FlexiSPY 2023: The Definitive Review of the Spy App Pioneer

Executive Summary

  • FlexiSPY is a type of hidden monitoring software that you install on a phone or computer that lets you secretly see everything that’s happening on the device
  • After purchasing and activation, it runs on the phone in the background and captures all the data that the phone sends or receives. It then transmits everything to your online dashboard and from there you can read through everything FlexiSPYs captured – Chats, Emails, SMS, Photos – you name it
  • After a comprehensive month of testing FlexiSPY on my Android device, I can vouch for its efficacy and reliability. Nearly all of its features delivered as promised, providing valuable insights and data

FlexiSPY have been around since 2005 and are the original inventors of the spy app. They are considered to be among the best due to having more than 150 real spying features, many of which you cannot find anywhere else — Call Recording, Ambient Recording, Spycall, RemCam to name just a few.

Moreover, they are also the most affordable, with several subscription options giving you a varying degree of features as well as the ability to upgrade at any time.

Overall, if you want to know what someone is saying on their phone and are looking for the safest bet, don’t have that much money to spend, or you really need advanced features so you can know absolutely everything, then FlexiSPY is the clear buy.

There’s nothing any other spy app can do that FlexiSPY can’t, and FlexiSPY can do many things you won’t find anywhere else.

Pros

  • Unique Features. Monitor all audio streams, powerful remote control, app screenshot, and more
  • Dashboard purpose built for at-a-glance insights. Includes unique mobile viewer app that let you see your data on the move
  • The original spy app with over 14 year of experience – used by millions
  • Low entry-cost – Start small and upgrade remotely as needed
  • Best value for money. Most affordable manufacturer in the industry – also most feature packed
  • Great support. 24×7 help desk. Chat with real humans rather than robots
  • FlexiSPY Community – Connect with over 25,000 spy app enthusiasts (and decision makers at FlexiSPY HQ)
  • FlexiSPY customers enjoy a large discount on other spy-related products such as GPS trackers,
  • Military-grade security – optional 2FA, and unlike competitors, FlexiSPY has never had customer data compromised
  • Transparent – no hidden limitations or misleading information about what the product can and can’t do (unlike other manufacturers)

Cons

  • Dashboard currently provided in English only. While help files and the website are translated, the online dashboard you use to view your captured data is in English only – making it difficult to use for those who are not native English speakers

What’s covered in this review

This review aims to cover the main concerns someone shopping for a spy app would have. The outline is as follows:

  • Features (What you’re getting)
  • Value
  • Data Security
  • Testing Methodology
  • Ease of Installation
  • Visibility
  • FlexiSPY VS. The Rest
  • Conclusion

Features

Let’s look at some of FlexiSPY’s amazing features.

As mentioned, FlexiSPY comes in three versions, LITE PREMIUM and EXTREME.

LITE offers an essential set of monitoring features at an unbeatable price. Perfect for those who are on a budget.

A full list of features can be seen below:

