mSpy
mSpy: Extensive monitoring coverage, but annual pricing and limited scheduling reduce its value. Ranked #60 of 106 in Parental Control Apps by our editors (3.0/10); pricing: Paid; best for parents seeking intensive communications monitoring.
At a glance
- Editor score3.0 / 10
- PricingPaid
- Best forParents seeking intensive communications monitoring
- Free planNo
- Paid from$16.67/mo
- Content filteringYes
- Founded2010 · Prague, Czech Republic
- Facts checked21 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Monitors SMS, iMessage, social messaging, browsing, GPS and more.
- Includes geofencing, app and website blocking, keyword alerts and screen recording.
- Covers WhatsApp, Instagram, Telegram and other messaging services.
Where it doesn't
- No free plan; entry pricing is $16.67/month with annual billing.
- Requires installation or synchronization on the monitored device.
- Does not provide verified schedules or activity reports.
Our verdict on mSpy
mSpy is a subscription parental monitoring application for parents who want to view activity on a child’s Android or iOS device. Its web-based control panel covers messages, calls, installed applications, browsing history, media, GPS location and selected social platforms. The service also includes application and website blocking, geofencing alerts, keyword alerts, screen recording and stealth operation. It is intended for legally authorized monitoring and requires installation or synchronization on the monitored device.
Pricing is structured around Premium plans with the same listed feature set across terms. Premium — 1 month costs $69.99 per month with monthly billing. Premium — 3 months costs $40 per month with monthly billing. Premium — 12 months costs $16.67 per month with annual billing. Each plan includes all premium features, support for iOS and Android devices, and invisible mode. There is no free plan, so the lowest monthly rate depends on choosing the annual-billing option.
The product’s strongest fit is intensive communications and activity monitoring. It supports WhatsApp, Google Chat, Instagram, Facebook Messenger, Kik, Line, Skype, Snapchat, Viber, Telegram and Discord, alongside SMS and iMessage monitoring. GPS tracking, installed-app viewing, application blocking, website blocking and browsing-history monitoring broaden its coverage beyond messaging. Parents who need detailed visibility across many communication channels may find that breadth useful. Those prioritizing verified schedules, activity reports or a lighter-touch parental control approach should choose an alternative instead.
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mSpy fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $16.67/mo |
| Device platforms | Not verified |
| Content filtering | Yes |
| Screen-time schedules | Not verified |
| App blocking | Yes |
| Activity reports | Not verified |
| Location tracking | Yes |
| Device limit | Not verified |
| Money-back guarantee | 14 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android |
| Compliance & security | PCI DSS |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Phone · 24/7 |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 11 integrations: WhatsApp, Google Chat, Instagram, Facebook Messenger, Kik, Line … |
| Pricing | Paid (source) |
| Website | mspy.com |
| Facts checked | 21 Sep 2026 |
mSpy integrations
mSpy lists 11 integrations on its own site.
- Google Chat
- Facebook Messenger
- Kik
- Line
- Skype
- Snapchat
- Viber
- Telegram
- Discord
Alternatives to mSpy
- BarkA broad cross-platform monitor with schedules, blocking, alerts, and location tools.9.2
- QustodioA broad parental-control suite with AI safety alerts and five-platform coverage.9.0
- OurPactA broad parental-control toolkit for families managing up to 20 child devices.8.9
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