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Eyezy is more focused on overbearing surveillance rather than safe monitoring, so we hesitate to recommend it. It can monitor text messages, phone calls, social media, and even set up a remote camera on your child's device.
However, there aren't many features that teach healthy online behaviors. During testing, we found that it lacks screen time management and alerts for categories like bullying, depression, and profanity.
While it offers many tools for monitoring online conversations, we found that Eyezy falls short as a top parental control app.
| Price | $7.99-$57.13/mo |
| Free trial | No |
| Number of kids supported | Up to 3 |
| Content filtering | No |
| Conversation monitoring | Yes — text messages, email, WhatsApp, KiK, Telegram, Viber, Tinder, LINE, Snapchat, Skype, Instagram, Messenger |
| Screen time management | No |
| Location tracking | Yes |
| Activity reports | No |
| Remote lock | No |
| Supported devices | Android, iOS |
Monitors private conversations across a dozen apps, like texts, DMs, and social media, so you can see exactly who your child is talking to
Lets you read deleted messages using the screen recorder, which most parental control apps can't do
Our team has conducted hands-on testing on 10+ parental control apps over several years using a consistent process. We install each app on multiple devices and create both parent and child accounts, evaluating the experience from both perspectives. We also deliberately attempt to bypass restrictions to ensure the apps actually work.
Then, we evaluate each product across eight areas:
We retest all parental control apps at least once a year. To learn more about how we test, read our full parental control testing methodology here.
Eyezy received a 3.0 star rating because it's more of a surveillance tool than a parental controls app. It doesn't do a great job of alerting parents if a child encounters inappropriate content, but it can record the child's screen.
However, Eyezy earned a good features score because it has several tools geared toward conversation monitoring, like tracking messages sent via SMS and popular social media apps.
| Decision factor | Weight | Verdict |
| Our experience | 33% | 1.0 |
| Value | 5% | 1.0 |
| Features | 52% | 4.0 |
| Compatibility | 5% | 4.0 |
| Customer service | 5% | 4.0 |
We last tested Eyezy on March 5, 2025.
Parental controls app that monitors texts, email, and social media for signs of bullying, self-harm, depression, and predatory contact
Works across Android, iPhone, Chromebook, and gaming consoles, not just phones
Uninstalling requires a code from the parent dashboard, so kids can't quietly remove it themselves
We couldn't fully test Eyezy with our iPhone. When linking our device, we selected iPhone and could choose to connect via iCloud sync or a local sync (using a USB cable or Wi-Fi).
We selected iCloud sync and waited for our dashboard to populate, which Eyezy mentions may take up to one hour. Almost 24 hours later, and the only information that loaded in our dashboard was the contacts on our phone. The events, photos, and videos tabs all stated "looks like there's nothing here just yet."
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When we tried local sync, we couldn't get the Eyezy app to download onto our computer. Our guess is that Windows Defender was blocking the software from downloading.
Although we can't speak to the Eyezy iPhone experience, you can learn about our experience testing Eyezy on our Android phone.
Our experience with Eyezy was rocky from start to finish. The installation process was overly complicated, and the app didn't include some advertised features. It didn't seem beneficial to parents looking for assistance in setting online boundaries for their children.
Downloading the app should be simple, but it took a bit of time. Eyezy initially asked to turn off Google Play Protect, which is a huge red flag. Play Protect ensures that all apps you download on your Android are safe and secure. It made me question if Eyezy was a safe app to use.
We skipped the step to turn off Google Play Protect and downloaded the app anyway. We were immediately prompted to add the child's device, which meant downloading the app on that device too.
To connect the parent-child accounts, the parent receives a code to enter on the child's device. Eyezy didn't ask for any personal information like a birthday or name.
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One of the things we noticed right away was that it was missing a lot of features that were advertised, like the ability to see internet searches. This may have happened because we didn't download the app directly from the website as requested. Instead, we downloaded the app safely via Google Play.
Also, we couldn't see the device on the website. It never connected to the dashboard, which meant we were limited to the app. The missing features may be available on the website, but the device never appeared on our dashboard.
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The features we did have seemed to work fine. Location tracking took some time to update, but it was an overall positive experience. Since Eyezy seems focused on conversation monitoring, it was a bit of a disappointment not to see screenshots of messages.
Eyezy may be a good option if you are focused on reviewing every message that your child sends or receives. However, other parental control apps offer better ways to protect kids with more features, and at a more competitive price.
Our team has done extensive research and testing to find the best parental control apps on the market. One of them may be a better fit for your needs and help your child establish online boundaries.
| Service |  Qustodio |
 Aura Parental Controls |
 Bark |
| Best for | Best for location tracking | Best for teens | Best for social media monitoring |
| Star rating | |||
| Starting price | Free or $4.99/mo | $10.00/mo | $6.00/mo |
| Max # of people covered | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Screen time management | |||
| Content filtering | |||
| Conversation monitoring | |||
| Location tracking | |||
| Details | Get Qustodio | Get Aura | Get Bark |
Eyezy's Premium plan begins at $7.99/mo and can go up to $38.39/mo, depending on whether you want to pay monthly, quarterly, or annually. You can enable advanced features, including mic and video, by upgrading to the Ultra plan, which starts at $19.99/mo.
| Features | Premium | Ultra |
| Annual price | $7.99/mo | $19.99/mo |
| Number of devices | Up to 3 (With Family Kit purchase) | Up to 3 (With Family Kit purchase) |
| Website filtering | ||
| Social media monitoring | ||
| Text message monitoring | ||
| Email monitoring | ||
| Internet search monitoring | ||
| Screen time management | ||
| Cyberbullying and online predator alerts | ||
| Remote lock | ||
| Location tracking | ||
| Mic activation | ||
| Remote camera | ||
| Learn more | View plan | View plan |
Overall, Eyezy is expensive compared to other parental control apps, and the price difference isn't offset by additional features.
