# Monitoring Apps & Reviews **URL:** https://forum.kidsecured.com/c/monitoring-apps/6.md [Latest](https://forum.kidsecured.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.kidsecured.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.kidsecured.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the Monitoring Apps & Reviews category](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/about-the-monitoring-apps-reviews-category/8)
**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-monitoring-apps-reviews-category/8 "2026-10-14T12:45:29Z")
Honest reviews, comparisons, pricing and setup help for parental monitoring apps: Bark, Qustodio, mSpy, Eyezy, FamiSafe and more. --- ## [Is it possible to track location by phone number online?](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/is-it-possible-to-track-location-by-phone-number-online/41)
**Author:** [@Dorothy06](https://forum.kidsecured.com/u/Dorothy06)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2026, 10:28pm UTC](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/is-it-possible-to-track-location-by-phone-number-online/41 "2026-10-21T22:28:17Z")
My teenager has been staying out way past curfew and I really need a way to check where they are without installing anything on their device. I looked up a few free websites that claim to do this, but they all just ask f… --- ## [Has anyone used a parental spy app without the child knowing?](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/has-anyone-used-a-parental-spy-app-without-the-child-knowing/40)
**Author:** [@AshleyCooper](https://forum.kidsecured.com/u/AshleyCooper)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2026, 4:13pm UTC](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/has-anyone-used-a-parental-spy-app-without-the-child-knowing/40 "2026-10-21T16:13:18Z")
My kid got their first phone last month, and I’m torn about monitoring it without telling them. Has anyone tried a parental monitoring app secretly, and did it damage their trust? --- ## [How to spot bullying when my daughter suddenly stops using her phone?](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/how-to-spot-bullying-when-my-daughter-suddenly-stops-using-her-phone/65)
**Author:** [@Elliot\_06](https://forum.kidsecured.com/u/Elliot_06)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2026, 3:13pm UTC](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/how-to-spot-bullying-when-my-daughter-suddenly-stops-using-her-phone/65 "2026-10-21T15:13:18Z")
My daughter used to be glued to her phone, but the past two weeks she barely touches it and goes quiet when I ask why. Could this mean she’s being bullied online? --- ## [Has anyone compared qustodio basic vs complete for teenagers?](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/has-anyone-compared-qustodio-basic-vs-complete-for-teenagers/79)
**Author:** [@SineadGenesisKelly](https://forum.kidsecured.com/u/SineadGenesisKelly)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2026, 11:28am UTC](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/has-anyone-compared-qustodio-basic-vs-complete-for-teenagers/79 "2026-10-21T11:28:28Z")
I’m comparing the basic and complete plans of a parental control app for my 15-year-old. I’ve read the higher tier adds features teens need, but can anyone confirm what actually matters? --- ## [My life 360 not updating location, is anyone else having this issue?](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/my-life-360-not-updating-location-is-anyone-else-having-this-issue/49)
**Author:** [@DigitalDruid](https://forum.kidsecured.com/u/DigitalDruid)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2026, 10:43am UTC](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/my-life-360-not-updating-location-is-anyone-else-having-this-issue/49 "2026-10-21T10:43:24Z")
Since yesterday our family locator app stopped refreshing my son’s location, it just shows him stuck at school from this morning. I restarted his phone and checked the settings, no luck. Is this happening to anyone else? … --- ## [Considering Viespy for teen monitoring, is it legit?](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/considering-viespy-for-teen-monitoring-is-it-legit/44)
**Author:** [@Roisin10](https://forum.kidsecured.com/u/Roisin10)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2026, 10:13am UTC](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/considering-viespy-for-teen-monitoring-is-it-legit/44 "2026-10-21T10:13:29Z")
My teen has been acting secretive lately, so I’m thinking about using Viespy to check their texts. I’m just not sure if it’s reliable or if it’s going to be a waste of money, so any advice is helpful. --- ## [How can I see deleted messages on Telegram from my son's account?](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/how-can-i-see-deleted-messages-on-telegram-from-my-sons-account/43)
