{"id":6832,"date":"2025-04-21T01:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-21T01:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/?p=6832"},"modified":"2025-04-17T06:51:36","modified_gmt":"2025-04-17T06:51:36","slug":"text-message-trackers-for-parental-control","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/text-message-trackers-for-parental-control\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 8 Text Message Trackers for Parental Control in 2025 (Free &#038; Paid)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Every day, kids face hidden dangers online, with cyberbullying, phishing attempts, scams, disturbing content and sexual solicitation lurking in texts and on social media. If you won\u2019t let your kids wander into a dangerous place alone, you shouldn\u2019t leave them unprotected online. A text message location tracker and parental control app can monitor and help understand what your children are seeing and sharing. Here, we will talk about the most dependable apps you can use as a parent to monitor patterns across your child\u2019s digital communication channels.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/text-message-trackers-for-parental-control\/#What_Is_A_Text_Message_Tracker\" >What Is A Text Message Tracker?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/text-message-trackers-for-parental-control\/#How_We_Chose_the_Best_Parental_Control_Apps_of_2025\" >How We Chose the Best Parental Control Apps of 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/text-message-trackers-for-parental-control\/#Top_8_Text_Message_Trackers_for_Parental_Control_2025\" >Top 8 Text Message Trackers for Parental Control 2025<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/text-message-trackers-for-parental-control\/#SpyX\" >SpyX<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/text-message-trackers-for-parental-control\/#Google_Family_Link\" >Google Family Link<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/text-message-trackers-for-parental-control\/#MLocator_Find_Location_by_Text_Link\" >MLocator Find Location by Text Link<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/text-message-trackers-for-parental-control\/#MSafely\" >MSafely&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/text-message-trackers-for-parental-control\/#Qustodio\" >Qustodio<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/text-message-trackers-for-parental-control\/#Spy_Phone\" >Spy Phone&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/text-message-trackers-for-parental-control\/#Bark\" >Bark<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/text-message-trackers-for-parental-control\/#TeenSafe\" >TeenSafe<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/text-message-trackers-for-parental-control\/#Quick_Recap_of_Text_Message_Trackers_for_Parental_Control_2025\" >Quick Recap of Text Message Trackers for Parental Control 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/text-message-trackers-for-parental-control\/#FAQ\" >FAQ<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/text-message-trackers-for-parental-control\/#Is_Text_Message_Tracking_Legal_in_the_US\" >Is Text Message Tracking Legal in the U.S.?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/text-message-trackers-for-parental-control\/#Should_parents_look_through_their_childs_texts\" >Should parents look through their child&#8217;s texts?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/text-message-trackers-for-parental-control\/#Can_I_track_deleted_text_messages\" >Can I track deleted text messages?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/text-message-trackers-for-parental-control\/#How_to_avoid_being_detected_by_my_kids\" >How to avoid being detected by my kids?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/text-message-trackers-for-parental-control\/#Can_I_read_my_childs_texts_on_T-Mobile\" >Can I read my child&#8217;s texts on T-Mobile?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/text-message-trackers-for-parental-control\/#Wrap_Up\" >Wrap Up<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_A_Text_Message_Tracker\"><\/span><strong>What Is A Text Message Tracker?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A text message tracker is usually a feature that works within a parental control app. These apps typically help parents monitor their communications. Specifically, a text message tracker helps parents monitor their child\u2019s sent and received messages, including any accompanying multimedia files like images and videos. Some text message location trackers may even analyze text patterns, keywords, and keyphrases, alerting parents to potentially harmful content like cyberbullying. Many other text message apps track anonymous text messages, especially inappropriate exchanges. This way, parents can look into what\u2019s happening with their children and safeguard their online interactions.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_We_Chose_the_Best_Parental_Control_Apps_of_2025\"><\/span><strong>How We Chose the Best Parental Control Apps of 2025<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Knowing how vital these text message trackers and parental control apps are, you might wonder how to make the best choice. Of course, your needs should guide you to the correct parental control app. But then, here are the most important criteria to look out for:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/parental-control-app-1024x576.png\" alt=\"parental control app\" class=\"wp-image-6833\" style=\"width:700px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/parental-control-app-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/parental-control-app-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/parental-control-app-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/parental-control-app-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/parental-control-app-18x10.png 18w, https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/parental-control-app.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Monitoring function depth:<\/strong> We evaluate apps for their abilities to track SMS, social media activity, and multimedia files.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Invisibility (Hidden level): <\/strong>The best apps operate discreetly without alerting your child that you are looking at their text messages.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cross-platform compatibility: <\/strong>We will also analyze how they work or integrate with most operating systems, including Android and iOS.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Real-time reporting:<\/strong> You\u2019ll see apps that offer instant alerts and updates, which are beneficial in monitoring your children.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Privacy compliance<\/strong>: We will also examine parental control apps and text message location trackers that comply with US laws, such as COPPA, and ensure ethical tracking.