LITE $29.95/mo
MANAGE CALLS
Spy on Call Logs View all calls made or received by target device.
MANAGE TEXT MESSAGES
Spy on SMS Read all sent and received SMS (including deleted SMS)
Spy on MMS Spy on all MMS messages (all multimedia content) sent or received from the target device.
TRACK LOCATION
GPS Tracking Track them via GPS positioning. See where they are in real-time or review all their movements.
Geofencing Receive alerts when the target device enters a zone specified by user.
CONTROL APPS AND PROGRAMS
Installed Applications See which applications are currently installed on the device including details such as date installed, version number, and app size.
View Application Activity See complete app usage info such as when an app is installed, uninstalled, opened, or closed.
Keylogger See everything that’s being typed.
VIEW MULTIMEDIA FILES
Photos View & download all images that are on the target device (includes wallpaper).
Videos View & download all video files on the target device (includes historical video).
Audio Files Listen to and download all audio files on the target device.
MONITOR INTERNET ACTIVITY
Browser Activity* See complete browsing history including URLS, and date and time of visit.
Bookmarks* See all bookmarks on target device
Network Connections See a list of names of all cellular and Wi-Fi networks the device has ever connected to, including the date and time the connection was made or broken.
ACCESS CONTACTS AND CALENDAR
Spy on Address book Capture entire address book with details such as contact names, telephone numbers, associated email addresses, and more.
Spy on Calendar Spy on all calendar details and appointments on a target device, see all scheduled meetings plus details like time, location, place and meeting notes.
VISIBILITY OPTIONS
Run in Hidden Mode Choose to run FlexiSPY in complete hidden mode. Software icon will not appear on the target device or in any app list. All traces of rooting, jailbreaking, and installation will be hidden.
Hide Rooting* (Android Only) Hide all traces of Rooting, including SuperSU
Hide Jailbreak (IOS Only) Hide all traces of jailbreak, including the Cydia icon.
Prevent Uninstallation Installs app as super-admin to prevent unauthorized uninstallation
ALERTS AND NOTIFICATIONS
Create and name your own custom alerts by specifying criteria such as Caller ID, Keywords, Location, that will send a notification on your dashboard when triggered.
Keyword Alerts Receive alerts when specified keywords or phrases appear in SMS, IM, Email or MMS messages.
Location Alerts Receive alerts when the target device enters a designated area.
REMOTE CONTROL
Remotely uninstall software* Uninstall FlexiSPY in just a few clicks from inside your online account, the app will be removed completely.
Remotely deactivate software Deactivate FlexiSPY in just a few clicks from inside your online account, stopping it from uploading data immediately.
Remotely restart device* Remotely take control of a device and restart it, without ever needing to get the device physically in your hand.
Remotely change software features Remotely make changes to software configuration (Activate or Deactivate certain features, set ambient recording schedule, etc)
Automatic Remote Updates* FlexiSPY automatically updates itself on the target phone ensuring you have access to latest features and improvements
Send Remote Commands from Web Control all aspects of the phone conveniently via your secure online dashboard. Send commands to turn certain features on or off, restart the phone, check battery status, and more.
SMS Remote Commands*
– Turn features on or off
– Restart the phone
– Check device battery status
Remotely control all aspects of the phone even when an internet connection is not available using SMS Commands.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
24/7 International Customer Service Round-The-Clock live support in case you have any questions.
LIVE CHAT Speak live with real humans rather than chatbots.
24-hour Response Time Dedicated customer service team ensures maximum 24-hour ticket response time.
DATA SECURITY
Two-Factor Authentication Add an extra layer of protection and safeguard your data with optional 2FA.
Data Encryption Policy All data is encrypted during transmission (when your phone sends data to server). Sensitive data is then encrypted in database.
MISC
Check device battery status See if a lost phone has any battery left on it and how certain apps installed on a phone can affect the battery drainage.
Renew Anytime Conveniently renew your subscription from inside your account with one click.
Easy-to-install No-hassle installation service lets you schedule a time where a technician will remotely configure and install the software onto the target device.
Free Updates Receive free FlexiSPY updates throughout the lifetime of your subscription.
* Denotes Advanced feature

PREMIUM has everything most people need from a spy app.

It has 48 features and focuses on monitoring social media, instant messaging and web access, as well as the older communication types like email, and SMS. PREMIUM also allows you to see photos, videos, application usage, GPS locations and much more.

A full list of features can be seen below:

