{"id":10394,"date":"2023-05-31T08:03:05","date_gmt":"2023-05-31T08:03:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/heylocate.mobi\/?p=10394"},"modified":"2024-02-25T16:50:35","modified_gmt":"2024-02-25T16:50:35","slug":"mspy-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/heylocate.mobi\/mspy-review\/","title":{"rendered":"mSpy Review 2024: Features, Price, How to Use, and More"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

mSpy is one of the most popular parental controls and phone tracking software. But is it as good as it claims? We often add mSpy to our HeyLocate blog lists of best services<\/strong> for different purposes. However, we looked into the nitty-gritty of this app and discovered even more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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With lots of parental control services, narrowing down the best for your needs can be difficult. Better yet, you want to avoid spending time and money on an app that does not meet your requirements. This mSpy review will help you understand how this app works in reality.<\/p>\n\n\n

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We’ll tell you about the installation process, what it monitors, and any restrictions the app offers. In addition, we’ll talk about performance, and whether it delivers on the features it claims. So, here goes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is mSpy?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

mSpy is a monitoring software you install on a target device to monitor all the phone’s features. It can track instant messages, incoming calls, browser history, bookmarks, social media activity, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our research showed that mSpy was launched in 2010 by a London-based tech company. It’s aimed at parents who want to keep tabs on a kid’s phone. According to Similarweb<\/a>, its general audience comprises \u224865% male and \u224834% female in the 25\u201334 years age gap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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mSpy receives much traction online, as many people find it delivers on most of its claims. Moreover, the mSpy blog offers useful information about installing mSpy on iPhone and Android, navigating social media apps like Instagram, and many other forms of phone monitoring that can help users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

mSpy customer support is available by phone in eight languages. You can use it to monitor almost everything on a kid’s phone. Furthermore, it allows parents to set restrictions for websites, apps, and Wi-Fi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Is mSpy Legit or A Scam?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

According to our investigation, mSpy is a legitimate service, with an average rating of 4.7 stars on sitejabber.com and 3.7 stars on Trustpilot. The site has received thousands of positive and negative reviews, indicating that users interact with a legit site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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mSpy’s mission is clear \u2013 to help parents create a safe online world for kids. To this end, mSpy should be used for parental control, as it is written in their Terms of Use. Altercon Group s.r.o., a Czech company, provides the site’s features. A detailed look at mSpy reveals it has a valid SSL certificate, its domain name has been registered one year in advance, and it is safe, according to DNSfilter<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to Flashstart<\/a>, mSpy does not contain any phishing or malware. It is deemed popular by Tranco, and is trusted by Trend Micro<\/a>. Lastly, mSpy uses a third-party review system, meaning it cannot manipulate the reviews.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lastly, mSpy has friendly payment options and a “get your money back” program. These are all features that indicate that mSpy is a legitimate service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Does mSpy Work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

mSpy is installed on a target device, logging calls, texts, GPS location, social media, web history, and keystrokes. Data is sent to the purchaser’s account for remote access. It operates discreetly in the background and offers various monitoring features, providing detailed insight into the device user’s activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How to Install mSpy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

