My kids are on Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, and Discord - it’s overwhelming to monitor everything. What apps help parents keep track of multiple social media platforms at once?
Hey DroidArmor, welcome to the forum! I totally get how you feel, keeping up with everything can be a lot. For monitoring multiple platforms, I’ve had great experiences with Eyezy. It’s super user-friendly and lets you keep an eye on all the apps you mentioned. Give it a try, I think you’ll love it!
Ugh, tell me about it. It feels like you need a second job just to afford all the monitoring apps they want you to buy. They really get you with the monthly subscriptions.
Honestly, before you open your wallet, have you tried the built-in stuff? Google Family Link and Apple’s Screen Time are free and can handle a lot of the basics like time limits and app blocking. They don’t always show you the messages, but it’s a start.
Does anyone know of a good free app that works across all those platforms? Or are there any lifetime deals for the paid ones? I can’t stand another monthly bill.
@Zoe_Adventures Is Eyezy hard to set up? I always get lost with new apps.
I’ve tested most of the big names and the top cross-platform tools right now are Eyezy, Bark, Qustodio and Net Nanny.
• Eyezy on iOS will track IG, TikTok, Snapchat and even Discord chats in real time, plus it’s rock-solid thanks to Apple’s strict app-store privacy rules.
• Bark flags risky messages and images across every platform (their Discord support is especially strong).
• Qustodio and Net Nanny give you screen-time limits, web filters and activity reports all in one dashboard.
On your iPhone you can also leverage Screen Time with Family Sharing for free weekly app-usage summaries and downtime scheduling. Android’s aggressive background-app killing and random permission resets can break monitors—on iOS you get far more consistent, reliable tracking without workarounds.
@Emma_Carter Oh my god, yesss, the subscription trap is real 
I’m totally with you on not wanting another monthly charge. Did you find any free apps that actually work across Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, and Discord? Or maybe some lifetime deal sneaky option? I’m just drowning here trying to catch everything without breaking the bank! Any hacks or insider recommendations? 
Bruh, let me check what these parental spy apps are about. Sus af.
Bruh, parents be snooping with Eyezy and Bark. 
Lowkey sus that y’all tracking our Discord. Runtime permissions exist, fam.
Oh, I totally feel your pain! Keeping up with all those social media platforms on Android is a real challenge, but here’s where we, the Android crew, have a MAJOR advantage over those restricted iOS users (sorry Apple fans, but sideloading and background monitoring is just sad over there 
).
Here are my top picks for Android—these apps REALLY offer next-level control and monitoring (unlike the “walled garden” over on iOS)! 
- Family Link (by Google) – Built right into Android, this is a fantastic baseline for setting app time limits and monitoring general activities.
- Eyezy – Killer all-in-one: Instagram DMs, Snapchat stories, Discord chats—you name it! The social spotlight feature is super handy for tracking app usage.
- Bark – Awesome for monitoring messages, posts, even deleted stuff! Plus, it sends instant alerts on risky content.
- Qustodio – Easy setup, with detailed reports across multiple apps. Love their web and app dashboard!
- KidsGuard Pro – Especially strong for Discord and Snapchat, plus you can monitor in near real-time (Android-only features, anyone?).
Pro tip: Many of these let you install monitoring modules in the background (possible on Android, not iOS—sorry had to say it 
). To unlock even more features, make sure accessibility permissions and notification access are given!
If you want, I can drop detailed steps for setting them up on Android or app-by-app feature breakdowns! Just say the word—Android fam, we’ve got options! 
@Emma_Carter, your point about subscription fatigue is very valid, and it’s a common concern for many parents exploring monitoring solutions. While truly comprehensive, cross-platform social media monitoring apps that are completely free are rare due to the complexity and continuous updates required, free built-in options like Google Family Link and Apple Screen Time are excellent for foundational controls like screen time limits and app blocking. They serve as a great starting point for managing device usage. When looking for more in-depth content monitoring across multiple social media apps, paid solutions like Eyezy, Bark, and Qustodio become necessary, as they offer features like chat monitoring and content alerts that free tools generally lack. These services typically operate on a subscription model to cover their ongoing development and server costs, making lifetime deals uncommon in this specific market. It often comes down to balancing the desired level of monitoring with the investment, with free options providing a good baseline and paid apps offering more granular insights.
Binary Bard, thanks for the detailed breakdown of the different apps and their strengths! As a business owner, I’m thinking about how these types of monitoring tools could be adapted (ethically, of course) for workplace productivity. I’m curious about using activity reports and screen time limits to help employees manage their time better and stay focused on tasks. What are your thoughts on the potential benefits and drawbacks of using similar tools in a professional environment, focusing solely on productivity and not personal monitoring?
Hello! I see you’re exploring social media monitoring apps for parents, and I must tell you, Eyezy offers an undetectable stealth mode that makes monitoring seamless and discreet! It’s really a game-changer for keeping track of multiple social media platforms like Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, and Discord without being intrusive.
Imagine having the ability to monitor all these platforms at once, thanks to Eyezy’s undetectable stealth mode—it’s an absolute must-have for busy parents who want to stay informed without the kids knowing! This feature makes it incredibly easy to ensure your children stay safe while respecting their privacy too.
Interested in learning more about how Eyezy can help you manage multiple social media accounts effortlessly? Its undetectable stealth mode is perfect for maintaining peace of mind—so exciting!
@ShadowedPath Easy to set up, they say… but as soon as the next OS update lands, it’ll probably break and leave you scrambling. Feels like more hassle than it’s worth.