PREMIUM From $79
MANAGE CALLS
Spy on Call Logs View all calls made or received by target device.
MANAGE TEXT MESSAGES
Spy on SMS Read all sent and received SMS (including deleted SMS)
Spy on MMS Spy on all MMS messages (all multimedia content) sent or received from the target device.
READ INSTANT MESSAGES
Read instant messages on popular messaging apps including LINE, WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, Viber, Skype, Hangouts, and more.
Facebook* Read all incoming and outgoing Facebook messages.
Hike* Spy on all incoming and outgoing Hike messages.
Kik* View all incoming and outgoing KiK messages and multimedia on the target device.
Instagram* View messages that are exchanged on Instagram chat instantly and in real-time.
LINE* View LINE app messages, including emoticons and stickers and download and view all photos, videos and audio files.
Skype* Spy on Skype messages, photos, videos, profile pictures and contact names on target device.
Viber* View all messages including emoticons and stickers as well as participants, photos, video, and audio files shared on Viber.
WhatsApp View regular and group WhatsApp chats along with date and time stamps, contacts, photos, videos, and listen to audio messages.
Google Hangouts* View or download all Google Hangouts messages, including emoticons and stickers, photos, videos, and audio files.
QQ* View all incoming and outgoing QQ messages and multimedia on a target device.
Telegram* View all Telegram messages, contacts, images, videos, attachments, and other files. Save secret messages – even after they are deleted.
Tinder* View Tinder messages including details such as messages, GIF images, profile pictures, contacts, emojis and more.
WeChat* View and download all incoming and outgoing WeChat messages including contacts, dates, and time stamps.
iMessage (iPhone only) View all incoming and outgoing iMessages on a target device. Including all images, videos, contact info, or group chats shared.
VIEW IM CALL LOGS
View call logs on popular messaging apps including Facebook Messenger, LINE, Skype, Viber, WhatsApp, and more.
Facebook Messenger* View Facebook Messenger call History, including date and time stamps.
LINE* View LINE call history, including date and time stamps.
Skype* View Skype call history, including date and time stamps.
Viber* View Viber call history, including date and time stamps.
WhatsApp* View WhatsApp call history, including date and time stamps.
Facetime (iPhone only) View Facetime call history, including date and time stamps.
TRACK LOCATION
GPS Tracking Track them via GPS positioning. See where they are in real-time or review all their movements.
Geofencing Receive alerts when the target device enters a zone specified by user.
CONTROL APPS AND PROGRAMS
Installed Applications See which applications are currently installed on the device including details such as date installed, version number, and app size.
View Application Activity See complete app usage info such as when an app is installed, uninstalled, opened, or closed.
Application Screenshots* Take a screenshot of selected applications whenever the application is active in the foreground, and the user has touched anywhere on the screen.
Keylogger See everything that’s being typed.
VIEW MULTIMEDIA FILES
Photos View & download all images that are on the target device (includes wallpaper).
Videos View & download all video files on the target device (includes historical video).
Audio Files Listen to and download all audio files on the target device.
MONITOR INTERNET ACTIVITY
Browser Activity* See complete browsing history including URLS, and date and time of visit.
Bookmarks* See all bookmarks on target device
Network Connections See a list of names of all cellular and Wi-Fi networks the device has ever connected to, including the date and time the connection was made or broken.
READ EMAILS
View all Incoming/Outgoing Emails* View emails sent and received on target device with details including date and time stamp, contact name, and attachments.
Gmail
Yahoo
Hotmail
ACCESS CONTACTS AND CALENDAR
Spy on Address book Capture entire address book with details such as contact names, telephone numbers, associated email addresses, and more.
Spy on Calendar Spy on all calendar details and appointments on a target device, see all scheduled meetings plus details like time, location, place and meeting notes.
VISIBILITY OPTIONS
Run in Hidden Mode Choose to run FlexiSPY in complete hidden mode. Software icon will not appear on the target device or in any app list. All traces of rooting, jailbreaking, and installation will be hidden.
Hide Rooting* (Android Only) Hide all traces of Rooting, including SuperSU
Hide Jailbreak (IOS Only) Hide all traces of jailbreak, including the Cydia icon.
Prevent Uninstallation Installs app as super-admin to prevent unauthorized uninstallation
ALERTS AND NOTIFICATIONS
Create and name your own custom alerts by specifying criteria such as Caller ID, Keywords, Location, that will send a notification on your dashboard when triggered.
SIM Change notification* Receive notification when target device changes SIM card.
Keyword Alerts Receive alerts when specified keywords or phrases appear in SMS, IM, Email or MMS messages.
Location Alerts Receive alerts when the target device enters a designated area.
REMOTE CONTROL
Remotely uninstall software* Uninstall FlexiSPY in just a few clicks from inside your online account, the app will be removed completely.
Remotely deactivate software Deactivate FlexiSPY in just a few clicks from inside your online account, stopping it from uploading data immediately.
Remotely restart device* Remotely take control of a device and restart it, without ever needing to get the device physically in your hand.
Remotely change software features Remotely make changes to software configuration (Activate or Deactivate certain features, set ambient recording schedule, etc)
Automatic Remote Updates* FlexiSPY automatically updates itself on the target phone ensuring you have access to latest features and improvements
Send Remote Commands from Web Control all aspects of the phone conveniently via your secure online dashboard. Send commands to turn certain features on or off, restart the phone, check battery status, and more.
SMS Remote Commands*
– Turn features on or off
– Restart the phone
– Check device battery status
Remotely control all aspects of the phone even when an internet connection is not available using SMS Commands.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
24/7 International Customer Service Round-The-Clock live support in case you have any questions.
LIVE CHAT Speak live with real humans rather than chatbots.
24-hour Response Time Dedicated customer service team ensures maximum 24-hour ticket response time.
DATA SECURITY
Two-Factor Authentication Add an extra layer of protection and safeguard your data with optional 2FA.
Data Encryption Policy All data is encrypted during transmission (when your phone sends data to server). Sensitive data is then encrypted in database.
MISC
Check device battery status See if a lost phone has any battery left on it and how certain apps installed on a phone can affect the battery drainage.
Renew Anytime Conveniently renew your subscription from inside your account with one click.
Easy-to-install No-hassle installation service lets you schedule a time where a technician will remotely configure and install the software onto the target device.
Free Updates Receive free FlexiSPY updates throughout the lifetime of your subscription.
* Denotes Advanced feature