These are the steps to follow when installing mSpy \u2013 I tested it with my Android:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Create Your Account<\/strong>
    mSpy<\/a> needs your email to create an account. It then asks you to choose the device you need to monitor. Since I wanted to monitor an Android device, that’s the option I picked. I then selected my payment plan \u2013 I\u2019ll tell you about the prices further.
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  2. Install mSpy on Target Device<\/strong>
    After selecting my preferred language, mSpy led me to set up the app on the target phone. Choose the “Yes, I have Access to the device” option to proceed to the next steps.
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    Then I picked the device type and took my kid\u2019s phone. You cannot install mSpy without access to the target phone on Android phones.
    If you are installing mSpy on non-jailbroken iOS devices, you will need to acquire their iCloud credentials. You may need to gain access to enable iCloud backup if it’s not enabled on their iPhone. Otherwise, you can install mSpy remotely on iPhone devices. You will only need to follow the on-screen instructions on the welcome email.
    Without jailbreaking an iPhone, mSpy has limited functionality and will lack functions like keylogger on social media apps.
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  3. Disable Google Play Protect<\/strong>
    Open Google Play Store, tap on your profile in the top-right corner, and click Play Protect. Next, tap on the settings icon in the top-right corner to turn off Play Protect. Push the slider to the left.
    This action prevents Google Play Store from scanning apps downloaded outside the Play Store.
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  4. Install mSpy from the Web<\/strong>
    For further installation, mSpy led me to getmspy.net\/a. I passed the Google warning about downloading apps from unknown sources and then checked the box to pass the captcha security.
    Then I downloaded the app. It opens Settings > Do You Want to Install this App? > Click install and wait as the app installs. Once it finishes installing, it will display > App Installed > Open.
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  5. Configure the mSpy app<\/strong>
    mSpy displays as “Update Service” on my kid\u2019s phone, so they won\u2019t be able to guess that mommy is controlling them.
    The app will ask permission to appear on top of other apps. Allow this permission, then scroll down to the Framework update service and turn it on. Then allow the remaining permissions like messages’ tracker, mSpy monitoring, call tracking, social media tracking, etc.
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  6. Log In to mSpy Account<\/strong>
    After configuring mSpy, log in to your account on the mSpy website and enter the registration code. This took me to the mSpy dashboard, and I can start monitoring the target phone.
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  7. Clear Installation History<\/strong>
    To hide mSpy for sure, tap the hide app icon on the mSpy app on the target device so that it does not appear among the installed apps. You can also prevent uninstalling mSpy on the list of permissions. In addition, I cleared the browsing history and deleted the download file with the name bt.apk.
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    That\u2019s it! The installation process is not superfast, but the mSpy guides you, and now I\u2019m confident that all is done correct and there are no suspicious trails of my using kid\u2019s phone. Now I can monitor their phone from the mSpy control panel.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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    Is mSpy Detectable?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Once you install mSpy, it does not display as mSpy. Hence, it is undetectable by average phone users. Moreover, you can hide the app icon, so it can’t be found on the list of installed apps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    However, I noticed that the phone showed a data collection warning stating that an app was collecting data and storing it on the device. While this is vague, a curious teen can search for the app and may find it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    If the app is uninstalled from the target device, you can install it again. However, you will need to unlink the device, so you can get a new registration code. Simply go to the mSpy dashboard and click on the target device info. Scroll down to the options in blue and choose \u201cUnlink Device.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    You can also use this feature when you want to monitor a different device using the same subscription.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    mSpy Compatibility & Languages<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    mSpy is compatible with lots of Android and iOS devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    OS<\/th>Details<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
    iOS<\/strong><\/td>For jailbroken iOS devices<\/strong>, mSpy is compatible with iOS 11\u201314.8.1<\/strong>. The device needs to be connected to the internet, and you will require physical access to the iPhone or iPad to install the mSpy app.
    mSpy is compatible with all iOS versions<\/strong> of non-jailbroken iOS devices. You will require the target user’s iCloud credentials, and the device needs an internet connection. Hence, you can use this option if you want to spy on an iPhone without installing software on the target phone<\/a> physically.<\/td><\/tr>
    Android<\/strong><\/td>mSpy works on Android 4 or higher<\/strong>. Nonetheless, you may require a jailbroken device for advanced mSpy features.<\/td><\/tr>
    Mac<\/strong><\/td>mSpy is compatible with Mac OS<\/strong> X 10.9 Mavericks, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS 10.7 Lion, OS X 10.10 Yosemite, and OS X 10.11 El Capitan.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Language Support:<\/strong> mSpy is available in multiple languages<\/strong>, including English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Turkish, Dutch, and Czech.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Comparison of mSpy App for Android and iPhone<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    mSpy monitoring software offers similar tracking features on iOS and Android devices<\/strong>. Your mSpy dashboard will display the following information<\/strong> about the target device:<\/p>\n\n\n\n