NetSpy

Spec sheet

Purpose

NetSpy is a parental control app that brings a child's screen time, location, calls, messages, apps and websites into one dashboard.Read 11 Oct 2026 · netspy.net

Intended users

NetSpy says it is for parents or legal guardians monitoring their own minor children on devices they own or control, with the child aware the app is installed.Read 11 Oct 2026 · netspy.net

Free plan

YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · netspy.net

Activity reports

YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · netspy.net

App blocking

YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · netspy.net

App monitoring

NetSpy lists installed apps and their usage, flags apps installed outside Google Play, and lets parents block or limit apps.Read 11 Oct 2026 · netspy.net

Calls and messages

NetSpy shows call logs and message history; message content is available with a consent switch visible to the child.Read 11 Oct 2026 · netspy.net

Content filtering

YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · netspy.net

Device platforms

androidRead 22 Sep 2026 · netspy.net

Keyword alerts

NetSpy can flag phrases in notifications across apps, including phrases associated with grooming, bullying, self-harm, drugs and secret meetings.Read 11 Oct 2026 · netspy.net

Location

The dashboard shows the phone's live location, a day's route, and arrival or departure alerts for saved places.Read 11 Oct 2026 · netspy.net

Location tracking

YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · netspy.net

Pricing limits

Message-body reading, extended location history, extra device slots and account days require completing tasks such as reviewing or referring NetSpy; there is no subscription or payment.Read 11 Oct 2026 · netspy.net

Privacy and security

NetSpy says data is transmitted over encrypted connections, child-device access tokens are stored only as hashes, data is kept for a rolling window, and families can delete associated data.Read 11 Oct 2026 · netspy.net

Screen time

Parents can set daily budgets, bedtimes, locked school hours and per-app limits, and children can request more time from their phone.Read 11 Oct 2026 · netspy.net

Screen-time schedules

YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · netspy.net

Supported devices

The child app runs on Android 9 and newer, while the parent dashboard is a website accessible from a phone, tablet or computer browser.Read 11 Oct 2026 · netspy.net

Visible monitoring

The app appears on the child's home screen and displays what is shared; NetSpy says it never accesses the camera or microphone and does not log keystrokes.Read 11 Oct 2026 · netspy.net

Web filtering

The web filter blocks adult and unsafe sites, enforces SafeSearch on Google and YouTube, and blocks unknown browsers.Read 11 Oct 2026 · netspy.net

Plans and prices

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Where Specifiction places it

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