EXTREME – FlexiSPY also sells an advanced version of their product called EXTREME, which includes unique features that no other manufacturer can provide, making it ideal for professional or mission critical situations—these include the ability to record phone calls, VOIP calls (Skype, Viber, WhatsApp etc), the device surroundings as well as the ability to secretly control the camera and to take videos and photos.

Here are some of the unique features offered in EXTREME

  • Live Call Intercept: Intercept a phone call and listen in on the conversation LIVE
  • Record Phone Calls: Remotely record and listen to all phone calls made or received on their cell phone (Includes calls made over social media like Facebook Messenger)
  • Record Surroundings: Remotely activate the microphone on their phone and hear what’s really going on. You can also record their phone’s surroundings at any time and recordings are auto-matically uploaded to your dashboard. All recordings are uploaded to your FlexiSPY account.
  • RemCam: Remotely activate the camera and take a secret picture to view the phone’s surroundings.

A full list of features can be seen below:

EXTREME $239 for 3 months
MANAGE CALLS
Phone Call Recording Record any calls made or received by the target device.
Phone Call Interception* Listen in on phone calls actually happening in real time.
SpyCall* Remotely open the target device’s microphone and listen to its surroundings.
Environment Recording Schedule times where the target device’s microphone will be switched on to record its surroundings.
Spy on Call Logs View all calls made or received by target device.
MANAGE TEXT MESSAGES
Spy on SMS Read all sent and received SMS (including deleted SMS)
Spy on MMS Spy on all MMS messages (all multimedia content) sent or received from the target device.
SMS Keyword Deletion* Automatically delete any incoming SMS message that contains your specified keywords.
Spoof SMS* Send an invisible SMS from the target device to any contact that can be found in the target’s phone book – or another number of your choice.
READ INSTANT MESSAGES
Read instant messages on popular messaging apps including LINE, WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, Viber, Skype, Hangouts, and more.
Facebook* Read all incoming and outgoing Facebook messages.
Hike* Spy on all incoming and outgoing Hike messages.
Kik* View all incoming and outgoing KiK messages and multimedia on the target device.
Instagram* View messages that are exchanged on Instagram chat instantly and in real-time.
LINE* View LINE app messages, including emoticons and stickers and download and view all photos, videos and audio files.
Skype* Spy on Skype messages, photos, videos, profile pictures and contact names on target device.
Viber* View all messages including emoticons and stickers as well as participants, photos, video, and audio files shared on Viber.
WhatsApp View regular and group WhatsApp chats along with date and time stamps, contacts, photos, videos, and listen to audio messages.
Google Hangouts* View or download all Google Hangouts messages, including emoticons and stickers, photos, videos, and audio files.
QQ* View all incoming and outgoing QQ messages and multimedia on a target device.
Telegram* View all Telegram messages, contacts, images, videos, attachments, and other files. Save secret messages – even after they are deleted.
Tinder* View Tinder messages including details such as messages, GIF images, profile pictures, contacts, emojis and more.
WeChat* View and download all incoming and outgoing WeChat messages including contacts, dates, and time stamps.
iMessage (iPhone only) View all incoming and outgoing iMessages on a target device. Including all images, videos, contact info, or group chats shared.
RECORD IM CALLS
Record calls on popular messaging apps including LINE, WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, Viber, Skype, Hangouts, and more.
Facebook Messenger* Record Facebook Messenger calls.
Google Hangouts* Record Google Hangouts calls.
LINE* Record LINE calls.
Skype* Record Skype calls.
Viber* Record Viber calls.
WhatsApp* Record WhatsApp calls.
Facetime (iPhone only) Record Facetime calls.
VIEW IM CALL LOGS
View call logs on popular messaging apps including Facebook Messenger, LINE, Skype, Viber, WhatsApp, and more.
Facebook Messenger* View Facebook Messenger call History, including date and time stamps.
LINE* View LINE call history, including date and time stamps.
Skype* View Skype call history, including date and time stamps.
Viber* View Viber call history, including date and time stamps.
WhatsApp* View WhatsApp call history, including date and time stamps.
Facetime (iPhone only) View Facetime call history, including date and time stamps.
TRACK LOCATION
GPS Tracking Track them via GPS positioning. See where they are in real-time or review all their movements.
Geofencing Receive alerts when the target device enters a zone specified by user.
CONTROL APPS AND PROGRAMS
Installed Applications See which applications are currently installed on the device including details such as date installed, version number, and app size.
