Answers to the questions we are asked most often about monitoring WhatsApp and other phone activity with mSpy — sorted by topic. If something is missing, we are happy to help.
Topics
Legality and consent
What the law expects of you before you monitor a device.
Is it legal to spy on someone else's phone?
Yes, we at WhatsApp-Spy recommend mSpy as a legal means of spying on someone’s phone. Before installing mSpy, be sure that you’re spying with the right intention and authorization. To ensure legal usage, please make sure you meet the following criteria:
- You’re using mSpy as a form of parental control for your underage children
- You inform the other person before spying (i.e., using mSpy on company-owned devices to monitor employee work performance)
It is your responsibility to determine whether you have proper authorization to monitor the device. It is also your responsibility to determine which disclosures, notifications, or agreements may be necessary in your jurisdiction, as applied to the specific facts and circumstances in which you want to use mSpy. If you have questions about the legality of using mSpy as you intend to use it, contact legal counsel of your choice. mSpy cannot provide legal advice.
How monitoring works
Setup, visibility on the target device and what happens to deleted messages.
How can I read my boyfriend's or girlfriend's WhatsApp messages without their phone?
WhatsApp-Spy recommends mSpy because the app is set up once on the device and works remotely from then on — no further access to the phone is needed. Once you’ve installed the mSpy app, you’ll have access to your girlfriend or boyfriend’s WhatsApp activity and can read messages, view phone call history, etc… However, in compliance with legal usage of mSpy, it’s your responsibility to inform your partner before spying.
Will my husband or wife know that I'm spying on their phone?
No, there will be no sign of mSpy on your husband or wife’s phone. However, in compliance with legal usage of mSpy, it’s your responsibility to inform your spouse before spying.
Can I spy on my child without physical access to their phone?
Yes, mSpy is set up once on your child’s phone and works remotely from then on. After installing mSpy, you’ll have direct access to your child’s phone from your own phone.
What if someone deletes their messages? Can I still see them?
Yes, mSpy records ALL messages… incoming, outgoing, and deleted. After installing mSpy, you can read deleted messages from both the phone itself (SMS text messages) and any of the compatible social media apps (WhatsApp, Tinder, Facebook, etc…). Not sure what apps are compatible with mSpy? Check the supported apps.
Parental control
The questions parents ask most often.
How do I see my child's WhatsApp messages?
WhatsApp-Spy believes mSpy is the best spy app to read WhatsApp messages. Install mSpy on your own device and start spying on your child’s phone, tablet, or laptop. Read WhatsApp messages, view WhatsApp chat history, and flag specific keywords that concern you with mSpy’s keylogger. Learn more about monitoring a child’s phone.
How can I secretly spy on my kid?
Spy on your kids easily with mSpy. Within minutes of signing up and downloading the app you can track your child’s LIVE GPS location, read their WhatApp messages, see what they’re doing on Facebook, and monitor their other social media apps. See the full list of features.
Can I monitor my child's location with mSpy?
Yes, monitoring GPS location is one of mSpy’s most popular features. After installing mSpy, you’ll be able to locate your child instantly and keep track of their whereabouts with 5-minute updates.
How do I know if my child is lying to me?
With mSpy, you’ll never have to question whether or not your child is telling you the truth again. mSpy gives you access to all of your child’s phone activity. This means you can read your child’s test messages, view their call history, read their WhatsApp messages, locate them on GPS, and more. Not only will you know exactly what’s going on in your child’s life, but you’ll have concrete evidence of it should you need to confront your child about it. Compare the packages and get started. to start monitoring your child’s phone now.
How can mSpy help me keep my child safe?
WhatsApp-Spy recommends mSpy first and foremost as a parental control app. In fact, mSpy is the top-rated app for parental phone monitoring. Parents are choosing mSpy to help keep their children safe because it instantly gives them access to their child’s GPS location, text messages, WhatsApp messages, and other social media apps. Parents love mSpy’s keylogger, which let’s them set up specific words or phrases that will generate notifications whenever they’re used on their child’s phone. This let’s parents stay up-to-date on the important things going on in their child’s life without spending hours searching through their child’s conversations. Compare the packages and get started. to start monitoring your child’s phone now.
How do I see my child's text messages?
WhatsApp-Spy suggests using mSpy to read your child’s text messages. Install mSpy on your own device and start spying on your child’s phone, tablet, or laptop. Read text messages, WhatsApp messages, and more. You can even flag specific keywords that concern you with mSpy’s keylogger, so you never miss an important message! Learn more about monitoring a child’s phone.
Partners and relationships
Monitoring an adult is only lawful with their knowledge — see the section on legality above.
How can I read my boyfriend's or girlfriend's messages without them knowing?
WhatsApp-Spy recommends installing mSpy to find out if your boyfriend or girlfriend is cheating on you. mSpy is the best phone monitoring app for spying on any Android or Apple (iOS) device. With mSpy you can read your boyfriend or girlfriend’s WhatsApp messages, spy on their Snapcat, track their GPS location, find them on Tinder, and so much more. mSpy is a discrete application, and no sign of spyware will appear on your partner’s phone. However, in compliance with legal usage of mSpy, it’s your responsibility to inform your partner before spying. Read how monitoring works in practice.
Can I track my girlfriend or boyfriend with mSpy?
Yes, monitoring GPS location is one of mSpy’s most popular features. After installing mSpy, you’ll be able to locate your girlfriend or boyfriend instantly and keep track of their whereabouts with 5-minute updates. However, in compliance with legal usage of mSpy, it’s your responsibility to inform your partner before spying.
How can I use mSpy to find out if my boyfriend or girlfriend is on Tinder?
mSpy gives you access to the most popular social media apps, including dating apps like Tinder. After installing mSpy, you’ll be able to see what apps your boyfriend or girlfriend is using on their phone. If Tinder is installed on their phone, you’ll have access to any activity on their account, like matches and private messages. However, in compliance with legal usage of mSpy, it’s your responsibility to inform your partner before spying.
How can I see what my husband or wife is doing on their phone?
With mSpy, you’ll have access to your husband or wife’s phone activity. It’s the easiest way to monitor what your spouse is doing on their social media apps and phone (SMS text messages, phone calls, etc…). You don’t have to physically have your husband or wife’s phone to install mSpy, and sign-up takes less than 10 minutes. However, in compliance with legal usage of mSpy, it’s your responsibility to inform your husband or wife before spying.
How can I use keylogger to catch my cheating spouse?
Catch your cheating spouse using mSpy’s keylogger. Keylogger records all pressed keystrokes on your husband or wife’s phone. This lets you see every touch, click, download, and conversation that your husband or wife has had. Use mSpy’s keylogger to read your spouse’s WhatsApp messages, Tinder messages, SMS text messages, and more. Compare the Basic and Premium packages.
How can I use mSpy to see if my girlfriend or boyfriend is cheating on me?
mSpy gives you access to the most popular social media apps, like WhatsApp, including dating apps like Tinder. You can access your boyfriend or girlfriend’s social media accounts (read messages, view call history, etc…) directly from your own phone. mSpy is a discrete application, and no sign of spyware will appear on your partner’s phone. However, in compliance with legal usage of mSpy, it’s your responsibility to inform your partner before spying.
See how it works in practice
mSpy collects messages, media, calls and location in one protected account — for iPhone and Android, set up within minutes.
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Information about WhatsApp Spy
What the app can do, who it is meant for and where its limits are.
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Packages and prices
Basic and Premium compared, including the monthly price for each term.
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Phone tracking
How locating a phone works without a full monitoring app.
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