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_8_Text_Message_Trackers_for_Parental_Control_2025\"><\/span><strong>Top 8 Text Message Trackers for Parental Control 2025<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As we said earlier, text message trackers are part of parental control apps. You want to ensure the exact way the text message tracker will help you safeguard your children. Here, we will discuss the most reliable parental control apps and websites with decent text message trackers for your children\u2019s safety needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SpyX\"><\/span><strong>SpyX<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/spyx.com\/features\/track-text-messages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">SpyX<\/a> is a robust parental control app offering over 40 monitoring features. You\u2019ll especially love how it tracks SMS, recovers deleted messages, and monitors multimedia. SpyX allows you to track your children\u2019s messaging over 40 apps, including all popular social media apps.\u00a0 Also, SpyX\u2019s text message tracking gives you a real-time view of your children\u2019s conversations. If your child deletes a message, SpyX still makes it accessible, giving you a complete and unaltered record. You can also check photos or videos stored on their device.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"490\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/spyx-1024x490.png\" alt=\"spyx\" class=\"wp-image-6834\" style=\"width:700px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/spyx-1024x490.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/spyx-300x144.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/spyx-768x368.png 768w, https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/spyx-1536x735.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/spyx-18x9.png 18w, https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/spyx.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>&#x1f60d;<strong>What We Like<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Works with both IOS and Android devices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SpyX works in the background, leaving no traces behind.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SpyX\u2019s remote access includes text messages, browsing history, social media interactions, GPS location tracking, and more.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can track your kid\u2019s physical and digital location in real time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>&#x1f914;<strong>What We Don\u2019t Like\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>SpyX is expensive.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No way to filter web or apps that might have inappropriate content.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keylogger, geofencing, and calendar trackers don\u2019t work on Android phones.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No way to set time limits or schedule times your kids can go online.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Google_Family_Link\"><\/span><strong>Google Family Link<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/families.google\/familylink\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">Google Family Link<\/a> is one of the best parental control apps. It is designed to help your kids build better digital habits. You\u2019ll especially love how it manages your kids&#8217; screen time and helps them access only a set of approved contacts. It\u2019s equally an excellent tool for tracking their location using Google tools and apps.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"443\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/google-family-link-1-1024x443.jpg\" alt=\"google family link\" class=\"wp-image-6835\" style=\"width:700px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/google-family-link-1-1024x443.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/google-family-link-1-300x130.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/google-family-link-1-768x332.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/google-family-link-1-18x8.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/google-family-link-1.jpg 1350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>&#x1f60d;<strong>What We Like<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Free to use.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>School time feature for focused study hours.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can approve or reject app downloads.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Privacy-focused updates using machine learning tools.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&#x1f914;<strong>What We Don\u2019t Like\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Does not track their SMS messages directly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Only provides access to track their Android phones and does not track non-Google platforms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Google Family Link does not allow filtering of all web content.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You won\u2019t access data like call logs, SMS logs, or photos.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"MLocator_Find_Location_by_Text_Link\"><\/span><strong>MLocator Find Location by Text Link<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>MLocator specializes in location data. It\u2019s a fantastic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">text message location tracker<\/a> that combines GPS technology, Wi-Fi connection, and cell tower triangulation to pinpoint your child\u2019s whereabouts anywhere in the world. You\u2019ll love how it works with Android and iPhones, giving you a platformless approach to tracking your children regardless of brand, operator, or model. Here\u2019s how it works:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to MLocator and enter the connected target account.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"514\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/mlocator-2-1024x514.jpg\" alt=\"mlocator\" class=\"wp-image-6836\" style=\"width:700px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/mlocator-2-1024x514.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/mlocator-2-300x151.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/mlocator-2-768x386.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/mlocator-2-18x9.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/mlocator-2.jpg 1177w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Input your email address to complete the creation of your account.