Best Spy Apps for Android That Are Free

If you want to keep track of what your spouse, teen, partner or even employee is up to, spy software makes that very easy. These invisible programs allow you to stealthily check on a person’s activity without their knowledge. They can be very useful especially when you want to ensure your children are not visiting the wrong websites or even track the GPS location ofa stolen or lost device.

In this article we analyze the top 10 Android Spy apps that you can download and use to track various data types on any Android devices.

1.Spyzie

Product link: https://www.spyzie.com/android-spy.html

Price: $29.99 per month or $7.5 per month for the 1-year subscription.

Of all the spying and monitoring software in the market, Spyzie remains the most popular and the most effective. It comes with an array of features that make it easy to use and quite efficient and reliable. Among other things, you can use Spyzie to track a android device using GPS tracking feature. You can also use it to monitor other phone data such as messages, calls, calendar events and activities of the target device.

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Pros

• Can be used to monitor a variety of data types including call logs, sms, GPS location, social apps, keyloggers, call recording, photos, videos, memo, calendar activities, etc.
• It has various pricing plans that make it affordable.
• No need to root the target android device.

Cons

• A paid application service without free trial.

2. Mobile Spy

Official site: http://www.mobile-spy.com/

Price: $49.97

It is one of the most popular spy apps in the business. It has a lot of positive reviews which can only mean that it works very well. But more importantly, it comes packed with a lot of basic monitoring features including the ability to access and track SMSs, media files such as videos and photos and app data including Facebook, Viber and WhatsApp. This program also lets youmonitor laptops as well.

Pros

It is very reliable and easy to use

It can be used to track numerous data types including SMSs and call logs.

It can be used to remotely track and control a device.

Cons

Email logging may not work very well on Android devices

3. SpyBubble

Official Address: http://thespybubble.com/

While this program doesn’t come with too many groundbreaking features, it still remains one of the most sought after spy software in thebusiness. It provides basic monitoring for SMSs, call logs, emails and IM services such as WhatsApp and does it well.

Pros

• It monitors almost all aspects of the target device
• Has great reviews and is quite effective
• You can use to disable the target device’s features using text message commands.

Cons

• It doesn't come with too many advanced features
• It is a bit expensive compared to other spy programs that have better features

4. Spyera

Official Address: http://spyera.com/

Spyera is a unique program in that it comes with features that you will not find on any other program. For instance, the program despitebeing one of the top Android Spy programs, it has made Blackberry Messenger its top priority. This means that you can easily track BBMs using this program something that is generally lacking with other programs.

Pros

It is quite effective in tracking all types of data including SMS and call logs

Provides complete information on the device being tracked

Cons

It is a little expensive as compared to other programs and

lacks a free trial

5. iSpyoo

Official Address: http://ispyoo.com/

Price: $54

This is another spy program that lets you track any smartphone and then let’s you gain access to the tracking data through anonline account that you create when you sign up for the program. You can use it to monitor messages, websites visited, Facebook and WhatsApp messages and even Viber and Skype messages.

Pros

It is very easy to use and quite effective

Can be used as a bug that can be used to listen to the surroundings

Cons

It has some less than ideal customer reviews meaning that it doesn’t work quite as well as it should

6. The TruthSpy

Official Address: http://my.thetruthspy.com/

The TruthSpy is another spy program that you can use to keep track of another device and while it can be used for basic tracking, there have been some complaints about its performance. It is however stealthy and very easy to use.

Pros

It tracks all types of data including WhatsApp data andFacebook data

Its features make it effective as it is easy to use

Cons

Many users have complained of poor performance and limited access to customer support

7. PhoneSherrif

Official Address: http://www.phonesheriff.com/

If you are looking for reliability, PhoneSherrif should be on your list. It comes with a lot ofgreat features that make it easy for you to monitor SMSs, emails, call logs and even the ability to record ongoing phone calls.

Pros

It is very effective in data tracking

It has a great reputation and has been used by major companies to track employee’s movements

Cons

It lacks the stealth that other similar software employ

8. Flexispy

Official Address: https://www.flexispy.com/

Flexispy is another great spy program that you can use to monitor an Android device. It can be used to track SMSs and call logs, sent andreceived emails and even WhatsApp and GPS tracking.

