it still returns, run a Full Scan and email support at antivirus.support@antiviruszap.com with a screenshot of the results. Every message gets a personal reply.

Run your first scan today.

A Quick Scan takes about 10 minutes. You will know exactly what is on your Mac.

Download on the Mac App Store Direct download