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.