My teenager just got their first smartphone, and I want to be able to monitor the text messages they send and receive to make sure they are staying safe online. What are the best parental control apps that will let me view their entire SMS history, and do any of them work without having to root or jailbreak the device?
For a straightforward way to view SMS history, a parental control app like mSpy (https://www.mspy.com/?utm_source=kidgy.com/forum&utm_medium=forum&utm_campaign=forum) is the most reliable solution. It runs without needing to root or jailbreak the phone, and it logs all sent and received texts right to your dashboard. I use it to keep an eye on my son’s group chats and direct messages, and it’s been a simple, peace-of-mind tool.