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"391\" height=\"561\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/track-a-phone-number-online.jpg\" alt=\"track a phone number online\" class=\"wp-image-6837\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/track-a-phone-number-online.jpg 391w, https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/track-a-phone-number-online-209x300.jpg 209w, https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/track-a-phone-number-online-8x12.jpg 8w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 391px) 100vw, 391px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Once logged in, tap on \u201cLocation by link.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"405\" height=\"568\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/mlocator-location-by-link.jpg\" alt=\"mlocator location by link\" class=\"wp-image-6838\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/mlocator-location-by-link.jpg 405w, https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/mlocator-location-by-link-214x300.jpg 214w, https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/mlocator-location-by-link-9x12.jpg 9w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 405px) 100vw, 405px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Next, tap on \u201cNew link.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"974\" height=\"219\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/generate-a-tracing-link-on-mlocator.jpg\" alt=\"generate a tracing link on mlocator\" class=\"wp-image-6839\" style=\"width:700px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/generate-a-tracing-link-on-mlocator.jpg 974w, https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/generate-a-tracing-link-on-mlocator-300x67.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/generate-a-tracing-link-on-mlocator-768x173.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/generate-a-tracing-link-on-mlocator-18x4.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 974px) 100vw, 974px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enter the name or text to label the tracking link and input \u201cGenerate.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"770\" height=\"395\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/mlocator-track-location-by-link.jpg\" alt=\"mlocator track location by link\" class=\"wp-image-6840\" style=\"width:700px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/mlocator-track-location-by-link.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/mlocator-track-location-by-link-300x154.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/mlocator-track-location-by-link-768x394.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/mlocator-track-location-by-link-18x9.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Now you can share the link with them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"656\" height=\"541\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/track-text-messages-by-link.jpg\" alt=\"track text messages by link\" class=\"wp-image-6841\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/track-text-messages-by-link.jpg 656w, https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/track-text-messages-by-link-300x247.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/track-text-messages-by-link-15x12.jpg 15w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 656px) 100vw, 656px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>&#x1f60d;<strong>What We Like<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Combines SMS monitoring with a location tracker<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MLocator is easy to use by both tech newbies and advanced users.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Super affordable to use.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&#x1f914;What We Don\u2019t Like<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Requires manual activation using links shared with the target device.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There\u2019s not much support for multimedia files.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>&#x1f4b0;<strong>Pricing<\/strong>: starts at $0.89.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"MSafely\"><\/span><strong>MSafely&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/msafely.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">MSafely<\/a> also provides reliable SMS tracking alongside filtering and app blocking capabilities. It\u2019s a relatively new app that monitors users&#8217; text messages, call logs, social media usage, and app time. You\u2019ll also love how it provides tracking features for real-time updates on your children\u2019s whereabouts.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"485\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/msafely-1024x485.jpg\" alt=\"msafely\" class=\"wp-image-6842\" style=\"width:700px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/msafely-1024x485.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/msafely-300x142.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/msafely-768x363.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/msafely-18x9.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/msafely.jpg 1268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>&#x1f60d;<strong>What We Like<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Msafely works with Android and iOS platforms, requiring only access via your browser.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Easily retrieve and store photos and videos from the target device on their cloud backup.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MSafely also takes note of your children\u2019s digital habits, including time spent and frequency of app visits.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&#x1f914;What We Don\u2019t Like\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cannot fully track their interactions on social media platforms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Only offers basic monitoring capabilities with room for inaccuracies.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Does not provide opportunities to block inappropriate content.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Msafely is also quite expensive.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Qustodio\"><\/span><strong>Qustodio<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qustodio.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">Qustodio<\/a> is another great text message location tracker and parental control app. Its unique features log texts and calls on your child\u2019s device. You\u2019ll also love that their app works on Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, Kindle Fire, and Chrome OS. So, you have a well-rounded, cross-compatible app for tracking your children\u2019s digital habits.