mSpy

by Altercon Group s.r.o.

mSpy is a subscription-based parental monitoring service for Android and iOS phones, viewed through an online dashboard.

Operating system: Windows

Publisher: Altercon Group s.r.o.

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Are you worried about your child's activities and want to see what he is doing on his phone? mSpy lets you monitor his mobile so you can see his messages, calls, browsing history, and social media chats. The collected data is uploaded from the monitored phone to mSpy's servers and viewed in an online Control Panel, which can be opened from any browser, including on a Windows PC.

One of the main features of the mSpy application is its geolocation tracking. With this location tracking, you can check the places visited by your child or the person you're monitoring. You can also see his current location, and geofencing zones show when he entered or left a place such as the school. The GPS tracking provides you with regularly updated information about the location of the monitored device.

mSpy shows a phone's messages, calls, locations, browsing history and app activity in one web dashboard.

Features:

  • It is a mobile tracking service that lets you view chats, SMS messages, iMessages, emails, and incoming and outgoing calls.
  • Keyword alerts notify you when chosen words appear on your child's device, and the call log records contact names and numbers so you can easily spot unusual contacts.
  • It allows you to see the photos and videos stored on the device, as well as contacts, bookmarks and installed apps.
  • The geolocation will help you track the device so you can detect where they are and where they have been.
  • It also offers social media monitoring so you can track their activity on WhatsApp, Instagram, Snapchat, Telegram, Tinder, or Line.
  • The app blocker and website blocker help you block unwanted applications and sites on their device.

Besides app management and location tracking, mSpy also provides insights into the person's email and calendar. A keylogger records typed text, and a screen recorder captures screenshots of selected apps. Installation on Android requires physical access to the phone, and monitoring an adult's device without consent is illegal in many countries. On iPhones, data is collected without a jailbreak through iCloud backups or Wi-Fi sync with a computer. mSpy was launched in 2010 and is sold as a subscription. Data leaks affecting mSpy customers were reported in 2015, 2018 and 2024.

Android 5 or later on the monitored phone
iPhone: iCloud backup or Wi-Fi sync
Windows 10 or later, or macOS 10.15+, for Wi-Fi sync

PROS
Allows real-time GPS tracking of monitored device.
Effectively logs calls, messages, and browsing history.
Can record and store phone conversations.

CONS
Requires physical access to the target device.
High cost for premium features.
Potential breach of privacy issues.
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