Installed Applications List · Android · Tablet · No Root Required · Plans from $18/mo
Knowing which apps are on a managed device can help you understand how it is being used. TheOneSpy's Installed Applications List shows supported installed apps on a managed Android phone or tablet in your dashboard — including social media, messaging, gaming, VPN tools, and age-restricted categories where available. No root required.
Lawful use only. TheOneSpy is intended only for lawful parental oversight and company-owned device supervision with proper legal authority, appropriate notice, and compliance with applicable laws. Do not use it on devices you do not own or have permission to manage. See our Terms, Privacy Policy, Disclaimers, and Abuse Policy.
The Installed Applications List lets you review software detected on the managed device — including app names, categories, and flags for app types that may need attention.
Supported applications detected on the managed Android device appear by name in your dashboard. The list can include utilities, system apps, and user-installed apps where available.
Apps can be sorted into categories such as social media, messaging, gaming, dating, age-restricted content, VPN tools, and more. These categories help you review app types more efficiently.
WhatsApp, Telegram, Snapchat, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, WeChat — if any of these are installed on the managed device, they appear in the Social and Messaging categories in your dashboard list.
Apps in categories like dating, age-restricted content, gambling, and VPN tools can be flagged in the dashboard so you can review them more easily. Each flag shows the app name and category where available.
The installed app list works on non-rooted Android devices. Rooted devices are also compatible. No OS modification is required for standard use.
The feature works on both Android phones and Android tablets running OS 5.0 and above. The same dashboard view covers all managed devices under your account.
The installed apps list groups supported applications into named categories so you can review app types without reading through a long list of unfamiliar app names.
Platforms where content is posted, shared, and viewed publicly or semi-publicly.
One-to-one and group chat applications used for private conversations.
Mobile games, including online multiplayer games with chat features or in-app purchases.
Apps designed for meeting new people and romantic connections — often flagged for underage users.
Virtual private network applications that can mask browsing activity or bypass content filters.
Applications with age-restricted or mature content categories — flagged for parental review where available.
After permitted setup on the managed device, the installed app list can be reviewed from your dashboard after sync, without repeated physical access to the phone.
Select a TheOneSpy plan from $18/mo. The Installed Applications List is included — check the pricing page for which plan tier covers your needs.
Install the TheOneSpy app on the managed Android phone or tablet and complete the permitted setup. This is the only time physical access to the device is needed.
Log into your TheOneSpy dashboard from any browser. Navigate to Installed Apps and the categorised installed-app list is available for review after sync.
Children may install apps quickly, and parents cannot always keep up. If a minor's device includes dating apps, VPN tools, or age-restricted apps, the dashboard can help parents identify the category and start an appropriate conversation based on supported installed-app data rather than assumption.
This is particularly useful as a starting point before deciding whether to use other features like app blocking. Knowing what's there is the first step. The dashboard review can happen from anywhere, at any time, without repeatedly asking to inspect the child's phone.
Company devices are for work. When personal, entertainment, or policy-violating apps are installed on company-owned Android phones, it creates security risks and reduces productivity. Reviewing the installed app list gives employers the visibility needed to enforce acceptable-use policies without having to physically collect and inspect devices.
This feature is most effective when paired with a clear acceptable-use policy and appropriate employee notice. Employers should always comply with applicable employment and privacy laws. Contact Support for guidance on workplace deployment.
Installed Applications List is an Android and tablet feature. iOS does not allow third-party apps to enumerate installed applications.
Plain answers to what you might be wondering before you start.
It shows the name and category of supported apps detected on the managed Android device at the time of the last sync. Apps are grouped into categories — social media, messaging, gaming, dating, age-restricted content, VPN tools, and others — so you can review app types without reading through a raw alphabetical list.
No. The Installed Applications List is an Android-only feature. Apple's iOS platform does not allow third-party apps to access installed application data in this way.
No root is required. The app list is available on both rooted and standard non-rooted Android devices running OS 5.0 and above. No device modification is needed.
Viewing the app list and blocking apps are separate features. The Installed Applications List is read-only — it shows you what is installed. If you want to prevent access to specific apps on the managed device, the App Blocking feature handles that. Both are available from the same TheOneSpy dashboard.
The list updates automatically when the managed device syncs with the TheOneSpy server. Sync frequency depends on device settings and internet connectivity. You can see the timestamp of the last sync in the dashboard.
The Installed Applications List is included in TheOneSpy plans. Check the pricing page to confirm which plan tier covers this feature. Plans start from $18/mo.
Legality depends on your jurisdiction and relationship to the device. TheOneSpy is designed for lawful parental oversight of family-owned devices and employer management of company-issued phones with appropriate notice. Always comply with applicable laws before enabling any monitoring feature.
After permitted setup on the managed Android device, the categorised installed-app list is available for review from your dashboard after sync.