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"463\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/qustodio-1024x463.jpg\" alt=\"qustodio\" class=\"wp-image-6843\" style=\"width:700px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/qustodio-1024x463.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/qustodio-300x136.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/qustodio-768x347.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/qustodio-18x8.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/qustodio.jpg 1317w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>&#x1f60d;<strong>What We Like<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Affordable parental control app.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You\u2019ll be notified if your kids try to uninstall the Qustodio app from their phone.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access AI-powered keyword alerts to detect harmful content sent or received.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access robust reporting tools with logs of their daily activities.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&#x1f914;What We Don\u2019t Like\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Great tracking on Android, but heavily limited on IOS devices.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Qustodio does not track your children\u2019s social media interactions.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The process for setting up for multiple children can get complicated.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kids can evade the filter by installing a VPN on their phone.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Spy_Phone\"><\/span><strong>Spy Phone&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spyphone.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">Spy Phone<\/a> also provides SMS tracking, call logs, location monitoring, and multimedia access for detailed insights into your child\u2019s activities. You will love the fact that the app also includes geofencing alerts alongside traditional GPS location tracking. Your kids will also have access to a panic button that informs you when they are in trouble. And there\u2019s a \u201clost phone\u201d feature to quickly lock and recover any misplaced or stolen phone.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"501\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/spy-phone-1024x501.jpg\" alt=\"spy phone\" class=\"wp-image-6844\" style=\"width:700px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/spy-phone-1024x501.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/spy-phone-300x147.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/spy-phone-768x376.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/spy-phone-18x9.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/spy-phone.jpg 1188w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>&#x1f60d;<strong>What We Like<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Spy Phone can track deleted messages.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can access multimedia files from the target device remotely.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SpyPhone offers real-time GPS tracking of your loved ones&#8217; whereabouts.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The app can work for both Android and IOS devices.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&#x1f914;What We Don\u2019t Like\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Rooting or jailbreaking is needed on some devices to achieve complete functionality.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your kids will receive pop-up notifications whenever you\u2019re watching.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The free app comes with several privacy concerns.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It works best on Android devices but offers limited functionalities on IOS.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bark\"><\/span><strong>Bark<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bark.us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">Bark<\/a> also provides a decent text message location tracker alongside other comprehensive parental control tools. You\u2019ll love that Bark scans your children\u2019s messages, social media apps, browsers, emails, and other online activities. It will actively notify you of any patterns, keywords or multimedia files received or sent that need your attention. You can also purchase plans to track their physical locations.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"451\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bark-1024x451.jpg\" alt=\"bark\" class=\"wp-image-6845\" style=\"width:700px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bark-1024x451.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bark-300x132.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bark-768x338.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bark-18x8.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/bark.jpg 1318w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>&#x1f60d;<strong>What We Like<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Works on Android, IOS, Windows, and other devices for 360-degree monitoring.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advanced AI scanning for threats on all texts, social media, images, videos, and audio.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Achieve personalized reports on their daily and weekly activities so you can better handle any challenges that occur.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can schedule or pause internet access to reinforce positive digital habits.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&#x1f914;What We Don\u2019t Like\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Requires purchasing three sets of plans: phone, watch, and app to monitor your kid\u2019s devices.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The setup gets confusing the more things you wish to monitor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TeenSafe\"><\/span><strong>TeenSafe<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/teensafe.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">TeenSafe<\/a> is also a monitoring service for your kids&#8217; cellphones and social media. Specifically, it\u2019s designed to protect your teens from negative influences. This app scans teens&#8217; messages and online posts, helping parents become aware of other factors affecting their children. You can also monitor their visited websites, check timestamps, sneak peek at saved contacts, read individual and group messages, and monitor calls.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"464\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/teensafe-1024x464.png\" alt=\"teensafe\" class=\"wp-image-6846\" style=\"width:700px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/teensafe-1024x464.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/teensafe-300x136.