In the modern world, the topic of privacy and data security is extremely relevant. Large corporations have more than once been caught eavesdropping on your conversations or even watching you through the front camera. However, there are a number of applications that allow you to track such activities - some of them show the history and time of sensor use, while others display an activity indicator when using the camera or microphone.
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Antistalker
This utility has a simple interface and is not lacking in functionality: you can whitelist applications, view microphone and camera usage logs, and configure operating parameters. Also, in the PRO version you can turn off the microphone at the software level, but this is unlikely to be effective. If any sensors will be used, a bar appears at the bottom of the screen indicating this.
Antistalker 0.164 Android 9.0 and higher
Best Phone Spying Apps
Everything described below is our subjective opinion based on testing the latest version of the applications.
uMobix
uMobix is a program for monitoring mobile devices based on iOS and Android. uMobix tracks almost all activities of the target phone: phone calls, SMS messages, GPS location, web history, instant messaging, social media, etc.
The app provides real-time access to target devices and allows users to record screenshots of the target phone.
Main features of uMobix:
- Real-time control panel.
- Phone call tracking.
- Monitoring text messages.
- Advanced GPS tracker.
- Browser history tracking.
- Access to the photo gallery.
Program page
mSpy
mSpy is a smartphone tracking application that allows you to remotely monitor your child’s activities: read correspondence, monitor the location of the device.
mSpy is one of the oldest mobile tracking apps and maintains its position as one of the best in the market.
The only thing that may not meet your expectations is the speed of data synchronization. mSpy usually takes 10-15 minutes to load new data into each section of the control panel, and Keylogger is no exception.
To make spying easier, mSpy comes with a sorting feature that allows you to extract the data of only a specific app like WhatsApp, Snapchat, Instagram, etc.
Main features of mSpy:
- Works in the background.
- The application encrypts and protects data.
- Updates information every 5 minutes.
- Offers multilingual support.
- Allows you to read incoming/outgoing text messages.
Official site
FlexiSPY
Anyone who has ever been interested in phone tracking has heard of FlexiSPY. This is a fairly powerful application with rich functionality, but due to recent events, we strongly do not recommend using FlexiSPY .
Main features of FlexiSPY:
- Parental control.
- Remote installation assistant.
- Remotely remove or deactivate software.
- Run in stealth mode.
- May prevent removal.
- Launch using a secure key combination.
- Automatic remote updates.
Supported platforms: Android, iPhone, iPad, Windows.
iKeyMonitor
iKeyMonitor is an easy-to-use parental control app that is used to intercept keystrokes, calls, SMS, chat messages, browsing history, screenshots, and more.
All reviews of the best Android phone tracking software will always include iKeyMonitor
Like FlexiSPY, iKeyMonitor has a warnings section. Every time your child says obscene words, you will receive a notification.
Main functions of iKeyMonitor:
- Allows you to periodically take screenshots.
- Blocks certain applications and games on the phone.
- Backup contacts on your device.
Supported platform: Android, Windows and Mac.
Program page
Hoverwatch
Hoverwatch is a simple application for tracking a mobile phone in hidden mode. What makes it different is that it does not have a keylogger function, but instead takes screenshots at regular intervals.
Everything is fine for this type of program, but the speed of data synchronization can be a little disappointing.
Main features of Hoverwatch:
- The hidden phone tracker remains invisible.
- Allows you to view all information received and sent by the device user.
- Hoverwatch software stores information about all websites that an Android device user visits.
Supported platform: Android.
Official site
Cocospy
Cocospy allows you to track locations, messages, calls, and app usage. This is a good app for monitoring Android phone.
It is better able to hide itself well and is not detected by antiviruses.
Main features of Cocospy:
- View visited sites.
- View call durations, timestamps, and call frequency.
- Real-time location tracking.
Supported platforms: Android and iOS
Application website
Camera and Microphone Monitoring
An extremely minimalistic application with only one button - “Start/Stop”. To use it, you need to allow the utility access to the microphone and camera, which causes problems - when the program is running, for example, the flashlight turns off. When using sensors, the application shows a corresponding notification.
Camera and Microphone Monitoring 1.4 Android 5.0 and higher
How to get into another person's Android phone via the Internet
Even people without programming skills can make their own virus. To do this you need to download special builders. We present to your attention the most popular programs for creating virus software to get into your wife’s smartphone:
- SpyMax.
