Using a stealth app to spy on a device is possible on Android, but it is extremely unethical. Spy apps can give you complete unauthorised access to someone’s device, something that can certainly warrant legal action against you. However, in certain situations, it may be the only option you have left. In this article, we bring you the top 10 Android monitoring apps that can be downloaded right now. These apps are not available on the Google Play Store. You will need to download them from their respective websites.
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mSpy
mSpy is one of the most popular monitoring apps for Android. The app is designed for parents who want to be aware of their children’s location at all times and want to keep tabs on their online activity. mSpy gives you an account of all the messages sent and received on a device. You can even access the target device’s social media activity including the texts and images shared by them. You can also view the call log, search history, and location history of a device without being detected. For a complete guide to installing mSpy, read our article here.
FlexiSpy
There are certain features offered by FlexiSpy that may be deemed unethical, but if the situation demands it, they are there to be used. After installing FlexiSpy on the target device, you can listen to live phone conversations, activate the microphone at any given time, monitor the installed apps, go through the chat threads across various instant messaging apps, and more. FlexiSpy remains hidden in the target device and cannot be scanned by most antivirus and antimalware apps. FlexiSpy’s subscription plans start at $29.95 and go up to $119 for the full version.
UMobix
UMobix is an advanced monitoring app for Android that can do it all. Using UMobix you can get a log of every key that was tapped on the target device. By going through the keystrokes you can get access to certain passwords and codes. UMobix also lets you view the files and media stores on a device, with the option to take screenshots. The spy app carries out basic monitoring functions like reporting call logs, giving access to messages across all platforms, camera snapshots, and call & messages restriction.
FamiSafe
FamiSafe is a great parental control app that can be installed on your children’s phones to keep tabs on their location at all times along with monitoring their phone usage. FamiSafe lets you know the screen time on the target device and the exact time that your kids spend on certain apps. You can view the TikTok and YouTube history of your kids as well as get an Activity Report of all the pages visited by them. The app also offers handy features like explicit content detection, web filters, driving reports, and more.
Spyera
Spyera can be installed on phones, laptops, and tablets to monitor every action taken on the device. This monitoring comes with a keylogger that records every key that is pressed on the device and lets you what is being typed on the device. You can also look inside the different instant messaging apps on the device and go through all the conversations, including the media that has been sent from and received on the device. You can also receive alerts for certain keywords, phone numbers, and events.
Spyic
Available for iOS as well as Android, Spyic offers all the essential features you expect from a monitoring app. Once installed on the target device, you can use this app to track calls & texts, set up Geofence parameters, and keep tabs on the internet browsing history. Other than that, Spyic also lets you view the messages sent using major IM apps like WhatsApp, Snapchat, Instagram, Viber, and more. Spyic’s basic monthly plan starts at $39.99.
Teensafe
Using Teensafe, you can not only view the live location of the target device but also set boundaries on the map. Once the device breaches these boundaries, you will be sent an alert by the Teensafe app. You can also use Teensafe to remotely view saved contacts on the target device as well as check the outgoing and incoming calls along with their timestamps. You can also set up Teensafe to record any incoming or outgoing calls, a feature that is rarely found in other monitoring apps.
Safespy
Safespy specialises in social media monitoring and live tracking. Once installed on the target device, you can view the owner’s social media activity remotely on your phone. This includes their web history, messages, uploads, and audio conversations. Safespy also allows you to track the target device’s location in real time. All you need to do is switch to the location tab on the Safespy app to know where the device is at any given time. Safespy’s membership starts at $39.99 per month.
Cocospy
Cocospy is an excellent tracking and monitoring app for Android phones and tablets. One of the best things about this app is that it also tracks the host’s Discord activity. You can set up the app within minutes and start monitoring the device within minutes. Apart from Discord, you can also view the messages and media shared by the user in WhatsApp chats and groups.
Google Family Link
Google Family Link is the most legitimate ‘monitoring’ app out of the bunch. Unlike other apps on this list, you can download Family Link from the Play Store. After installing Family Link on your kid’s device, you can monitor their activity and current location. Family Link allows you to view the apps on your kid’s phone along with their usage habits and screen time. If you spot an app that shouldn’t be there, you can delete it using Family Link.
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Conclusion
These are the top 10 monitoring apps for Android you can download right now. All of the apps on this list require a subscription plan to use. Some may offer a free trial period as well. Using spy apps to monitor a device is extremely unethical and can warrant legal action against you. It is advised not to use them unless absolutely necessary.
