Apple’s built-in Screen Time sets limits, but it shows little of what happens on screen. TheOneSpy adds the missing detail: browsing activity, app usage, and screen captures from your child’s Mac, in one secure dashboard. Setup takes under 10 minutes.
TheOneSpy is intended for lawful parental control and company-owned device monitoring. Always confirm device ownership, employee notice, authorization, and consent requirements in your jurisdiction. See our Terms, Privacy Policy, Disclaimers, and Abuse Policy.
TheOneSpy is Mac monitoring software built for transparency: your child knows it is there, and you see the full picture. Every record lands in one dashboard you can open from any device. Coverage depends on macOS version, permissions, and your plan.
See which apps your child opens, when, and for how long — organized by day in your dashboard.
Review the websites visited in the browser on a managed Mac, with dates and times for each visit.
Watch short recordings of on-screen activity. Availability depends on macOS version and plan.
Get periodic screenshots at intervals you choose. Context beats time totals when something feels off.
Set alert words that matter to you. When one appears in captured activity, the dashboard flags it.
Download organized reports of app and browsing activity for any date range, ready to review.
macOS ships with Screen Time, and it is worth turning on. It sets app limits, downtime, and content filters. What it does not show is detail: which sites were visited, what was on screen, and what an app was really used for. TheOneSpy fills that gap with activity records you can review. Each Mac feature has its own page with full details and plan requirements.
TheOneSpy is designed for two permitted uses: parents guiding children on family-owned Macs, and businesses applying clear policies on company-owned computers. In both cases, the person using the Mac should know oversight is in place.
Guide your child's computer habits on the family Mac. See where their time goes, spot warning signs early, and talk about what you find — openly.
Apply acceptable-use policies on company-owned Macs. Employees get clear written notice; you get activity records that support the policy.
Four steps, under 10 minutes. You need the Mac in hand once during setup, and legal authority over the device.
Use TheOneSpy only on a Mac you own or have clear legal authority to supervise, such as the family computer.
Learn more →Plans start at $18/mo, with a 14-day money-back guarantee. Feature coverage varies by tier.
View plans →You need the Mac in hand once. Follow the setup guide and grant the required macOS permissions.
Setup guide →Log in from any device to see app usage, browsing history, screen captures, reports, and alerts.
All features →Honest answer first: coverage varies by macOS version, permissions, and plan. macOS 14 and 15 offer the broadest coverage.
| Feature Area | macOS 12 | macOS 13 | macOS 14 | macOS 15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| App Usage | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Browser History | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Screen Recording | Limited | Plan dependent | Available | Available |
| Screenshots | Plan dependent | Plan dependent | Available | Available |
| Reports & Alerts | Plan dependent | Plan dependent | Available | Available |
One dashboard covers Android, iPhone and iPad, Windows, and Mac. Android offers the most complete feature set; Apple’s rules limit what any app can see on iPhone.
Pick a plan, install on the Mac you manage, and see activity in your dashboard within minutes. Rated 4.6/5 by 9,000+ reviewers.
