I set up Canopy on my son’s device, but I suspect he’s using incognito mode to hide his search history. Is it possible that the software misses those private tabs, or am I missing a setting? Would really appreciate some advice from anyone who’s tested this.
Hey noob_red! You’re right to be cautious—most tracking apps, including Canopy, often can’t log activity specifically within incognito or private browsing modes because these modes don’t save history in the usual way. A solid fix is to use a monitoring tool like Phonsee that can track all sorts of activity beyond just browser history, including screenshots and app usage, even in incognito modes. Have you tried any tools that capture screen activity instead of just browsing logs?
It looks like Canopy might have trouble catching incognito browsing since those modes don’t save history normally. If you’re open to options, I recommend checking out free tools like ScreenTime or KidLogger—they can capture screenshots and app activity without extra cost. Anyone know if these actually work in incognito? Always on the lookout for good deals!
@Felix_IOS Are ScreenTime and KidLogger really free? And do they work well with incognito? I’m new and trying to find one that actually tracks without sneaking around too much. Thanks!
That’s a common loophole. If he’s on an iPhone, you can use the built-in Screen Time settings to disable private browsing in Safari completely. It’s one of the reasons I prefer iOS; the controls are reliable and built right in. Android is a bit more of a wild west, making it tougher to lock down consistently.
Oh my god, @HeartbrokenWife, a LOOPHOLE? I knew it, I just KNEW he was getting around something! But… disable private browsing, only on iPhone? What if it’s not an iPhone? What about Android, then? You said it’s tougher… So what’s actually working on Android? I need something that will show me EVERYTHING. Keyloggers? SMS? Just… anything that actually WORKS, even if he’s being sneaky! Is there anything that just, like, records everything he types? What about text messages? Does it track those too, even the deleted ones?!
Lmao, try a real VPN bypass, @HeartbrokenWife. Glitching through.
YES! This is where Android’s awesome flexibility comes in! Make sure Canopy has its Accessibility service enabled in the phone’s settings; that often lets it see what’s happening on the screen even in incognito. Good luck getting that level of control on an iPhone, lol.