In this review, you’ll see how the TheTruthSpy monitoring app compares when tested against the best monitoring apps on the market.
TheTruthSpy is a mobile spy app used to secretly track or monitor someone’s activity on Android phone or tablet.
TheTruthSpy is designed for parents who want to monitor their children’s cell phone activity or employers who want to keep track of their employees’ work activities.
Our Review of TheTruthSpy
PROS
- Remote control of the target phone
- Real-time tracking
- Fully undetectable
- 7-Day refund policy
CONS
- Only work on Android devices
- SLOW customer support
TheTruthSpy is a reasonably good Android spy app. It offers a comprehensive list of spying features for phones using the Android operating system.
But…
TheTruthSpy does not offer many of the monitoring features offered by our top Android spying app, uMobix. It’s also nearly 20% more expensive than uMobix and only offers a 7-day refund policy.
TheTruthSpy has been in existence since 2010. Their spy app is designed to remotely spy on another person’s cell phone activity.
You can install the spy application on any Android device and monitor the phone’s activity using a web-based control panel.
Key Android Spy Features
TheTruthSpy spies on Android phones and tablets. Below is a list of TheTruthSpy’s features for devices using the Android operating system. Spying features include social media spying, phone call spying, and media files.
Live Call Recording
TheTruthSpy app records live phone calls. These call recordings can be accessed through the online control panel.
This feature requires rooting unless the target phone is using Android 9.0 or lower. All newer Android phones must be rooted to use this feature.
Social Media Spying
TheTruthSpy monitoring software tracks all of the following social media accounts.
- Facebook Messenger
- Viber
- Snapchat
- LINE
- Kik
- Skype
This feature tracks the target phone’s chats and messages. This includes images and videos sent through the messaging interface.
NOTE: Some social media sites are not available in the free version and standard package. You can access them on the Gold package.
Call Logs & Contact List
This feature lets you spy on your target’s most recent calls and call duration.
It also displays all contact information from the users contact list. This includes whatever information is stored in the contact, such as email address, physical address, and phone number.
View Photos and Videos
The TheTruthSpy app allows you to access your target phone’s multimedia files. This includes both photos and videos.
GPS Tracking Location
If you see your target device on the move, you can use the TheTruthSpy app to track their GPS location in real-time.
With GPS location tracking, you can receive accurate data on any of the following:
- Location list
- Past location history
- Live location
- Date and time
Ambient Listening
Ambient listening is one of the advanced features where you can hear EVERYTHING happening around your target’s device and pick up any suspicious sounds or activity.
Android Compatibility
The current version (9.42) supports Android 11.
TheTruthSpy is compatible with any device from 4.X to 9.X.
TheTruthSpy Installation & Setup
Below is a step-by-step guide for installing TheTruthSpy on an Android device.
Step 1: Change Security Settings on Target Android
Before downloading the app, certain security features must be changed on the target phone.
The first step requires access to the target Android device. This step may look slightly different based on the Android phone you’re monitoring.
Here are the steps from our test Google Pixel. From the Security app -> Apps & Notification -> Special App Access -> Install unknown apps from the device.
- Tap the “Security” icon
- Tap “Apps & Notifications”
- Tap “Special App Access”
- Tap “Install Unknown Apps”
5. Then you will tap “Chrome” and enable “Allow from this source”
6. Next disable Google Play Protect by going to “Settings”
7. Tap “Security”
8. Tap “Google Play Protect”
9. Tap the cog icon in the top right
10. Turn off “Scan apps…” and “Improve Harmful App Detection…”
Now you’re ready to download the app onto the device.
Step 2: Download the TheTruthSpy APK File
The APK file must be downloaded from https://app.thetruthspy.com to start the installation. The image below displays download button.
Once the download finishes, click install.
Enable the following features during the installation process.
- Activate all permissions
- Do not optimize battery usage
- Enable accessibility
- Device administrator
- Notification access
Step 3: TheTruthSpy Account Registration
The next step in the installation process is creating a paid account with TheTruthSpy.
