Ryan Foster 
Recently, we got a message from our reader asking to help out. In particular, they were worried about their aged relative who suffers from progressive age-related dementia. The ultimate question was is it possible at all to get remote access to the senior’s smartphone to monitor how they are doing?
It is pretty possible, yes. There are special SMS trackers you can use to monitor the device from the distance without getting in the way of all default smartphone features. Let’s take a more detailed look at such solutions.
SMS Tracker – What is It?
An SMS tracker is a piece of mobile software that allows you remotely access text messages, messenger chats, as well as email and social media on the target device in the silent mode. On top of that, some solutions even grant access to web browser history, phone book, and device relocation statistics.
To get a hold of all that information, you simply need to install the app on the target device and create an account on the app’s official website. You can then monitor everything from your user dashboard. All of your actions will be completely anonymous.
SMS Trackers for Android, iOS, & Blackberry Devices
There are both freeware and more advanced paid SMS tracking solutions available to choose from. Overall, there are two major ways you can use this software on the target device:
- Via direct phone access;
- Via non-direct phone access.
Obviously, the first type is an ultimately more accessible and easier way to go about these things.
SMS trackers Android Device
Gizmoquip
Gizmoquip is an efficient solution to help you track SMS, MMS, as well as the messenger and chat messages. It also provides a bunch of additional capabilities, such as identification of geolocation of the device in real time and access to the phone book.
Spyzie Sms Tracker
Spyzie is a tracker with spying features in mind that allows you to view all the data stored on the target smartphone via your own user cabinet. It can help you locate the device as well.
SMS trackers for iPhone
This here solution for iOS devices claims that it can enable you to get into others’ smartphones without direct, physical access to them. All the common efficient spying capabilities are available here, too – you can locate your phone via GPS, view all types of messages, and get into accounts.
Notice, this software isn’t iOS exclusive anymore and you can use it on Android and Blackberry devices as well.
The Legal Aspect of Using SMS Trackers
Unless you’re using the mentioned solutions for the purposes of a parent control, getting unauthorized access to strangers’ devices through SMS trackers is illegal. So make sure you only have clear, good intentions in mind when you decide to use such software.
FAQ
Can someone track your location from a text?
In general, no. Text messages alone do not contain location information. However, if you have enabled location sharing on your device or have a specific app that shares your location, someone with access to that information may be able to track your location. But regular text messages alone do not provide this capability.
How to see text messages on another Android?
To see text messages on another Android device, you generally need access to that device. However, if you have the appropriate permissions and the target device is connected to your Google account, you can use Google’s “Messages for Web” feature. It allows you to view and send messages from your computer using a web browser.
How to track SMS from another number?
As an individual, you generally cannot track SMS messages from another number without the cooperation of the mobile service provider or the appropriate legal authority. But you can use tracking apps like uMobix, Cocospy, XNSpy and others.
How to track text messages on iPhone?
There are parental control apps and software available in the market that offer text message monitoring features, but using such tools should be done legally and ethically, with proper consent.
Summary
These are the most common SMS trackers you can use right now. If you have any questions on the topic or if you wish to share your experience of using such solutions, go ahead and leave your thoughts in the comments.
