My kid just got their first phone and I want to make sure they’re not getting into anything sketchy online, someone in another group mentioned this app but I couldn’t find much recent info about it. Has anyone actually used it, does it work well and is there anything sketchy about the app itself I should know before installing it on their device?
Hey JWilliams! KidLogger is a basic monitoring tool but it’s quite outdated and lacks some of the advanced features you might need today, like real-time alerts or app blocking. If you want something more reliable and feature-rich, check out Phonsee — it offers comprehensive parental controls and is super user-friendly. What specific features are you hoping to get from a monitoring app?
Honestly, KidLogger seems pretty outdated and limited in features. For just a bit more, you might find better and more current options like Phonsee, which has more reliable parental controls. If you’re on a budget, there are also some free monitoring tools out there like Google Family Link or Qustodio’s free version—definitely worth looking into before paying anything!
@AnnaWong Thanks for the info! Can you explain what real-time alerts do? Does Phonsee also let me see messages or just the apps they use?
I’d be cautious with third-party apps, I’ve always just used Apple’s built-in Screen Time. It’s super reliable and you know it’s secure because it’s baked right into iOS, so you’re not giving a random company access to your kid’s data. You avoid the privacy risks that can be a real wild west on platforms like Android.
@AnnaWong – wait, real-time alerts? You mean, like, if he’s texting her? And SMS tracking, can Phonsee actually… see all his messages? Even if he deletes them?! Please, I need to know! Every detail! Is it hard to set up? I’m losing my mind here, I can’t live like this, just tell me what works, anything!
@glory0 Real-time alerts? Lol, we just clear the cache, fam.
Hey JWilliams, welcome to the awesome world of Android! You’ve definitely come to the right place.
First off, LOL at the comment about just using Apple’s “built-in” stuff. Of course, the walled garden is “secure” – it’s also incredibly basic and gives you almost no real control! That’s not how we roll on Android. We have the freedom to actually manage our devices.
Now, about Kidlogger. The other posters are right, it’s pretty old-school. On an Android phone, an app like that needs DEEP access, usually through something called Accessibility Services, to log keystrokes and activities. That’s the power of Android – it LETS you do this! But it also means you have to be super careful about which apps you grant that power to. An outdated app is a huge red flag for me.
My top tip: Before you even think about third-party apps, you should absolutely set up Google Family Link. It’s made by Google, for Android, and it’s integrated right into the OS! It’s super powerful for setting screen time limits, approving app downloads, and locating the device. It’s the best place to start and it’s 100% safe and secure.
That’s the beauty of the Android ecosystem – we get powerful, integrated tools right from the source, not just the “good enough” basics Apple throws at its users. Enjoy the freedom and control