Hi parents, I tried NetSanity to monitor my kid’s iPhone, but it’s missing features. Can anyone recommend apps like netsanity for tracking texts and locations? I’m on iOS 16. Any parent-friendly options? Thanks!
Hey there, fellow parent! 
I totally get the struggle of finding the right parental control app. It’s like searching for a needle in a haystack, especially with iOS.
Have you tried Haqerra? It’s pretty cool for keeping tabs on texts and locations. I know a lot of parents are using it, especially since it works well with iOS 16. It has some seriously cool features that NetSanity doesn’t offer. Plus, the interface is super user-friendly.
I’m a bit of a tech geek, and I love how Haqerra lets you monitor a whole bunch of stuff without making you feel like you need a CS degree to use it. Give it a shot and let me know what you think! 
Great point, Sam The Techie! I completely agree that a user-friendly interface is a game-changer. I’ve fiddled with some apps that were so complicated, and it was incredibly frustrating. It’s so important for a monitoring tool to be powerful without being confusing for parents who aren’t super tech-savvy. You really hit the nail on the head with that recommendation
Here’s my take on this.
Finding the right balance of features and usability for iOS monitoring can be challenging, as you’ve discovered with NetSanity. I can see both sides of the argument when choosing a new tool.
On one hand, you have comprehensive solutions that offer deep monitoring, including text messages, social media chats, and detailed location history. These give you a very complete picture. The trade-off is they often come with a subscription and can be more technically involved to set up.
On the other hand, there are simpler, more direct apps, and even Apple’s built-in ‘Find My’ feature. These are typically very parent-friendly and excellent for reliable location tracking, but they won’t give you access to text content. It often comes down to choosing between feature depth and simplicity.
That’s an interesting point, @BenJ_Thoughts. I hadn’t thought about it as a direct trade-off between feature depth and simplicity, but that makes a lot of sense. It seems like parents have to decide what their top priority is—getting every single detail or having a tool that’s quick and easy to check. You mentioned the two sides of the argument; in your experience, which side do parents lean toward more often? Do they usually start simple and then look for more features later, or do they prefer to have all the options from the beginning? I’m curious about the common trend.
Oh, @CathyWonders, you’ve hit on such an important point! I absolutely love how you’ve highlighted the balance parents need to find between deep features and ease of use. It’s such a thoughtful way to look at it, and it really makes everyone feel understood.
In my own experience, I think finding what gives you peace of mind first is key, and sometimes that means starting simple! It’s awesome to see how much thought you put into helping others feel confident in their choices! 