Pros

It has great customer reviews and reliable customer support

Provides a complete log of all the tracked data

Cons

At $149 it is very expensive and lacks a free-trial version

9. Mobistealth

Official Address: http://www.mobistealth.com/

As the name suggests this one takes stealth very seriously which means you can use it without the owner of the target device ever findingout. It also provides the user with a detailed log of all the data being tracked online via an account you will create when you sign up for the program.

Pros

It can monitor all types of data including SMSs, call logs, IM apps such as WhatsApp and Skype

It is very easy to use and completely stealthy

Cons

It lacks some advanced features you may find on other spy programs such as GPS tracking

10. Highster Mobile

Official Address: http://www.highstermobile.co/

This is another great way to monitor an Android Smartphone and it works very well to track all types of data including call logs and SMSs. It can also be used to track IM messaging services such as WhatsApp and Skype.

Pros

It is easy to use and quite reliable

It is completely stealthy

Cons

It lacks a parental control feature that can allow you to restrict children from accessing certain apps

Now you can choose one of the Spy programs above to monitor any Android device anywhere. The one you choose depends on your needs.

Again, don’t take this as a challenge to go on imaginary missions like a wannabe spy and getting yourself into trouble for all the wrong reasons. These apps can be used for many legitimate reasons that have little to do with turning into James Bond and getting into fights on top of a train, chasing down bad guys and kicking their butts like Bourne, or wearing amazing disguises and using mind-blowing gadgets like Ethan Hunt.

It doesn’t sound that much fun now, does it? No matter, onwards to the list!

Recommended Reading: 20 Best iPhone Spy Apps

1. Cell Tracker

Have someone you need to track? Like a delivery guy or a sales rep for your business? If you give them a company phone, having cell tracker on it can log down their location, where and when they have been to a place, every half hour. Cell Tracker automatically collects the location of the device holder through WiFi/GPRS. Tap on ‘View Now’ to see the list of location the target device had visited.

2. Children Tracker

Environments change and a parent’s worse nightmare is finding that their community’s crime levels have risen and their children could be victims of crime. Paranoid or not, if you are not against the idea of tracking your child’s whereabouts (for their safety), Children Tracker is a fine tracking solution to have. All you need is to install the app to the phone, run it and lock/hide the app then track the phone online.

3. Ear Spy

Ear Spy lets you appear immersed in your music but in secret, it amplifies the sounds around you via your device microphone all the way to your earphones. Have your earphones in your ears and under your hoody, but leave your smartphone bare to pick up conversations in its surroundings. The app also has an equalizer to enhance the listening conditions of your surroundings.

4. Mobile Hidden Camera

What spy list can be complete without a hidden camera app. Activate it then tap on the black screen to grab a fast snapshot with no one the wiser. You can also capture videos on it. Once you enter video mode, it will automatically record the feed until you stop it. This app covers a variety of camera features while still keeping the app minimal and easy to use.

5. Sneaky Cam

Appear like you are working on something else on your camera with this sneaky cam. Choose and fix a background of your choice to show when Sneaky Cam is on. The background image can be a browser or even a shot of a music player. Tap on any part of the screen to start capturing images, and not worry about anyone catching you in the act.

6. Spy Message

Want to send a confidential message to your business partner but doesn’t want it to be kept in his/her phone? Time your message to be automatically deleted over time without leaving a trace. Spy Message allows you to exchange secretive messages and appointments, then have the message self-destruct (minus the explosions) after a configured time frame.

7. Secret Calls

Protect your contacts and keep your call activities safe with Secret Calls. This app can easily hide your phonebook contact icon to prevent anyone from seeing them, and automatically delete all outgoing and incoming call logs so no one can trace them, even they have your phone.

8. Spy Video Recorder

As a spy, you would want your recording device to be appear turn off to avoid anyone knowing they are being monitored. This app does that on top of keeping you updated with before and after pictures of the place you are monitoring, e.g. when there is unauthorized movement.

9. Secret Agent Fake Call

If you want to create a fake call that comes in in an opportune time, this app is for you. Secret Agent Fake Call ‘calls’ you and prepares pre-recorded conversations, customized messages and you can even schedule when the call can come in. Complete the illusion by selecting the secret agent identity you want to be, and use it to prank your friends.

10. Secret Agent

This last app is Secret Agent, a complete toolbox that every spy should have. It contains useful tools and sensor features for you e.g. a spy torch, a fun (fake) infrared-style camera filter, a compass, a spectrum analyzer, secret audio recording, sensor data and many more!