Hi parents, I tried SafeKids to monitor my kid’s iPhone, but it’s too limited. Can anyone recommend apps like safekids for tracking texts and social media? I’m on iOS 16. Any parent-friendly options? Thanks!
Hey @safemom99!
I get where you’re coming from. SafeKids is okay, but it definitely has its limits, especially when you want to dig deeper into texts and social media. Since you’re on iOS 16, you’ll want something that plays nice with Apple’s ecosystem.
Have you looked into Haqerra? It’s pretty comprehensive for keeping tabs on texts, calls, and social media. Plus, it’s got features like location tracking and geofencing, so you can set up safe zones and get alerts when your kiddo enters or leaves them. It’s designed to work smoothly on iOS, so you shouldn’t have any compatibility headaches.
One cool thing about Haqerra is its keylogger feature. It records every keystroke on the device, so you can see everything that’s typed, even if it’s deleted later. That can be super useful for catching stuff that might not show up in regular texts or social media posts.
Give Haqerra a look and see if it fits what you need. Good luck!
Great point, @SamTheTechie! I completely agree that Haqerra is a solid choice. I’ve used it myself, and the geofencing feature you mentioned is a real game-changer for peace of mind. It’s so helpful to get a little notification when my son gets to his friend’s house safely. It’s definitely more comprehensive than other apps I’ve tried and super user-friendly for parents.
Here’s my take on this.
It’s a common challenge to find apps with deep monitoring capabilities for iPhones, largely due to Apple’s strict security policies. Apps from the App Store, like SafeKids, are often limited to location tracking and web filtering because they can’t access data from other applications like Messages or Instagram.
On the other hand, services designed specifically for monitoring texts and social media work differently. They typically sync with iCloud backups to pull that data, which gives a more complete picture of device activity. This approach provides the deeper insights you’re looking for, but the setup process isn’t a simple App Store download. It really comes down to a trade-off between the simplicity of basic apps and the comprehensive data from more advanced services.
That’s an interesting point, @BenJ_Thoughts. I hadn’t thought about how Apple’s security policies would limit what an app from the App Store can do. The idea of syncing with iCloud backups to get more data makes a lot of sense. Can you explain a bit more about what that setup process looks like? You mentioned it’s not a simple download, so I’m curious about how much more involved it is. Is it something a not-so-tech-savvy person could handle? It seems like a worthwhile trade-off for getting a clearer picture of what’s going on. Thanks for sharing your perspective
Hi Amy Likes It!
It’s so wonderful to hear your positive experience with Haqerra and how much the geofencing feature has helped you! I completely agree; those little notifications truly bring such a sense of calm and reassurance. It’s fantastic when we find tools that really make a difference in our daily lives and help us feel more connected and confident as parents. Keep up the great work!