The Best Facebook Spy Apps in 2024

mSpy’s Facebook Tracker lets you view messages the other person sends or receives on Facebook or Facebook Messenger. You can use this in tandem with the Keyword Tracker to track specific words in messages. During my testing, I was able to just enter any words I wanted to track, and mSpy notified me when those words were used in messages. I really appreciated this because this way, you don’t have to read through every message to find something problematic.

The best part is that you can do this without needing your own Facebook account, making it perfect for parents or partners who want to keep a low profile while spying.

Additionally, its Screen Recording feature captures screenshots at regular intervals. It’s a great tool for ensuring disappearing Facebook Messenger messages aren’t lost, and you can get a good look at other posts and group interactions. The screenshots are easy to find and stored on your user dashboard.

And if your kids or partner have made plans to meet others in the real world, mSpy’s accurate GPS location tracker will let you know where they are so you can ensure they are in a safe place.

The only downside I found with mSpy is its slightly complicated installation process. To start, you will need to root the target Android device or jailbreak the iPhone, which can be time-consuming and difficult if you aren’t tech-savvy. You’ll also need to make sure you can physically access the other person’s phone for at least 15 minutes to go through the process.

To be clear, though, this isn’t unusual for spy apps or specific to mSpy—many spy apps have this requirement if users want to access their full range of features.

The great news that I discovered is that mSpy’s excellent customer support can guide you through everything if you get stuck or need help, as they did for me.

mSpy doesn’t offer a free plan. Instead, you get a free demo to test out its features, and I found that its demo is quite accurate when compared to how the actual dashboard works.

As with other spy apps, longer subscription durations offer bigger discounts. I also received an additional 15% discount when chatting with customer support, so it’s definitely worth trying before you subscribe.

mSpy is perfect for anyone without a Facebook account looking to monitor their loved ones on the social media platform. Its screen recording feature can be repurposed to record vanishing messages, and its Facebook Tracker feature gives you access to private chats and other information.

Eyezy’s Facebook Monitoring feature is very similar to mSpy. Its dashboard compiles all the messages, pictures, and videos the other person sends and receives on Facebook Messenger. It even supports keyword tracking with Magic Alerts, which will highlight messages with words you’ve added to the blacklist.

But what sets it apart for me is its reliable disappearing message tracker. Unlike mSpy, Eyezy stores the actual messages before they disappear. On iOS, this is possible if you set up the app using the other person’s iCloud credentials. It’s a little more complicated on Android and involves rooting the device, but Eyezy’s eyeAssistance service makes it easier.

Additionally, Eyezy gives you the option to block the Facebook and Facebook Messenger apps on the phone. Its URL Blocker comes in handy if they try to bypass the block and access Facebook through a web browser. You can also use it to block any suspicious links the other person may receive, and everything is done easily through Eyezy’s user-friendly dashboard.

There’s no free trial, but Eyezy offers a free live demo to see its dashboard in action. It’s also one of the few apps to come with a Family Kit plan that lets you monitor up to three devices with the same subscription.

Eyezy is best for more detailed Facebook activity monitoring and even lets you completely block the app on the other device. It also offers additional features that work in tandem with Eyezy’s Facebook Tracker to protect children from harmful online content and predators.

uMobix is the only spy app that gives you complete access to the other person’s Facebook activity on iOS. Its Facebook Tracker lets you monitor the other person’s feed, posts, and followers. You can combine with this uMobix’s screen recorder feature to get screenshots about everything else they do on Facebook.

I also found its Facebook Messenger Tracker very user-friendly. During my testing, it stored all the Messenger data I was tracking on the dashboard, giving me a complete look at what messages were sent or received. Not to mention, unlike mSpy and Eyezy, you don’t need to jailbreak your phone to monitor messages, making it safer to use.

There’s an important caveat to note before using the Facebook Messenger Tracker, though. If you open a message on the dashboard before the other person, it’ll be marked as read, potentially alerting the other person that they are being monitored. This setting can’t be updated—so keep that in mind while using the app.

uMobix doesn’t have a free trial but offers a free demo to show you how the platform works. uMobix has straightforward, duration-based plans and gives subscribers a 14-day refund window in case they face technical issues.

uMobix is best for anyone looking to monitor Facebook usage on iOS devices. They can easily access ALL Facebook activity on their dashboard with just the other person’s iCloud username and password.

Cocospy lets you track private and group messages sent on Facebook. You can also view any photos, videos, or screenshots sent via Facebook Messenger. It backs up all messages on the cloud, so you have access to them even if they’re deleted. I found only one downside: if the other person deletes the message before the backup occurs, then the message is lost forever.

I also loved Cocospy’s Stealth Mode, which lets it run in the background while barely using system resources. This means the other person will never know they’re being monitored.

But the number one reason it made my list is that Cocospy lets you do all this without rooting your Android device, making it safer than other spy apps. Also, you don’t need to update any settings to get Cocospy working. Just install and configure the app, and you’re ready to go.

Cocospy doesn’t have a free trial. Instead, it offers a free demo to play around with the platform.

The only difference between each subscription plan is the data storage time. The one-month plan offers 30 days of data storage, the three-month plan offers 90 days, and the 12-month plan offers 180 days of data storage. You can also add remote installation support for an additional $9.99.

