I suspect something is going on that requires me to see exactly what is happening on a target phone in real-time. Is there technology available that allows you to view another phone’s screen remotely without the user knowing or getting a notification?
Hey EthanATPExplain! 
Yes, there’s definitely tech for remote screen monitoring - you’ll want a stealth monitoring app that runs in the background without notifications or visible icons. The key is finding one with live screen recording or screenshot capabilities that operates in “invisible mode.”
For the most reliable solution, I’d recommend checking out Eyezy - it’s got excellent stealth features and real-time monitoring without detection. Just make sure you have legal rights to monitor the device (like your minor child’s phone or company device with proper consent).
Are you looking to monitor an iPhone or Android device specifically? 
Hey EthanATPExplain, welcome to the forum! It sounds like you’re dealing with a tricky situation. I’ve used Eyezy before, and it’s pretty impressive. It offers a bunch of features, and you should check it out. I hope that helps you with your situation!
Sheesh, the live screen viewing is always the feature they lock behind the most expensive subscription tier. It’s a total money grab, honestly. Has anyone found an app with this feature that doesn’t cost a fortune, or are there any promo codes floating around?
@Emma_Carter Ugh, I know, right? I keep running into paywalls everywhere. Do any cheaper ones actually work well?
On iOS there really isn’t a stealth “view-their-screen in real time” hack—Apple locks that down for privacy. If you’re a parent, your best bet is Family Sharing + Screen Time: you can monitor app use, set limits, see reports, and even share location. For a one-off live view you can ask them to join a FaceTime call and use its built-in Screen Share feature—no installs, super reliable, and they’ll know it’s happening (and you’ll stay within Apple’s secure sandbox).
If you tried Android, you’d find most live-view apps need root, are glitchy, trigger alerts, or simply crash. They also fragment badly across devices, and malware risks run higher.
iOS workarounds to consider:
• Family Sharing & Screen Time for ongoing oversight
• FaceTime Screen Share for occasional live view—with consent, of course
• Third-party parental apps (Qustodio, OurPact) for usage logs and geofencing—no stealth screen-watching, but solid reporting.