# Location Tracking & Lost Phones **URL:** https://forum.kidsecured.com/c/location-tracking/5.md [Latest](https://forum.kidsecured.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.kidsecured.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.kidsecured.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the Location Tracking & Lost Phones category](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/about-the-location-tracking-lost-phones-category/7)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.kidsecured.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2026, 12:45pm UTC](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/about-the-location-tracking-lost-phones-category/7 "2026-10-14T12:45:27Z")
GPS and live location sharing, Life360 and Find My, family locator apps, IMEI tracking and finding lost or stolen phones. --- ## [Can i monitor my child's instagram messages?](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/can-i-monitor-my-childs-instagram-messages/46)
**Author:** [@timothy2](https://forum.kidsecured.com/u/timothy2)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2026, 10:14pm UTC](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/can-i-monitor-my-childs-instagram-messages/46 "2026-10-21T22:14:09Z")
My 13-year-old daughter spends hours on Instagram and is really secretive with her phone. I’ve tried talking to her about online safety but she just gets annoyed. Is there a way to see her DMs without her knowing, maybe … --- ## [Can someone explain, does snapchat notify screenshots if I check my kids app?](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/can-someone-explain-does-snapchat-notify-screenshots-if-i-check-my-kids-app/80)
**Author:** [@youngmega](https://forum.kidsecured.com/u/youngmega)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2026, 5:13pm UTC](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/can-someone-explain-does-snapchat-notify-screenshots-if-i-check-my-kids-app/80 "2026-10-21T17:13:16Z")
I’m trying to keep a closer eye on my daughter’s social media accounts to make sure she isn’t talking to anyone sketchy, but I really don’t want to cause any drama. I know the platform usually tells the other user if you… --- ## [Has anyone found a free keylogger app for iPhone for parents?](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/has-anyone-found-a-free-keylogger-app-for-iphone-for-parents/55)
**Author:** [@Melissa00](https://forum.kidsecured.com/u/Melissa00)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2026, 4:43pm UTC](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/has-anyone-found-a-free-keylogger-app-for-iphone-for-parents/55 "2026-10-21T16:43:38Z")
My daughter is glued to her iPhone lately and I worry about who she’s messaging. Has any parent here found a free keylogger that actually works, or are they all paid? --- ## [Does anyone know how to get text messages from another phone sent to mine?](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/does-anyone-know-how-to-get-text-messages-from-another-phone-sent-to-mine/85)
**Author:** [@amelia\_arsenal](https://forum.kidsecured.com/u/amelia_arsenal)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2026, 3:57pm UTC](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/does-anyone-know-how-to-get-text-messages-from-another-phone-sent-to-mine/85 "2026-10-21T15:57:06Z")
I’ve been juggling my personal phone and a second phone for work, and I keep missing texts. Can I have messages from my work phone automatically sent to my personal one? --- ## [My daughter just got her first phone, what's the best monitoring app for iphone?](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/my-daughter-just-got-her-first-phone-whats-the-best-monitoring-app-for-iphone/64)
**Author:** [@photo\_hedgehog](https://forum.kidsecured.com/u/photo_hedgehog)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2026, 9:43am UTC](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/my-daughter-just-got-her-first-phone-whats-the-best-monitoring-app-for-iphone/64 "2026-10-21T09:43:15Z")
My 12-year-old finally got her first iPhone last week and I want to keep an eye on who she talks to. I’ve never set anything like this up before, so where do I even start? --- ## [As a worried parent, how to find out who your partner is messaging on Instagram?](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/as-a-worried-parent-how-to-find-out-who-your-partner-is-messaging-on-instagram/38)
**Author:** [@throwaway774440](https://forum.kidsecured.com/u/throwaway774440)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2026, 4:13am UTC](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/as-a-worried-parent-how-to-find-out-who-your-partner-is-messaging-on-instagram/38 "2026-10-21T04:13:17Z")
My partner has been spending a lot of time on Instagram lately and I’m concerned about who they’re interacting with, especially with my kid around. --- ## [Is it possible to get instagram password of others?](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/is-it-possible-to-get-instagram-password-of-others/83)