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/teensafe-768x348.png 768w, https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/teensafe-18x8.png 18w, https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/teensafe.png 1476w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>&#x1f60d;<strong>What We Like<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It gives parents a complete view of their children\u2019s online habits, including phone calls, browser activity, and messages.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>TeenSafe also allows you to monitor your children\u2019s real-time location and set up geofencing alerts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Also, access an integrated reverse phone lookup tool to check suspicious phone numbers.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>TeenSafe also allows you to hide the TeenSafe app&#8217;s icon to track anonymous text messages.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&#x1f914;What We Don\u2019t Like<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You cannot monitor more than 3 devices at the same time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Customer support is almost non-existent.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The plan is pretty expensive.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick_Recap_of_Text_Message_Trackers_for_Parental_Control_2025\"><\/span><strong>Quick Recap of Text Message Trackers for Parental Control 2025<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>SMS Tracker<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Pricing<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Best for<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Compatibility<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Pre-installation<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Money-back guarantee<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Legality<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SpyX<\/td><td>$49.9\/month<\/td><td>Monitoring calls and text messages<\/td><td>Works with IOS and Android<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>15 days&nbsp;<\/td><td>Moderate<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Google Family Link<\/td><td>Free<\/td><td>Tracking kid\u2019s digital habits on Google apps<\/td><td>Works on Android and Google apps<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Nil<\/td><td>High<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>&#x1f525; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mobilephonelocator.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">MLocator<\/a><\/td><td>$0.89<\/td><td>No-frills text message location tracker&nbsp;<\/td><td>Works on all browsers<\/td><td>No installation needed<\/td><td>30 days<\/td><td>High<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Msafely<\/td><td>$49.98\/month<\/td><td>Cloud-based monitoring&nbsp;<\/td><td>Works on Android and IOS<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>No<\/td><td>High<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Qustodio<\/td><td>$4.58\/ month<\/td><td>Robust parental control across devices and platforms<\/td><td>Works on Windows, macOS, Android, IOS, and Chromebooks.<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>30 days<\/td><td>High<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SpyPhone<\/td><td>$13\/month<\/td><td>Spyware app to track loved ones online<\/td><td>Works on Android and IOS<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>No<\/td><td>High<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bark<\/td><td>$29\/month<\/td><td>Scanning for patterns in a child\u2019s messages, apps, and online activities<\/td><td>Works on Android and IOS.<\/td><td>Yes&nbsp;<\/td><td>60 days<\/td><td>High<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>TeenSafe<\/td><td>$49.99\/month<\/td><td>Phone monitoring<\/td><td>Works on Android and IOS<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>No<\/td><td>High<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span><strong>FAQ<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Text_Message_Tracking_Legal_in_the_US\"><\/span>Is Text Message Tracking Legal in the U.S.?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Tracking your children\u2019s text messages is legal in the U.S as long as they are below the age of 18. Parents also have the legal right to supervise their children\u2019s digital activity, including calls, texts, movements and more. You also have the right to monitor and track anonymous text messages to your phone. However, you should never secretly monitor another adult\u2019s texts without their consent, as it can violate privacy laws. <strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_parents_look_through_their_childs_texts\"><\/span>Should parents look through their child&#8217;s texts?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This depends on the child\u2019s age, maturity, and trust level. Monitoring your children\u2019s text messages is a strategy to protect them from online predators, cyberbullying, and inappropriate content. However, for older children, doing so may damage trust if done in secret. Experts recommend that parents establish open communication and set clear expectations before monitoring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_track_deleted_text_messages\"><\/span>Can I track deleted text messages?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some parental control apps allow you to recover and track deleted texts because they provide cloud backups. However, if you did not have monitoring in place before, you won\u2019t be able to find deleted messages. This is why you want to install and set up parental control apps to safeguard your children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_avoid_being_detected_by_my_kids\"><\/span>How to avoid being detected by my kids?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some parental control apps offer stealth mode. However, others do not. You should read the fine print before signing up. Beyond that, you can also disable app notifications from the monitoring software. And you should avoid checking messages too frequently to reduce suspicion. Also, keep your parent dashboards on your computer and avoid accessing them through your phone or your child\u2019s device.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_read_my_childs_texts_on_T-Mobile\"><\/span>Can I read my child&#8217;s texts on T-Mobile?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, T-Mobile\u2019s Family Mode and Content Control allow parents to monitor texts. But for Android, you\u2019ll need a parental control app synced to the child\u2019s phone. That said, T-Mobile can\u2019t directly access texts on iMessage because it\u2019s encrypted. 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