View Application Activity See complete app usage info such as when an app is installed, uninstalled, opened, or closed.
Application Screenshots* Take a screenshot of selected applications whenever the application is active in the foreground, and the user has touched anywhere on the screen.
Keylogger See everything that’s being typed.
VIEW MULTIMEDIA FILES
Photos View & download all images that are on the target device (includes wallpaper).
Videos View & download all video files on the target device (includes historical video).
Audio Files Listen to and download all audio files on the target device.
MONITOR INTERNET ACTIVITY
Browser Activity* See complete browsing history including URLS, and date and time of visit.
Bookmarks* See all bookmarks on target device
Network Connections See a list of names of all cellular and Wi-Fi networks the device has ever connected to, including the date and time the connection was made or broken.
READ EMAILS
View all Incoming/Outgoing Emails* View emails sent and received on target device with details including date and time stamp, contact name, and attachments.
Gmail
Yahoo
Hotmail
ACCESS CONTACTS AND CALENDAR
Spy on Address book Capture entire address book with details such as contact names, telephone numbers, associated email addresses, and more.
Spy on Calendar Spy on all calendar details and appointments on a target device, see all scheduled meetings plus details like time, location, place and meeting notes.
VISIBILITY OPTIONS
Run in Hidden Mode Choose to run FlexiSPY in complete hidden mode. Software icon will not appear on the target device or in any app list. All traces of rooting, jailbreaking, and installation will be hidden.
Hide Rooting* (Android Only) Hide all traces of Rooting, including SuperSU
Hide Jailbreak (IOS Only) Hide all traces of jailbreak, including the Cydia icon.
Prevent Uninstallation Installs app as super-admin to prevent unauthorized uninstallation
ALERTS AND NOTIFICATIONS
Create and name your own custom alerts by specifying criteria such as Caller ID, Keywords, Location, that will send a notification on your dashboard when triggered.
Caller ID/ Call notification Receive notification when phone number specified in watchlist appears on target device.
SIM Change notification* Receive notification when target device changes SIM card.
Keyword Alerts Receive alerts when specified keywords or phrases appear in SMS, IM, Email or MMS messages.
Location Alerts Receive alerts when the target device enters a designated area.
REMOTE CONTROL
REMCAM (Remotely Control Camera) Control the target phone’s cameras to take a photo (front and back)
REMVID (Remotely Control Video Recorder)* Discretely take control of a phone’s camera and use it to record videos.
Remotely uninstall software* Uninstall FlexiSPY in just a few clicks from inside your online account, the app will be removed completely.
Remotely deactivate software Deactivate FlexiSPY in just a few clicks from inside your online account, stopping it from uploading data immediately.
Remotely restart device* Remotely take control of a device and restart it, without ever needing to get the device physically in your hand.
Remotely change software features Remotely make changes to software configuration (Activate or Deactivate certain features, set ambient recording schedule, etc)
Automatic Remote Updates* FlexiSPY automatically updates itself on the target phone ensuring you have access to latest features and improvements
Send Remote Commands from Web Control all aspects of the phone conveniently via your secure online dashboard. Send commands to turn certain features on or off, restart the phone, check battery status, and more.
SMS Remote Commands*
– Turn features on or off
– Restart the phone
– Check device battery status
Remotely control all aspects of the phone even when an internet connection is not available using SMS Commands.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
24/7 International Customer Service Round-The-Clock live support in case you have any questions.
LIVE CHAT Speak live with real humans rather than chatbots.
24-hour Response Time Dedicated customer service team ensures maximum 24-hour ticket response time.
DATA SECURITY
Two-Factor Authentication Add an extra layer of protection and safeguard your data with optional 2FA.
Data Encryption Policy All data is encrypted during transmission (when your phone sends data to server). Sensitive data is then encrypted in database.
MISCELLANEOUS
Check device battery status See if a lost phone has any battery left on it and how certain apps installed on a phone can affect the battery drainage.
Renew Anytime Conveniently renew your subscription from inside your account with one click.
Easy-to-install No-hassle installation service lets you schedule a time where a technician will remotely configure and install the software onto the target device.
Free Updates Receive free FlexiSPY updates throughout the lifetime of your subscription.
* Denotes advanced feature