Cocospy is the best option for individuals looking for a Facebook monitoring app for Android, thanks to its easy installation process and the fact that it doesn’t need root access to work.

Hoverwatch’s Facebook Messenger spy features let you view messages, videos, and audio files on the other person’s Facebook account. However, you’ll need root access on an Android to store these messages and media.

While not the most feature-packed when it comes to Facebook monitoring, you can utilize other Hoverwatch features to cover other areas. For example, with the screen capture feature, you can periodic screenshots of what the other person is doing on Facebook, what they post, and what groups they are engaged in.

I also liked that the app works in Stealth Mode. It won’t be visible on mobile devices’ app list or notification tray or PC and Mac computers’ start menu or task manager. It has an Android app called Mobile Viewer, so you can do your monitoring on your phone instead of opening the dashboard in a browser every time.

Something to remember is that Hoverwatch does not work on iOS devices, so I recommend alternatives like uMobix or mSpy.

Hoverwatch has some of the most affordable pricing plans on my list of Facebook spy apps. Each plan becomes considerably cheaper as you opt for a longer subscription.

• Personal: This plan includes access to all monitoring features, including Facebook tracking, for one device. However, you’ll need to pay an additional $19.95/year to use the Mobile Viewer app.
• Professional: This plan allows you to monitor up to five devices and adds access to the Hoverwatch Mobile Viewer app.
• Business: The Business plan is the best option for large multi-device households and employers, with coverage for up to 25 devices. You also get access to the Mobile Viewer app.

Hoverwatch also offers a three-day free trial so you can test the service before committing to a long-term subscription.

Hoverwatch is best for large households with multiple devices to monitor. Its Facebook tracking features will give you all the essential information to know what your kids or partner are doing on the platform. While it doesn’t work on iOS, it’s one of the few that supports PC operating systems.

ClevGuard’s KidsGuard Pro for Android offers basic Facebook monitoring features like activity and message tracking. All this data is compiled in an easy-to-use, intuitive dashboard with all the other social media tracking information.

However, unlike mSpy and Eyezy, it doesn’t display chat data in a message app layout. Instead, it uses screenshots. You have to analyze each screenshot manually to identify harmful content and inappropriate messages.

Its other parental control features, while not directly related to Facebook, help with monitoring. You can block any website or app, including Facebook, on your children’s phones. You can also set screen time limits so they aren’t on the phone when they should be studying or in bed.

It also comes with an excellent keylogger so you can see everything your kids type and watch out for inappropriate messages. Finally, you can also completely lock the phone to prevent access.

ClevGuard offers two plans, but only the KidsGuard Pro plan comes with Facebook and social media monitoring. The more basic plan is a good option for all other tracking features, though.

• KidsGuard for Children: This plan includes the ability to block websites and apps, filter calls, take periodic screenshots, completely lock the phone, and track locations. You will also get daily, weekly, and monthly activity reports.
• KidsGuard Pro: This plan offers everything from the basic plan and adds a keylogger, more remote control features, on-device file and media monitoring, and social media monitoring.

ClevGuard is best for families looking for a comprehensive spy app to monitor their children’s Facebook and other social media activity.

I like iKeyMonitor because it offers simple Facebook monitoring features like messages and activity tracking. It stores all messages and screenshots with a timestamp so you know when it was sent.

But for me, its standout feature is its Facebook call recording. This is great if you don’t have time to monitor your target device in real time, as it stores all Facebook calls so you can listen to them later. It also has a keyword filter so you can see if they receive anything inappropriate in their messages.

Concerned parents can use iKeyMonitor for more than Facebook tracking. If you think your kids are spending too much on Facebook, you set screen time limits or block the app completely.

iKeyMonitor offers a free version. However, it doesn’t support social media monitoring. You can test out Facebook tracking by buying the 3-day full plan for $9.99. After that, you’ll need to subscribe to its paid plans.

• Free plan: The free version comes with text message monitoring, call recording, GPS location tracking, and Wi-Fi connection history.
• Add-ons: Add-ons cost $9.99 for 3 days or $16.66/month. Available add-ons include social media monitoring (which you will need for Facebook tracking), the keylogger, remote control, and website and app blocking.

iKeyMonitor is ideal for individuals looking for a simple Facebook spy app to record and analyze Facebook calls.

TheOneSpy’s Facebook monitoring tool lets you remotely track Facebook chats, app keystrokes, and voice messages. I loved that it offers live screen recordings and screenshots for a more in-depth understanding of the other person’s Facebook usage. The tool also has a Password Chaser feature, which you can use to log in directly to the other person’s Facebook account.

As I mentioned, TheOneSpy works with all major operating systems, including iOS, Android, Windows, and Mac, and all the data collected is organized neatly in an intuitive dashboard. However, iOS users might see some limited functionality, like the lack of complete remote control that is available on Android.

TheOneSpy offers separate plans for Android, iOS, Windows, and Mac users.

• Android XLite: This plan provides basic information like app lists, contact information, calendar events, web history, call and text message monitoring, and GPS location tracking.
• All Premier plans: This plan includes everything offered under the XLite Plan and adds notification logs, screen time reports, web filtering, geofencing, live screen recording, and social media monitoring.

TheOneSpy is ideal for individuals looking for a Facebook spy app that works on desktop PCs or Mac computers. It ensures that the app will work on your preferred OS without issue.