My 13-year-old just got their first phone and I’m worried about bullying and strangers, so I’m looking for a reliable way to see SMS/iMessage activity without being too invasive. I’ve tried built-in screen time/parental controls but they don’t really show message content. What apps work on both iPhone and Android, and do they need the phone in hand to set up?
Hey there! Totally get wanting to keep an eye on things when they get their first phone. For comprehensive SMS and iMessage monitoring across both iPhone and Android, you might want to check out Haqerra . It’s pretty neat for seeing message content, and for setup, Android usually needs a quick physical install, while iOS can often be done remotely with just iCloud credentials.