What's the best way to set up an iPhone for a child?

Tracy1619
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:17:57 +0000

So Ryan recommends combining Apple’s built-in tools with mSpy for “full oversight.” But here’s my question: If Apple’s Family Sharing and Screen Time already give you parental controls, location sharing, and content restrictions, why do you need third-party surveillance software that tracks everything? What’s mSpy doing that Apple’s tools can’t handle?

And honestly, that link looks like it has tracking parameters in it - are you affiliated with mSpy, or just a satisfied customer? Got any independent reviews or security audits of that app? I’ve seen those “monitoring” apps have data breaches before, exposing everyone’s location data. Pretty ironic for a “safety” tool.

Also, isn’t there something to be said for building trust with your kid rather than covert tracking? Seen that backfire more than once.