For example, Eyezy works only on one device. You'll need the Family Kit add-on to cover three devices. Meanwhile, other major parental control apps (like Bark and Norton Family) offer unlimited device coverage with no upcharge.
The only differences between the Premium and Ultra plans are mic activation and remote camera features. Ultra lets you remotely turn on the child's device's microphone and camera, so you can hear or see what's happening. It may be helpful in an emergency when your child isn't answering their phone.
Let's take a deep dive into Eyezy's content monitoring, screen time management, and location tracking features.
Eyezy has limited content monitoring. It doesn't send alerts if your child receives or searches for harmful or inappropriate content. Parents will need to set up specific keyword alerts for Eyezy to search for in messages.
Parents can block websites, apps, and Wi-Fi networks. But there is no option to filter content based on sensitivity.
Strangers can easily send messages to your child on social media. Eyezy can monitor DMs on several social networks, including Messenger and Instagram. It can also take screenshots of messages and let you view the media sent in the conversation.
It's one way to ensure that your child stays safe on social media, but it does seem intrusive to view every message.
Like social media apps, Eyezy lets you view every SMS your child sends and receives. It's also capable of recording the screen and giving you full access to conversations.
From the Eyezy dashboard, you can connect a Gmail account for monitoring. During our previous round of testing, we had trouble finding this feature, so we're not sure whether there are any email monitoring capabilities beyond Gmail.
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Another feature missing from the app is a web search history monitor. It wasn’t available on our menu when we tried it.
Eyezy claims to let parents block websites and apps. But this feature was nowhere to be found in the app.
Eyezy does display how much time your child spends on specific apps. However, there is no option to set app time limits or manage the child's screen time.
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Learn more about the best screen time management apps.
The location tracking on Eyezy seems accurate, but sometimes it would take a while to update.
We also had the option to set a geo-fence. We could create designated safe or restricted zones. Then, we could change the settings to notify us if a device left or arrived within those zones.
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There are no automatic activity reports in Eyezy. If we wanted to see our child's messages, we had to do so manually. It took extra effort to check and scroll through multiple messages.
Eyezy's lack of alerts or a summary report is a notable disadvantage.
Eyezy is more of a surveillance app than a parental control app. It offers spyware-like features, such as keylogging and the ability to monitor phone activity undetected, through "an invisible shield." Here are some of the most invasive monitoring features:
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Eyezy can't monitor computers. Its parental controls are only compatible with iOS and Android devices. Monitoring a computer is just as important as monitoring a phone, making its failure to do so a potential issue for parents.
| Support type | Eyezy |
| Email or live chat | Yes — support@eyezy.com |
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Eyezy did not have efficient customer service. It says it has 24/7 customer support, but it was difficult to find answers or helpful information. We left a message via the chat feature but didn’t receive a response.
There's also a help desk, but it has limited online guides and doesn't answer questions about specific features. Overall, the customer support wasn't helpful or responsive.
Eyezy has good ratings on both mobile app stores. However, most reviews for the iOS app are at least several months old. The most recent review calls out all the paywalled features, even with a subscription. The Google Play Store reviewers mention having trouble canceling subscriptions and getting the app to work.
Eyezy has mostly good ratings on Trustpilot, with 64% of reviewers giving it five stars. Positive reviews highlight helpful customer service, while negative reviews call out issues with the user experience.
Overall, Eyezy is a parental control app that left us wanting more. From the sketchy installation process to the lack of advertised features, we weren’t impressed.
There are far better parental control apps that are more affordable and functional. Other apps also offer key features such as screen time management and alerts for cyberbullying and online predators. If you wish to monitor your children's web activity while maintaining a safe, trusting environment, we recommend apps like Bark and Norton Family.
Eyezy is a legitimate surveillance app, but our testing shows that the app didn't have all the advertised features. We also didn’t like that it asked to turn off Google Play Protect before downloading the app. Play Protect helps ensure apps are safe and free of viruses.
Eyezy can be detected. While it's possible to remove the app icon from the home screen, Eyezy will still appear on the list of installed apps.
Yes, your child can delete the Eyezy app. They can uninstall the app like any other app on their phone.
Eyezy claims to show deleted texts. It uses a screen recorder feature to capture images of chats, so it's possible to see texts before they are deleted.
Monitors private conversations across a dozen apps, like texts, DMs, and social media, so you can see exactly who your child is talking to
Lets you read deleted messages using the screen recorder, which most parental control apps can't do
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