**Author:** [@StephanieWalker](https://forum.kidsecured.com/u/StephanieWalker)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2026, 3:57am UTC](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/is-it-possible-to-get-instagram-password-of-others/83 "2026-10-21T03:57:04Z")
I’m worried about my teenager’s online activities and I want to make sure they’re safe on social media, I’ve tried checking their browser history but they use instagram’s app, so I’m wondering if there’s a way to find ou… --- ## [I'm worried, how can I check my daughters snapchat without her knowing?](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/im-worried-how-can-i-check-my-daughters-snapchat-without-her-knowing/77)
**Author:** [@OwenMartinez](https://forum.kidsecured.com/u/OwenMartinez)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2026, 11:43pm UTC](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/im-worried-how-can-i-check-my-daughters-snapchat-without-her-knowing/77 "2026-10-20T23:43:19Z")
My daughter’s been really guarded about her disappearing-message chats lately, especially after school. I’m worried-is there any way to check who she’s talking to without her knowing I looked? --- ## [Is there a good life360 app alternative for tracking my teen?](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/is-there-a-good-life360-app-alternative-for-tracking-my-teen/57)
**Author:** [@Sophia](https://forum.kidsecured.com/u/Sophia)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2026, 9:58pm UTC](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/is-there-a-good-life360-app-alternative-for-tracking-my-teen/57 "2026-10-20T21:58:19Z")
My oldest just got their driver’s license, so I want to keep tabs on them making it to school and work without completely suffocating them. We previously tried using the life360 app, but the battery drain was insane and … --- ## [Has anyone figured out how to see deleted tiktok messages yet?](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/has-anyone-figured-out-how-to-see-deleted-tiktok-messages-yet/67)
**Author:** [@alexander\_chelsea](https://forum.kidsecured.com/u/alexander_chelsea)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2026, 9:28pm UTC](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/has-anyone-figured-out-how-to-see-deleted-tiktok-messages-yet/67 "2026-10-20T21:28:17Z")
I’ve been trying to see deleted TikTok messages from last week, but nothing works. Has anyone actually found a way to view them after they’re gone? --- ## [Can someone tell me how to screen share on iphone to iphone?](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/can-someone-tell-me-how-to-screen-share-on-iphone-to-iphone/76)
**Author:** [@CarolineNelson](https://forum.kidsecured.com/u/CarolineNelson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2026, 5:13pm UTC](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/can-someone-tell-me-how-to-screen-share-on-iphone-to-iphone/76 "2026-10-20T17:13:27Z")
Trying to help my mom with a problem on her new iPhone, but I can’t figure out how to share my screen with hers. I’ve poked around the settings and nothing jumps out. Anyone know the steps? --- ## [Can I review my child's activity log without invading privacy?](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/can-i-review-my-childs-activity-log-without-invading-privacy/81)
**Author:** [@swift\_omega](https://forum.kidsecured.com/u/swift_omega)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2026, 3:57pm UTC](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/can-i-review-my-childs-activity-log-without-invading-privacy/81 "2026-10-20T15:57:04Z")
My daughter just turned eleven and got her first tablet last month, so I’d like to check her app and browsing history occasionally, but I don’t want her feeling spied on. Is there a fair way to balance that? --- ## [Is the life360 free version good enough for tracking my daughter's phone?](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/is-the-life360-free-version-good-enough-for-tracking-my-daughters-phone/73)
**Author:** [@kimberly333](https://forum.kidsecured.com/u/kimberly333)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2026, 11:58pm UTC](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/is-the-life360-free-version-good-enough-for-tracking-my-daughters-phone/73 "2026-10-19T23:58:20Z")
My daughter just got her first phone last month and I want to keep track of where she goes after school. I’m wondering if the free version of the tracking app will actually work well enough for that. --- ## [Has anyone actually used the FamilyTime parental control app on Android?](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/has-anyone-actually-used-the-familytime-parental-control-app-on-android/28)
