SafeMyKid covers GPS, SMS and call logs at a low price. We tested both apps across 17 features. One difference matters most: TheOneSpy is built for transparent oversight — your child knows the app is there.
17 features compared. No marketing spin.
| Feature |
TheOneSpy
|
SafeMyKid |
|---|---|---|
|
Call Recording
Record all incoming and outgoing calls.
|
Yes | No |
|
SMS Monitoring
Read all text messages.
|
Yes | Yes |
|
Social Media Monitoring
Monitor social platform messages.
|
Yes | Limited |
|
VoIP Call Recording
Record VoIP calls.
|
Yes | No |
|
Keylogger
Capture all keystrokes.
|
Yes | No |
|
Screen Recording
Take periodic screenshots.
|
Yes | No |
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Live Camera Streaming
Stream device camera live.
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Yes | No |
|
Live Mic Listening
Listen to device mic remotely.
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Yes | No |
|
GPS Tracking
Real-time device location.
|
Yes | Yes |
|
Geofencing Alerts
Alerts for defined area boundaries.
|
Yes | Yes |
|
App Blocking
Block specific apps.
|
Yes | Yes |
|
Web Filtering
Block websites by URL or category.
|
Yes | Yes |
|
Screen Time
Daily time limits and schedules.
|
Yes | Yes |
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Android Support
Full features on Android.
|
Yes | Yes |
|
iOS Support
Monitoring on iPhone and iPad.*
|
Yes | Limited |
|
Windows / Mac
Monitor desktop computers.
|
Yes | No |
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Starting Price
Lowest monthly price.
|
$18/mo | $4.17/mo |
* Annual billing where applicable. TheOneSpy pricing verified July 2026 — plans from $18/mo with a 14-day money-back guarantee. SafeMyKid does not publish pricing publicly (its price sits behind signup); the figure shown is from its materials at the time of writing — confirm on safemykid.com before you buy. Apple restricts what any monitoring app can access on iOS, so both products offer fewer features on iPhone than on Android.
4 capabilities SafeMyKid does not offer — used openly, with your child aware.
Record every phone call and WhatsApp/Skype conversation — not just metadata. SafeMyKid logs calls; it doesn't record them.
See what your child types — 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. SafeMyKid does not offer live streaming.
Try TheOneSpy risk-free. Setup takes under 10 minutes, and every plan carries a 14-day money-back guarantee.
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