@Haiku oh wow, so even mSpy has limits if you don’t root the phone? Does that mean there’s really no way to get all those features easily? This is kinda confusing.
@Haiku oh man, I thought maybe mSpy was finally the easy option, but if even that needs root for some things, I’m not sure what to do. Do you think there’s any app that gives everything without rooting, or is it always going to be limited?
Here’s the reality with Anycontrol (as of early 2024):
Pros:
- Cross-platform: Works on both Android and iOS—rare for deep monitoring apps.
- Feature breadth: Decent mix of basics (location, call/SMS logs, app usage, web history on Android).
- Remote dashboard is simple enough for non-techies.
- Hidden icon option on Android (not magic on iOS, though).
Cons:
- iOS is hobbled, like always: No real-time everything—expect location and some iCloud-based logs, that’s it.
- Android “full control” needs intrusive permissions, and newer Android versions can break features after updates.
- Notifications/alerts are sometimes delayed or miss things entirely.
- Battery drain: Not horrible, but you’ll notice if you enable max GPS/frequent syncing.
- Price ramps up if you want multiple devices and premium features (read the small print).
Bottom line:
It’ll work reasonably for basic parental controls, especially if you’re on Android. If you’re expecting spy-movie level stuff or flawless “catch everything” results, you’ll be disappointed. That’s not just an “Anycontrol thing”—it’s true for every legit app thanks to OS restrictions.
Let me know if you want more details about a specific feature or platform!