**Author:** [@AquaShade](https://forum.kidsecured.com/u/AquaShade)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2026, 11:28pm UTC](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/has-anyone-actually-used-the-familytime-parental-control-app-on-android/28 "2026-10-19T23:28:17Z")
I’ve been reading about that parental control app for Android that tracks location and blocks apps. Before I put it on my daughter’s phone, has anyone here actually tested it and found it works? --- ## [Is the best hidden screen recorder for android legal to use?](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/is-the-best-hidden-screen-recorder-for-android-legal-to-use/27)
**Author:** [@avag](https://forum.kidsecured.com/u/avag)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2026, 1:58pm UTC](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/is-the-best-hidden-screen-recorder-for-android-legal-to-use/27 "2026-10-19T13:58:16Z")
I’ve heard hidden screen recorder apps for Android are a thing, but are they legal to use? I was thinking of trying one on my own phone, but I don’t want any trouble. Can anyone confirm? --- ## [Has anyone learned how to track telegram messages with consent?](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/has-anyone-learned-how-to-track-telegram-messages-with-consent/21)
**Author:** [@Kevin\_00](https://forum.kidsecured.com/u/Kevin_00)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2026, 9:13am UTC](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/has-anyone-learned-how-to-track-telegram-messages-with-consent/21 "2026-10-19T09:13:20Z")
My partner and I are trying to be more transparent with each other, and they suggested we both agree to monitor our messaging apps including Telegram. I’m not even sure if that’s technically possible with consent, or if … --- ## [Is it possible to track incognito search history on a child's phone?](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/is-it-possible-to-track-incognito-search-history-on-a-childs-phone/20)
**Author:** [@Michael7](https://forum.kidsecured.com/u/Michael7)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2026, 9:13pm UTC](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/is-it-possible-to-track-incognito-search-history-on-a-childs-phone/20 "2026-10-18T21:13:17Z")
My 13-year-old son recently figured out how to use private browsing mode, and now I have zero visibility into what he is looking up online. I usually try to check his browser logs in the evenings just to make sure he is … --- ## [How can I monitor my child's iPhone from my Android?](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/how-can-i-monitor-my-childs-iphone-from-my-android/18)
**Author:** [@GoofyFrost23](https://forum.kidsecured.com/u/GoofyFrost23)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2026, 9:13pm UTC](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/how-can-i-monitor-my-childs-iphone-from-my-android/18 "2026-10-17T21:13:20Z")
I have an Android phone but my kid uses an iPhone, so I’m unsure how to track their usage. I’ve looked into some options but need something that actually works across systems. --- ## [Is it possible to see someone's phone screen remotely?](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/is-it-possible-to-see-someones-phone-screen-remotely/16)
**Author:** [@ElenaLucyThomas](https://forum.kidsecured.com/u/ElenaLucyThomas)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2026, 9:43am UTC](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/is-it-possible-to-see-someones-phone-screen-remotely/16 "2026-10-17T09:43:19Z")
I’m trying to keep an eye on my 13-year-old’s phone use when they’re at a friend’s house, mostly to make sure they’re not getting into unsafe chats or apps. I’ve read about parental controls that show activity, but I’m n… --- ## [Has anyone here tried ClevGuard and can explain what is ClevGuard exactly?](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/has-anyone-here-tried-clevguard-and-can-explain-what-is-clevguard-exactly/13)
**Author:** [@lakers\_nyc](https://forum.kidsecured.com/u/lakers_nyc)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 6:28pm UTC](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/has-anyone-here-tried-clevguard-and-can-explain-what-is-clevguard-exactly/13 "2026-10-16T18:28:28Z")
I keep seeing ads for this monitoring app that supposedly lets you check someone’s phone activity, and a coworker mentioned using it last month. Is it a parental control tool or basically spyware? Has anyone actually tri…