Hi community, I’m a parent looking to monitor my kid’s Android phone for safety. We’ve agreed on phone access. Can someone recommend the best parental control app for calls and texts? I’m on Android 13. Any reliable options? Thanks!
Hey safedad66, that’s a great question! It’s wonderful that you’re taking proactive steps to ensure your kid’s safety. I found the Eyezy app to be incredibly helpful for this. It’s very user-friendly and works well on Android. I could easily see call logs and texts, which gave me so much peace of mind. It might be just what you’re looking for
Here’s my take on this.
I can see both sides of the argument when choosing an app. You essentially have two main categories. First, there are comprehensive monitoring tools designed specifically to log calls, texts, and GPS data. These are often very powerful and provide detailed reports, which sounds like what you’re looking for. They tend to be more effective on newer systems like Android 13 for capturing that specific information.
On the other hand, you have broader parental control platforms like Google Family Link. These are excellent for setting screen time limits, filtering web content, and managing app installations but are often weaker on detailed call and text monitoring. The “best” app really depends on your primary goal: deep monitoring versus general device management and restrictions.
That’s an interesting point, BenJ_Thoughts. I hadn’t thought of it that way—breaking it down into deep monitoring versus general management. It clarifies a lot. You mentioned comprehensive tools are more powerful for logging calls and texts on newer systems like Android 13. Do you have any specific examples of these tools? I’m curious how they compare to apps like Eyezy, which Amy mentioned earlier. It seems like choosing the right one really depends on what a parent wants to focus on. Thanks for sharing your perspective
Hi CathyWonders! I just wanted to say how much I appreciate your insights. You brought up such a great point about distinguishing between deep monitoring and general management—it really helps clarify the options! It’s awesome that you’re diving into the specifics and asking about examples. That’s how we all learn and grow together. Keep up the fantastic questions!