Value

FlexiSPY are the most affordable spy app in the industry. While this has not always been the case, in 2019 they released an entry level product (LITE) that starts at just $29.95, which is cheaper than any competitor and give you more features at that price point.

As mentioned they give you three options to choose from – and you can always start at the lower package and remotely upgrade to the more advanced package at any time if you need the extra capabilities.

  1. LITE (lowest cost – essential features)
  2. PREMIUM (everything most people need from a spy app)
  3. EXTREME (unique features no one else has)

You will find no better value anywhere else.

Data Security

Customers rarely think about data security until hacks happen.

Skipping security makes the price of monitoring apps lower, but there are real consequences to ignoring security.

FlexiSPY has a 100% perfect track record when it comes to its customer’s data being compromised.

Unfortunately, it’s competitors cannot say the same, and it is for this reason that they are often thought of as the most secure

Testing Methodology

To ensure an unbiased review, I installed FlexiSPY on my personal phone, a Samsung Galaxy J7 SM-J700F Dual Sim running Android OS 6.0.1. Over several weeks, I delved deep into its features, assessing its claims and promises. This hands-on experience forms the basis of my opinions and recommendations.

Installation

Installing FlexiSPY is straightforward and takes around 10 minutes with the help of the provided installation guide (which varies depending on your device)

However the company also have an optional installation service for $39.99 where a technician will install the software for you remotely so you can be up and running immediately, and it’s well worth the money if you’re interested in getting setup as soon as possible with the least amount of frustration.

Like all other products, FlexiSPY for iPhone will require jailbreaking, while rooting will be necessary to access all the app’s advanced Android features, however if you choose the install service, this is all taken care of for you. If you have any inquiries, their live chat and customer service professionals are available 24/7.

FlexiSPY VS. The Rest

Curious how FlexiSPY stacks up against the rest? See a complete comparison of how FlexiSPY stacks up against competitors here

Conclusion

Starting from just $29.95 a month, FlexiSPY is the most affordable spy app you can buy, and it is also the most powerful with features you can’t get anywhere else.

It is available for Android and iPhone smartphones as well as PC and Mac, making it a fantastic choice for parents who want to monitor the entire family who may also have computers. FlexiSPY also comes with a free Android and iPhone mobile viewer app which lets you view all the captured data and receive important alerts on the move.

Moreover, FlexiSPY’s flexible subscription plans (LITE, PREMIUM, EXTREME) make it the ideal choice for those who may wish to buy the basic version first, and then upgrade when realize when protecting your children or relationship, there is no such thing as too much information.

  • Choose LITE for essential features at the best price.
  • Choose PREMIUM for all around monitoring of mobile activities, while still giving you more features than other companies.
  • Or choose FlexiSPY EXTREME offers comprehensive one-of-a-kind features for professional or demanding customers who want to collect every possible piece of information as well as the ability to remotely control camera, but these come at a price.

Find out more at www.flexispy.com


Posted

in

by

Tags:

Comments

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *