Web filtering, YouTube supervision, school-time lockdown. We compared both apps across 17 features. Here's exactly how they differ.
17 features compared. No marketing spin.
| Feature |
TheOneSpy
|
Norton Family |
|---|---|---|
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Call Recording
Record all incoming and outgoing phone calls.
|
Yes | No |
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SMS Monitoring
Read all text messages with timestamps and contacts.
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Yes | No |
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Social Media Monitoring
Monitor messages across 30+ social platforms.
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Yes | No |
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VoIP Call Recording
Record WhatsApp, Skype and Telegram calls.
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Yes | No |
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Keylogger
Capture every keystroke typed on the device.
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Yes | No |
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Screen Recording
Take periodic screenshots of the screen.
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Yes | No |
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Live Camera Streaming
Stream the device camera live.
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Yes | No |
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Live Mic Listening
Listen to the device mic remotely.
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Yes | No |
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GPS Tracking
Real-time and historical device location.
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Yes | Yes |
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Geofencing Alerts
Alerts when device leaves a defined area.
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Yes | Yes |
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App Blocking
Block specific apps from being opened.
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Yes | Yes |
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Web Filtering
Block websites by URL or category.
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Yes | Yes |
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Screen Time
Daily time limits and device schedules.
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Yes | Yes |
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Android Support
Full features on Android.
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Yes | Yes |
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iOS Support
iPhone/iPad support. Apple limits some features for every app.
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Yes | Yes |
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Windows / Mac
Monitor desktop computers.
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Yes | Windows only |
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Starting Price
Lowest monthly price.
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$18/mo | $4.17/mo |
* Annual billing where applicable. Norton Family pricing verified July 2026 ($49.99/year on norton.com).
Four capabilities Norton Family does not offer.
Record every phone call and WhatsApp/Skype conversation — not just metadata. Norton Family doesn't offer this.
Capture every keystroke typed — search terms and messages across any app, any keyboard.
Read actual messages on WhatsApp, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and 27+ more — not just usage statistics.
Stream the front or rear camera and microphone live to your dashboard — a feature Norton Family does not include.
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