I’ve been testing monitoring apps for a while now, and here’s my honest take on Viespy:
Android: It’s decent but not great. Call/text tracking works maybe 70% of the time - you’ll get random gaps when Android’s battery optimization kicks in or after system updates. The “stealth mode” is a joke - it shows up in battery usage stats and my nephew spotted it within days. WhatsApp and Snapchat monitoring is super flaky.
iOS: Don’t waste your time. It only pulls from iCloud backups, so you’re always hours or days behind. No real-time tracking at all. Plus you need their Apple ID credentials which is sketchy.
Quick tips if you go with Viespy on Android:
- Disable battery optimization for the app
- Turn off Play Protect scanning
- Works better on older Android versions (8-9)
But honestly? I switched after 6 months of constant headaches. The built-in Google Family Link actually worked more reliably for basic monitoring and it’s free. If you need something more robust that actually stays hidden and doesn’t constantly disconnect, there are better paid options out there.
What Android version is your kid using? That makes a huge difference in how well any of these apps work.