**Author:** [@angel\_golden](https://forum.kidsecured.com/u/angel_golden)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2026, 3:58am UTC](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/how-can-i-see-deleted-messages-on-telegram-from-my-sons-account/43 "2026-10-21T03:58:33Z")
My teenage son deletes his Telegram chats every night and he’s been acting really secretive lately, which worries me. Is there any way I can still see the messages he’s already deleted from his account? --- ## [Anyone know how to block websites on ipad without screen time?](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/anyone-know-how-to-block-websites-on-ipad-without-screen-time/58)
**Author:** [@respawnMember](https://forum.kidsecured.com/u/respawnMember)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2026, 3:43am UTC](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/anyone-know-how-to-block-websites-on-ipad-without-screen-time/58 "2026-10-21T03:43:17Z")
My kid figured out the passcode workaround for screen time restrictions so I need another way to keep certain sites blocked on the ipad, does something like router level blocking actually work well for this? --- ## [Can I recover Telegram deleted posts from my teenager’s account?](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/can-i-recover-telegram-deleted-posts-from-my-teenager-s-account/42)
**Author:** [@Rhys2010](https://forum.kidsecured.com/u/Rhys2010)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2026, 10:14pm UTC](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/can-i-recover-telegram-deleted-posts-from-my-teenager-s-account/42 "2026-10-20T22:14:06Z")
My teenager deleted some posts from their messaging account last week, and I’m worried I missed something important. Can those posts be recovered if we look through the account together? --- ## [What is the best Instagram follower tracker app free right now?](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/what-is-the-best-instagram-follower-tracker-app-free-right-now/24)
**Author:** [@SharonCampbell](https://forum.kidsecured.com/u/SharonCampbell)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2026, 9:13pm UTC](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/what-is-the-best-instagram-follower-tracker-app-free-right-now/24 "2026-10-20T21:13:19Z")
I’ve been trying to keep an eye on my teen’s Instagram followers to make sure there’s nothing sketchy, but I don’t want to pay for anything. Has anyone found a reliable free app for tracking followers that actually works… --- ## [How can I install a spy parental control app without them knowing?](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/how-can-i-install-a-spy-parental-control-app-without-them-knowing/32)
**Author:** [@magenoob](https://forum.kidsecured.com/u/magenoob)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2026, 4:13pm UTC](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/how-can-i-install-a-spy-parental-control-app-without-them-knowing/32 "2026-10-19T16:13:18Z")
I’m worried about my kid’s online activities and want to keep an eye on their new iPhone without them finding out, is there a stealthy way to do this? --- ## [Has anyone tried umobix iphone for tracking a teen’s texts?](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/has-anyone-tried-umobix-iphone-for-tracking-a-teen-s-texts/14)
**Author:** [@VortexBloom](https://forum.kidsecured.com/u/VortexBloom)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 11:28pm UTC](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/has-anyone-tried-umobix-iphone-for-tracking-a-teen-s-texts/14 "2026-10-16T23:28:19Z")
My kid just got a new iPhone and I’m getting really anxious about who she’s messaging, has anyone had success monitoring text activity with one of those phone tracking tools? --- ## [Does anyone know if Norton family premier blocks inappropriate sites well?](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/does-anyone-know-if-norton-family-premier-blocks-inappropriate-sites-well/12)
**Author:** [@ClaireKing](https://forum.kidsecured.com/u/ClaireKing)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 1:13pm UTC](https://forum.kidsecured.com/t/does-anyone-know-if-norton-family-premier-blocks-inappropriate-sites-well/12 "2026-10-16T13:13:23Z")
I’m setting this up for my 12-year-old and want something that actually stops adult content and shady links across browsers/apps. Has anyone used Norton family premier and does it catch most stuff, or are there easy work…