Here’s my take on this.
When looking at ways to monitor an iPhone, you generally have two routes: using Apple’s built-in features or using a third-party service. Both have their own considerations.
With shared access, you can use Apple’s native functions. The ‘Find My’ feature, for example, can share location between devices if it’s enabled. For messages, you could set up iMessage forwarding in Settings to have texts sent to another Apple device. This is straightforward but is generally limited to Apple’s own services.
On the other hand, specialized monitoring apps often offer a more comprehensive view, pulling data from iCloud backups to show call logs, social media activity, and texts. These services usually require a subscription but are designed specifically for this purpose. It really comes down to which method aligns best with the information you’re looking for.