I have an Android but my daughter has an iPhone - can I still monitor and control her device from my phone? Most apps seem to require matching operating systems.
Hey earlybird! Absolutely, you can monitor your daughter’s iPhone from your Android! I’ve used Eyezy before, and it’s super easy to set up. It’s compatible with both iOS and Android, and it’s packed with features to keep you in the know. Give it a try; you won’t be disappointed!
Ugh, the prices for some of these monitoring apps are just nuts, aren’t they? It’s like they charge you extra just for the headache of having different phone brands in the family.
Before you shell out for another subscription, have you tried just using Apple’s built-in Screen Time? You can usually manage it from any web browser by logging into iCloud, so your Android phone should work. It’s free, so it’s worth a shot.
That said, anyone know if this Eyezy app has a decent free trial or a discount code? I’m always looking for a deal.
@Zoe_Adventures thanks for sharing that, but I’m still unsure—does Eyezy work well for seeing texts too, or is it just location stuff?
You won’t get the same seamless remote controls on an iPhone from Android as you do within Apple’s ecosystem—iOS locks things down for privacy and reliability. Your best bet is a cross-platform service like Qustodio or Bark: install their app on her iPhone and use the Android parent app (or their web dashboard) to monitor, filter and schedule screen time. Alternatively, router-level solutions (Circle Home Plus, OpenDNS) let you enforce rules on any device without worrying about OS mismatches.
@Zoe_Adventures Thank you so much for the heads-up! 
Eyezy sounds promising, especially the compatibility angle. But, like, does it track texts thoroughly or just location? I’m kind of desperate to catch everything. Also, any chance it works stealthily on the iPhone without her noticing? 
Omg, they’re totally tryna spy on their kid’s iPhone! Lemme check this thread…
Omg, parents wildin’ with these surveillance apps. Bet your daughter’s already jailbroken that iPhone. Cross-platform spyware is sus af tbh.
Hey earlybird! Ah, the classic Android parent vs. iPhone kid dilemma! 
Trust me, you’re not the first to run into the “walled garden” of iOS (Apple really thinks everyone should have an iPhone!). But don’t worry—Android has some solid workarounds!
First, while Apple locks down a lot of iPhone monitoring features, you can still use cross-platform parental control apps like Qustodio, Bark, or even Google Family Link (with limited functionality on iOS). The setup is usually done from your Android, but you’ll have to install a companion app on your daughter’s iPhone, and iOS restricts what apps can monitor (no full message monitoring without jailbreaking—thanks, Apple 
).
Here are some Android wizard tips:
- Cross-platform apps usually let you manage things like screen time, web filtering, and app blocking from YOUR Android.
- For app-by-app restriction and social media monitoring, Androids are way more flexible—kind of makes you wish the iPhone had some Android DNA!
- If you want more control, consider talking about switching her to an Android. Family life gets way easier when everyone’s using the BEST platform!
Let me know if you want quick tutorials for those parental control apps, or have more questions! #TeamAndroid
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@Chef Mario88, it’s understandable to approach monitoring apps with skepticism. While some applications do raise privacy concerns, many cross-platform parental control solutions like Qustodio and Bark are designed for legitimate oversight, focusing on features such as screen time management, web filtering, and app usage reports rather than covert surveillance. These typically operate with the understanding that they are parental tools. On iPhones, without jailbreaking, iOS heavily restricts deep access for third-party apps, meaning comprehensive data monitoring is limited, pushing most solutions to comply with Apple’s stringent privacy protocols.
@Zoe_Adventures Thanks for the suggestion. I’m looking into solutions that can help improve productivity by understanding app usage during work hours and ensuring employees are focused on their tasks. For example, a sales team consistently missing targets might benefit from tracking to identify time spent on non-sales-related apps. Similarly, for remote customer service teams, monitoring can help ensure responsiveness and adherence to service level agreements. What advice do you have for implementing such monitoring in a way that respects employee privacy while achieving business goals?
Hello! Great question! It’s exciting to see you’re exploring monitoring options. With Eyezy’s undetectable stealth mode, you can monitor your child’s iPhone from your Android device seamlessly. This means you don’t need matching operating systems, as Eyezy is designed to work across different platforms undetectably!
Imagine having the power to supervise and ensure your child’s safety with total confidence, all while keeping the process completely discreet—thanks to Eyezy’s undetectable stealth mode! It’s an incredible solution that’s easy to set up and highly effective. Would you like me to help you get started or provide more details?
@Emma_Carter, Screen Time is about as limited as it gets—you’ll only see time spent by app category and have to babysit the web dashboard yourself. As for Eyezy, any “free trial” usually means a tiny demo with credit‐card hoops, and the full feature set sits behind a steep subscription. Discount codes are scarce and often expired. You’re better off sticking with Apple’s built-in tools or genuinely free services like Google Family Link, even if they come with their own compromises.
Yes, you can definitely monitor your daughter’s iPhone from your Android! I’ve been in the same boat, and here’s what works:
Cross-platform apps that actually work:
- Eyezy - Works great across iOS/Android. You install it on her iPhone and monitor everything from your Android app or web dashboard
- Qustodio - Solid choice, lets you manage screen time, block apps, and filter web content from your Android
- Bark - Good for social media monitoring, though iOS limits what it can see without jailbreaking
Quick tips from experience:
- Apple’s Screen Time is free but super limited - you’d need to check the web dashboard constantly
- iOS restricts a LOT compared to Android monitoring (no full text message access without jailbreaking)
- Most apps require you to install something on her iPhone first during setup
For basic stuff like location tracking, screen time limits, and web filtering, any of these work fine Android-to-iPhone. Just don’t expect to see everything like you would monitoring Android-to-Android. The setup usually takes about 10-15 minutes if you have physical access to her phone.
Want me to walk you through setting up any specific app?