iKeyMonitor Review

ikeymonitor-review

iKeyMonitor is a keylogger app (for both iPhone and Android) that lets you record keystrokes & passwords, captures screenshots, and monitor activities on your child or employee’s smartphone.

Keep reading for more information on the iKeyMonitor plans, features, how it works, and most of all, why iKeyMonitor might be the right choice for you.

Pros & Cons

Pros:

  • Captures keystrokes, passwords and screenshots
  • Supports multiple languages
  • 3-day free trial

Cons:

  • The iOS device must be jailbroken
  • Capture of screenshots, passwords, instant messaging requires rooting the Android device
  • Relatively expensive

Pricing

iKeyMonitor Free Trial

A 3-day free trial with no credit card required (for iOS devices only)

iKeyMonitor Online Plans

  • $59.99/month per phone
  • or $149.99 for 3 months
  • or $239.99 for 6 months
  • or $359.99 for 12 months

iKeyMonitor STD Plans

  • $39.99/month per phone
  • or $89.99 for 3 months
  • or $119.99 for 6 months
  • or $179.99 for 12 months

Compatibility

iKeyMonitor supports the following operating system versions:

  • Android OS version 2.3.x – 6.x. Some advanced features are only available in rooted devices.
  • Any iOS device that’s Jailbroken. You’ll be able to download the app using a third party installer called Cydia.

Features

ikeymonitor features

Stealth Monitoring

Without fail, one of the first features a spy software should offer is to run invisibly and silently. You don’t want it to be detected. The user will never know they are being monitored by iKeyMonitor. The inability to detect this software is where the core value of it lies.

Social Media Monitoring

Social media monitoring is a feature you’ll definitely need. It’s all the craze with the kids and adults today. Basically, if you’re on the Internet, you’re most likely on social media. iKeyMonitor knows how big social media is. That’s why you’ll be able to monitor social networks such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and so on. Truth is, the Internet isn’t the safest place. However, iKeyMonitor will help you keep your kids secure.

Here are some more the remarkable features offered:

  • Logs Keystrokes and captures data entered.
  • Captures screenshots.
  • Logs text message content.
  • Logs web history and URLs.
  • Records instant messages such as WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger and more.
  • Logs email content.

How It Works

What you’ll learn in this part of the iKeyMonitor Review is how the device needs to be prepared before the spy software is installed. You’ll also get an idea of the general installation process. Knowing some of the spy software installation caveats can make everything go considerably smoother.

Before you install

First of all, you need to make sure your device is compatible with the iKeyMonitor app, please see http://ikeymonitor.com/download

ikeymonitor compatibility

Second, you’ll need to make sure the device is Jailbroken or rooted for the iPhone, iPad or Android devices. You’ll find at iKeyMonitor’s website they have some resources for doing that.

Installing iKeyMonitor

Installing the iKeyMonitor app is not difficult. You will be prompted throughout the process, and all you have to do is follow along. You will want to ensure that you are choosing the correct options for your device, so be sure to pay close attention to each prompt.

Start Monitoring

After the software is installed, you’ll find like most any spy software, they have a dashboard control panel (only available on their online plans). This is located on their website, which is only accessible by entering your login information. You’ll then see the monitored data flow in.

ikeymonitor control panel

Within the control panel is where you’ll find a centralized place where you can view all the pertinent information. You’ll also find user preferences where you can customize the reporting.

With a first time installation, you should note this is generally what is to be expected. The makers of iKeyMonitor have taken the time to ensure they designed a software that would suit their clients needs, as well as being user friendly.

Reliability & Support

iKeyMonitor was developed by Awosoft, a company based in London and founded in 2008. The app was released in February 2012 for iOS, and was expanded to include support for Android in 2014. They offer a free trial, so you can test the app for a few days before actually paying.

iKeyMonitor offers support via phone (877-882-8905), email ([email protected]) and live chat.

Overall, it is a reliable app with good features.

FAQ

How do I start my free trial?

  1. Go to http://ikeymonitor.com
  2. Click the “FREE TRIAL” button
  3. Select your operating system
  4. Download and install the app

What happens when my trial ends?

When your free trial ends, iKeyMonitor will stop working unless you purchase a license key.