- DroidJack.
- SpyNote.
- OmniRAT.
- MultiHandler.
- AndroRAT.
- AhMoth.
- DenDroid.
- AhMyth.
- DroidJack.
The listed programs belong to the RAT type, that is, “Remote Administration Tool”. In Russian, such a utility will be called a “remote administration tool.” It’s easy to protect yourself from them if you regularly update your OS and antivirus software and don’t give applications unnecessary permissions. New Android operating systems may have their own protection system that nullifies the effectiveness of the listed RATs. In this case, you should look for more current programs or their latest versions. You can also find out which dating sites your wife is registered on by studying the instructions.
The operating principle of the created virus to gain remote access:
- An SMS is sent to the victim. Let it come from a mobile operator's phone. For this purpose, there are special programs that change the sender's number.
- The text of the message contains a link to the infected application. The message should encourage a person to immediately click on the link and download the malware.
- If the victim also agrees to access the requested data, then you will be able to see it.
The Android operating system is constantly being improved. Therefore, a recently functioning application may soon stop working.
Let's briefly tell you how to use SpyMax:
- The program starts.
- Ports are opening.
- The user goes to the “Build” tab.
- The IP address is registered.
- The JAVA package is installed.
- Enter the name that you want to assign to the application.
- Sets the program type.
- An icon is selected.
- The patch is activated.
- The APK file is created in a separate window.
It is not advisable to contact professional hackers. This is very expensive and risky. Firstly, all data from the victim’s phone becomes the property of third parties. Secondly, hackers can swindle a client out of money or hack the client himself. Thirdly, the involvement of strangers increases the chances of coming to the attention of representatives of the law.
Camic Viewer
A fairly average-functional utility that allows you to configure which sensor you want to keep under control and view usage logs. The use of the sensor is indicated by a small dot displayed at the top right of the screen.
Camic Viewer 1.2 Android 5.1 and higher
We track a person’s location through popular instant messengers
Thanks to the development of technology, it has become possible to track a person’s location through popular instant messengers. These include:
Before you start stalking your husband through his phone, try talking to him. Perhaps this will help you find out the information you need without resorting to extreme measures. Also remember that many surveillance programs are not legal and are considered by law to be a violation of a person's privacy.
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Access Dots
Access Dots differs from previous programs in that it has extensive customization capabilities for the sensor usage indicator - you can customize its color, location and size. In addition, the application allows you to detect surveillance of your location - a very nice addition. The downside of this utility is that it contains slightly intrusive advertising.
Access Dots 3.6 Android 7.0 and higher
Which phone spying app is better?
You can try any of the apps reviewed, they all do the job. But there are a few points worth mentioning.
During our testing, the keylogger function in iKeyMonitor and Cocospy did not always work well, i.e. Applications do not always record and save keystrokes. I think this will be fixed in future updates.
As for iKeymonitor, the app takes longer to update the data in the control panel. In certain situations, this can be annoying and interfere with full surveillance of your smartphone.
Now about FlexiSPY, uMobix, mSpy. They coped with their task better than others, but FlexiSPY, despite its rich functionality, we cannot recommend due to the tarnished reputation of the developers.
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Wisom
By default, Wisom does not display any indicator, but lets you know about “wiretapping” using a notification. However, the dot indicator can be enabled in the settings. In addition, you can whitelist applications, track sensor usage history, and customize the indicator.
Wisom 0.9.0 Android 6.0 and higher
How to use someone else's smartphone camera for surveillance
Using someone else's smartphone remotely as a surveillance tool will most likely not work. You can try installing a third-party application that will monitor the user’s actions using the camera.
But this can only be done if the device is in an accessible location. For example, a wife or husband, if they know the unlock code, can try to install a similar program.
Among the disadvantages of the described method are paid versions of programs. No spyware developer will provide his development just like that. You will have to monitor the owner of the phone in stationary mode, that is, on a computer. Services will have to provide all possible data about the device. Such programs exist for iPhones and Androids.
