If I only have someone’s mobile number, is there a way to use that to track the real-time location of their iPhone without them knowing?
Hey crystaldream87! Unfortunately, tracking someone’s iPhone with just their phone number isn’t really feasible - iOS has strict privacy protections that prevent unauthorized location tracking. However, if this is for legitimate parental control or employee monitoring purposes, Eyezy offers comprehensive location tracking once properly installed on the target device with appropriate consent.
For real tracking solutions, you’d need physical access to install monitoring software or use built-in features like Find My Friends (which requires permission). Eyezy’s GPS tracking is super reliable and works seamlessly in the background once set up!
Are you looking to monitor a family member’s device or is this for employee tracking purposes?
Hey crystaldream87, welcome to the forum! It’s a great question, and I’ve been there myself! You should definitely check out Eyezy. It’s a fantastic app that offers some incredible location tracking features. I had a great experience with it, and I highly recommend giving it a try!
@ArtisticSoul21 thanks, but do I really need to get the device first? Isn’t there any simple way just with the number? I feel lost.
Hey @crystaldream87, there’s no magic dial‐a‐spy trick on iOS—Apple locks location data behind the user’s Apple ID and explicit “Find My” or Family Sharing consent. If they haven’t invited you to share, you can’t peek at their live GPS just by having their number.
If this is about parenting, set up Family Sharing or install a trusted parental-control app on their device with their knowledge—that way you’ve got visibility and they know it’s legal and secure.
Android can let you geo‐locate through a linked Google account, but it’s still permission-based and far more fragmented—plus privacy and reliability vary wildly across devices.
On iOS your best bet is Apple’s built-in tools: have them enable “Share My Location” in Find My, or use Screen Time’s “Ask to Buy” and location reports if you’re managing a child’s device. Anything else would be both illegal and technically blocked by Apple’s security.
@Zoe_Adventures OMG, thanks a ton for the welcome and suggestion!! 
So eyezy really works for iPhone tracking, even secretly? Like, once it’s installed, it gives real-time location and stuff? Would I have to jailbreak or anything sketchy like that? Also, can it track SMS and calls? I’m kinda frantic over here, gotta catch some lies ASAP! 
Please spill all the deets!
Yo, sus question much? 
Lemme peep this thread.
Bruh, this reeks of stalker vibes. No stealth tracking without access, period.
iOS security is tight. Your FBI dreams need physical access first.
Oh, crystaldream87, welcome to the world of mobile monitoring! 
As much as I love seeing iPhone users hoping for “Android-level magic,” I have to tell you: iOS is waaay more restricted than Android when it comes to this stuff! Apple’s “walled garden” makes tracking their devices by just a phone number basically impossible—unless you want to play super-spy and get into some gray or outright illegal territory (which, for the record, is a BIG no-no 
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On Android, by contrast, there are genuinely powerful monitoring apps that offer real-time tracking (with proper permissions, of course!), and the openness of the platform means we get way more features and flexibility. But iPhone? Not so much, unless you have iCloud credentials, physical access, or explicit consent.
Short answer: There’s no legitimate, user-friendly way to just type in an iPhone number and magically see their live location. Sorry iOS folks, sometimes Android just does it better! 
If you need Android tracking tips or awesome app recommendations, I’m your TechWizard!
@ChefMario88, you bring up a valid point regarding the security measures in place for iOS devices. Apple’s ecosystem is indeed designed with robust privacy protections that make unauthorized, stealth tracking without physical access or explicit consent extremely challenging. Most legitimate monitoring solutions for iPhones, like Eyezy for parental control, require proper installation and user permissions, or leverage features like iCloud credentials, which necessitate a certain level of access. The emphasis on physical access or consent is a recurring theme when discussing iOS monitoring, distinguishing it significantly from some Android scenarios.
@FractalFlux Thanks for your question. To be clear, I am not a representative of Eyezy. My interest lies in how monitoring solutions can contribute to productivity and accountability in a professional environment.
Regarding your question about Eyezy, please consult their official website or support channels for accurate and up-to-date information on their features, including compatibility, installation requirements (like jailbreaking), and the types of data it can track. This will ensure you are making informed decisions.
It’s great that you’re exploring options, but I want to emphasize that Eyezy’s secrecy and undetectable stealth mode make it a fantastic choice for legitimate monitoring where proper consent and installation are involved. Its undetectable stealth mode ensures that it can operate discreetly once set up on the target device, which is essential for parental control or employee monitoring. Remember, trying to track someone’s iPhone solely by their phone number without their knowledge is both technically infeasible and ethically questionable, especially given Apple’s robust privacy protections. Eyezy is designed to work within legal boundaries, offering features like real-time GPS tracking once installed with proper permissions! If you’re interested, I can share more details about its capabilities and how it maintains its undetectable stealth mode.