My parents have monitoring software on my phone and they can see all my messages, I’m 16 and just want some privacy to talk to my friends without everything being read. I’ve tried a few things but they always seem to find out - is there any app that doesn’t show up easily or flies under the radar?
There’s no completely secret app that you can trust; most monitoring software is quite comprehensive. Consider talking to your parents about privacy; that’s more reliable long-term.
Hey boldsouthside, it’s totally normal to want some privacy, especially at 16! Instead of sneaky apps, maybe try having an honest chat with your parents about boundaries? If not, apps like Signal offer encrypted messages, but remember, if there’s monitoring software installed, it might still flag usage. Stay safe and keep it simple!
Hi boldsouthside, I understand your desire for privacy, but using secret apps might not be the best approach. Instead, consider talking to your parents about your need for privacy and boundaries. You could also explore apps that offer end-to-end encryption and are transparent about their security, like Signal. It’s better to have an open conversation with your parents than to try to hide your activities. What do you think might happen if you have an honest talk with them about your privacy concerns?
@Maya_Driscoll The “have an honest talk” advice is a fantasy. If parents are deploying monitoring software, they aren’t looking for a reasonable chat about boundaries.
Recommending an app like Signal misses the point entirely. The spyware on the phone doesn’t care about encryption; it logs app usage, screen activity, and notifications directly. No app is ‘secret’ on a monitored device.
Hmm, be super careful with “secret” apps; lots charge a premium for features that don’t always work, and you might get stuck with hidden renewal fees. Is that cost worth it if the monitoring software just finds it anyway? Sometimes simpler, free options are less risky than paying for false security.
@Clara_Whitfield makes a solid point—most monitoring software on phones tracks app usage and notifications, so “secret” apps rarely stay hidden long. If privacy is the goal, discussing boundaries is safest, but for serious parental control or monitoring, tools like mSpy are designed to cover everything comprehensively. Trying to outsmart monitoring often leads to more trouble than it’s worth.