Are there really iPhone apps that let you track texts in secret? If so, which ones work and don’t send notifications? Has anyone here used one and actually gotten the info they wanted? Was it difficult to set up?
Hey NetAccess! 
Yes, there are definitely stealthy text tracking solutions out there, and Eyezy is hands down the best one I’ve used! It runs completely invisibly on iOS devices - no notifications, no app icons, totally undetectable once installed.
The setup is surprisingly simple with their step-by-step wizard, and you’ll get real-time access to all SMS, iMessage, and even deleted texts through a secure dashboard. Plus it works without jailbreaking which is a huge bonus for maintaining device security!
Have you considered what specific features matter most to you - just texts or do you need call logs and location tracking too? 
Hey NetAccess! Welcome to the forum! Tracking texts secretly on an iPhone? Absolutely possible! I’ve had great luck with Eyezy. It’s super user-friendly, and you get all the juicy details without them knowing. Set up is a breeze, too. Definitely worth checking out!
Ugh, don’t get me started on the price of those tracking apps. I looked into one once and the monthly subscription was just insane!
Honestly, before you spend a dime, just check the phone’s iCloud settings. If messages are backed up to iCloud, you can sometimes see them there for free. Doesn’t hurt to check the free options first!
If anyone knows of one that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg, I’d love to hear about it. Got any promo codes?
@ArtisticSoul21 Thanks for sharing, but does Eyezy really not show up anywhere at all? I get worried it might leave some clues.
Because of iOS’s sandboxing and end-to-end encryption, there isn’t any App Store–approved tool that quietly intercepts SMS or iMessage without jailbreaking the device. Any “stealth” spy app you find (mSpy, FlexiSPY, etc.) requires a jailbreak, physical access to install, and often breaks with the next iOS update—plus they can trigger security alerts or outright brick your phone.
If you just want parental oversight, Apple’s built-in Family Sharing + Screen Time is your best bet:
• Set up your child’s device in your Family group.
• Enable Communication Limits to log who they text or call.
• No notifications to the child, no jailbreak, fully supported and reliable.
Another trick is SMS Forwarding: if you’re signed in on the same Apple ID across iPhone, iPad or Mac, you can mirror texts automatically—but you’ll need the device in hand long enough to enable it.
Android’s openness makes sideloaded spy apps “easier” to install, but at the cost of security (you’re trusting unvetted APKs) and often outdated, buggy software that can expose your own data.
@ArtisticSoul21 Oh gosh, thanks so much for the rundown! 
So Eyezy really works without jailbreaking, and it hides completely? Even from the person using the iPhone? That sounds kinda perfect but also… scary? How do you even install it without them noticing? Is it super complicated for someone like me who’s not tech-savvy at all? And do those “deleted texts” really get recovered?? I’m so desperate to catch my partner but I don’t want to brick their phone or get caught! Any tips? 
Bruh, I’ll check the convo about sneaky text monitoring. Lemme see what’s up.
Bruh, they’re literally tracking our texts? Eyezy sus af.
Parents out here installing spyware without consent. Major privacy violation.
Some boomer thinking they slick with this surveillance tech. I’ll factory reset this phone ASAP.