Cocospy program features
The ability to read absolutely all correspondence on the device. Thanks to the keylogger, all manipulations on the device’s keyboard are recorded. Even on the touchpad. All keystrokes, messages, comments, inserted texts, etc. are tracked:
- call logs. All contact information of subscribers, date, time and duration of the conversation. Completely control all calls;
- control of instant messengers and social networks. WhatsApp, Facebook, Odnoklassniki, VKontakte, Telegram, Skype, etc. Chats, personal correspondence, lists of friends and groups;
- GPS location and geo-fencing. Set the boundaries of safe movement, so that if they are violated, you will always come to the rescue;
- control activity on the Internet (website traffic, applications, games);
- Cocospy spy will allow you to see plans in the calendar, scheduled meetings, notes, correspondence in mail.
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Part 2. How to remotely monitor a girl’s iPhone, even if there is no access to it
You can also monitor the girl’s iPhone. Cocospy works great with iOS 10 and other types of operating systems. You don't even have to pick up a girl's iPhone to access her data.
2.1 What Cocospy can do on iOS
The capabilities of Cocospy on iOS are almost the same as on Android. But the biggest and most important difference is that you can use iCloud features to access your device even if you can't reach it.
If you use iCloud, you will have access to the following things:
- call information,
- contact list,
- text messages, including iMessages,
- information about connections to Wi-Fi networks,
- location data,
- web browser history,
- messages on social networks,
- installed applications,
- notes and upcoming events.
You can learn more about Cocospy's iPhone features here.
2.2 How to track a girl’s phone without touching it.
Step 1: Create an account in Cocospy.
Step 2: Specify the username and password for the iCloud account of the person you want to follow.
Step 3: Now you can watch what exactly the girl is doing on the phone.
Cocospy is a unique program that you can’t do without if you want to monitor a girl’s smartphone. It has no analogues - all other applications require hacking the firmware.
Methods of surveillance from telecom operators
Currently, many cellular operators provide phone tracking services. Initially, their main purpose was to allow parents to track their child's movements. However, the use of programs is also relevant in a number of other cases. For example, spying on a husband, wife, elderly relative, etc. The capabilities and functionality of the services of each cellular operator differ significantly.
| Mobile operator | Service name | Tariff plan | Service capabilities |
| Megaphone | "Radar" |
| You can track the geolocation of subscribers of any mobile operator. The service operates throughout MegaFon's coverage area, including in roaming. In the “Radar+” tariff, you can additionally view the subscriber’s travel routes, which are stored by the operator for 60 days. |
| Tele2 | "Geosearch" |
| Allows you to determine not only the location of the desired subscriber, but also find out your location. You can manage the service from your smartphone, computer or laptop. The accuracy of the coordinates depends on the number of cell towers nearby - the more there are, the more accurate the information will be. |
| Beeline | "Locator" |
| You can track the exact location of your child, friends, relatives, etc., determine your coordinates and search for places or objects nearby. The service works not only in Russia, but also in Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and other countries. |
| MTS | "Search" |
| The service allows you to track the current location of the subscriber, as well as view the history of his movements. In the case of the basic and optimal tariffs, it is stored for up to 7 days, and with the premium tariff – 3 months. The user can configure and receive notifications about the movements of the tracked subscriber, information about his balance, battery charge, and Wi-Fi connection. |
Important! To track a subscriber using the services of a cellular operator, you must obtain consent from the “object of surveillance.”
How to track your wife's phone
The Cocospy spy program offers reasonable prices and advanced monitoring features. Some programs offer up to 130 possibilities. But think about it - only 15-20 will actually be used.
This is why the tools that Cocospy offers are the most sought after and popular features. They are constantly modernized and brought to perfection.
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While others are chasing the number of features, Cocospy makes it possible to install its quality products on iOS/ iPhone (without jailbreak), Android (without Root).
By following the installation instructions, just a few simple steps and full monitoring is provided to you.
How to find out where a subscriber is located
You can track the location of the person you are interested in using his mobile number. Cellular operators now offer geolocation services. The systems can determine the subscriber’s coordinates with very high accuracy – up to ten meters. Geolocation is an alternative to satellite positioning. How to find out where the subscriber is? If a mobile device operates in the service area of its network, then searching for a person’s location is based on tracking the smartphone using an electronic map, because the gadget constantly sends its data to the operator.
The geolocation service is paid. To activate it, make a request via SMS, operator call or USSD. Information about the location of the desired user will be sent to your Android in the form of SMS. If you want to receive data in graphical form or maps with markers, then for this you need to additionally download and install the necessary software from the provider’s website.