After you have paid you will receive a registration number. The last step of the installation process is to enter this registration number when prompted during the app setup.
At this point you will want to clear the browser history and delete the APK file. This ensures the target user cannot detect the app has been installed.
Step 4: Login and Spy on the Target Phone
Before spying, log in to your account on the TheTruthSpy website. Once logged in, you can use any of the features listed on the spy app’s dashboard.
Key iOS Spy Features
TheTruthSpy does NOT currently offer an iOS version of their software.
How Does TheTruthSpy Work?
TheTruthSpy Android spy software works like any other spy app. It transmits user data over the cellular or WiFi connection of the device to a remote server. Data is transmitted at intervals specified in the settings menu of the online control panel.
Once data has been transmitted to the remote server, it can be viewed at any time by the owner of the TheTruthSpy account.
TheTruthSpy Pricing
TheTruthSpy pricing plans are as follows:
- Standard – $21.99/month or as low as $10.91/month with annual subscription
- Premium – $25.99/month or as low as $13.24/month with annual subscription
- Gold – $30.99/month, or as low as $15.41/month with annual subscription
TheTruthSpy Alternatives
This review wouldn’t be complete if we didn’t mention some alternatives that we prefer to TheTruthSpy. Here are our favorite spy apps.
TheTruthSpy vs uMobix
uMobix is currently our favorite cell phone spying app. The uMobix spy app offers more spying features for apps like Snapchat, Youtube, and Tinder.
TheTruthSpy only displays messages from Snapchat. uMobix captures screenshots of user activity. This facilitates tracking of Snaps, videos, and more.
uMobix allows also captures screenshots of Youtube activity. This includes searches, video screenshots and more. TheTruthSpy only captures Youtube searches using the keystroke logging feature.
uMobix also offers live tech support. All of our support requests to TheTruthSpy went unanswered.
uMobix is $12.49 per month when purchased using the annual subscription. TheTruthSpy is $15.41 per month.
TheTruthSpy vs FlexiSpy
The FlexiSpy spy software offers more spying features than any other app. But it’s also the most expensive and difficult to install.
You can start with a 24-hour free trial.
The main difference between FlexiSPY and TheTruthSpy is that FlexiSPY offers phones that come with their software pre-installed. This saves you the trouble of having to root or jailbreak the device and install the software yourself.
FlexiSpy also allows users to spy on Windows computers using the computer monitoring software.
TheTruthSpy vs iSpyoo
iSpyoo is a cell phone monitoring app that offers a limited number of monitoring features on Android-based tablets and phones. Unlocking advanced tracking features requires rooting the device.
Like most monitoring apps, the iSpyoo spying software operates completely hidden in the background on the target cell phone, so it is invisible from the phone’s owner.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are a few additional questions you may have about the app.
What is TheTruthSpy Refund Policy?
TheTruthSpy purchases are eligible for a refund for up to 7 days after purchasing the licensed software application.
To request a refund, go to the website and contact the support email address [email protected].
Does TheTruthSpy Offer Technical Support?
They offer technical advice on their website, and support tickets can be submitted via email.
Can TheTruthSpy Record Phone Calls?
Yes, TheTruthSpy can record phone calls as one of their main spy features.
Additionally, you can see all sorts of information like the caller’s name and number.
Does TheTruthSpy Have to Be Installed on the Target Phone?
Yes. TheTruthSpy must be installed on the target Android device. This requires a few minutes of physical access and the passcode to the device.
Will the Phone’s Owner Know TheTruthSpy is Installed?
The phone’s owner will NOT know the TheTruthSpy app is installed. The app is hidden during installation and runs in stealth mode.
Is Using TheTruthSpy Legal?
Using the TheTruthSpy app is legal if you notify the phone’s owner that you are installing the app. Children under 18 do not need to be notified.
You will be solely responsible and penalized if you fail to notify the owner.
Use the licensed software for legal use and within your jurisdiction prior to installing it. You can also consult your own legal advisor to assist you.
Conclusion
TheTruthSpy is a decent spy app with useful features, but we recommend uMobix because they offer better support, more reliable operation, and better pricing.
