Eyezy Review 2026: Is It Worth the High Cost?

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 parental control app.

At a glance

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
Learn more	Get Eyezy

Star rating summary

We last tested Eyezy on March 5, 2025.

Our experience

We couldn't fully test Eyezy with our iPhone. When linking our device, we selected iPhone and could choose to connect with an iCloud sync or with a local sync (using a USB cable or Wi-Fi network). 

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."

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.

September 2024 experience

Our experience with Eyezy was rocky from start to finish. The installation process was overcomplicated, and the app didn't contain some advertised features. It didn't seem beneficial for parents looking for assistance setting online boundaries for their children.

Downloading the app should be a simple process, but it ended up taking 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.

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.

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.

Top alternatives

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 more features for 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.

Eyezy prices and plans

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 get advanced features to turn on the mic and video if you upgrade 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 difference in price isn't negated by having more features.

For example, Eyezy works only on one device. You'll need the Family Kit add-on if you want 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.

Eyezy features

Let's take a deep dive into Eyezy's content monitoring, screen time management, and location tracking features.

Content monitoring

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.

Social media and phone apps

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.

Text messages

Like social media apps, Eyezy can also let you view every SMS text that your child sends and receives. It's also capable of recording the screen and giving you full access to conversations.

Email

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 if there are any email monitoring abilities beyond Gmail. 

Web browsers

Another feature missing from the app is a web search history monitor. It wasn’t available on our menu when we tried it.

Content filtering

Eyezy claims to let parents block websites and apps. But this feature was nowhere to be found in the app.

Screen time management

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.

Location tracking and geo-fencing

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.

Activity reports

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 compatibility

	Eyezy
Windows
macOS
Android
iOS
Browser extensions

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.

Eyezy customer support

Support type	Eyezy
Email or live chat	Yes — support@eyezy.com
Phone
Online guides or forums

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 using the chat feature, but we 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 user reviews

• Apple App Store rating: 4.7
• Google Play Store rating: 4.0
• Trustpilot rating: 3.7

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 features that are paywalled, 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.

Bottom line: Is Eyezy good?

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 affordable and functional. Other apps also have key features like screen time management and alerts for cyberbullying and online predators. If you wish to monitor your children's web activities while maintaining a safe and trusting environment, we recommend apps like Bark and Norton Family.

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