A Real Stealthgenie Review - By a Real User
Updated August 2013!
So here goes with my new, unique StealthGenie spy phone software review. What makes my review new and unique? Well, if you have read a few of these reviews online, you have probably noticed that they are all very similar and basically amount to a complete re-hash of all the features of the StealthGenie software program. I am not going to do this with this review. Instead I want to talk about what makes StealthGenie unique and to explain a few of the advanced features that it provides. A good review should cover the main features but also provide an opinion, based on experience, of the overall program and its usefulness. If you want to read all about StealthGenie's features and how wonderful it is, you can go straight to their website and read all about it. If you want some guidance as to how you could benefit from it and some reassurance that your money will be safe then read on.
Is StealthGenie the Best Spy Phone Software Application?
It all depends on what you need. Sorry to be so vague, but bear with me. There are several good spy software programs available to choose from. In my experience I have found three that are particularly reliable: Flexispy, Mobile Spy and StealthGenie. Each of these programs will have their strong points and of course some have a downside. So what's special about these three you might ask?
Having used all three, quite simply - I like them. They work well, are supplied by reputable companies with good support and you can be sure that your money is safe. The spy phone software market has been targeted by several unscrupulous companies, out to make a fast buck and unfortunately many people have been scammed. You have no such worries with any of these three spy phone apps.
These spy phone software programs offer more or less the same basic functionality but they differ quite significantly when it comes to advanced features and of course pricing structures. With each program you can view detailed call and text logs, have GPS tracking, view contact lists, photos and video stored on the target phone. With some you can have advanced features such as call listening and recording and different methods of alerts.
Each program also differs in the range of phones they support and I always recommend this as your starting point. You must check if the phone you plan to monitor is on the company list. Until recently StealthGenie lagged behind the others due to the simple fact they did not offer support for the iPhone. Early in 2012 they launched a version of their software for use with the Apple iPhone, even more advanced than the others. StealthGenie now leads the way in terms of supported phones.
What about Prices?
StealthGenie comes in the middle of the price range. Their cheapest option starts around $10 per month with their full version costing around $200 for their annual license. Flexispy is by far the most expensive costing around $350 for their full version, whilst Mobile Spy is the cheapest at around $130 for their fully featured version(per year). It is difficult to compare these products based on price alone; you really do need to know what features you think you are going to use.
Why Should You Buy StealthGenie?
As I said, in terms of basic reporting there is not much to choose between the three programs. For me, StealthGenie really stands out with a couple of its advanced features. Throughout 2013 they have been releasing New Advanced Monitoring Features - the others are trying to compete but StealthGenie are definitely providing the widest range of monitoring features.
Voice call recording - it is the only one of the three that allows you to record voice calls to and from the target cell phone. In some circumstances this can be a really useful feature. With Flexispy you have the ability to listen in to live voice calls but you cannot record them without an add-on feature. Voice recording can be very useful for businesses wanting to monitor calls. As always be careful to stay within the law when using this feature.
Advanced tracking and alerts - this is where StealthGenie is really innovative. Using GPS tracking systems you can monitor the movements of the target phone in real-time. You can view this on a map and also view the recent movements of the phone. Using a feature called Geo-fencing you can specify certain boundaries or areas and when the phone enters or leaves the fenced off area you can receive an alert via text or e-mail. This system has been designed specifically to monitor children but can have many other uses. Now you can accurately track where your children are using their cell phone and ultimately help to keep them safe. No bunking off school whilst you are at work! Business owners could also benefit from this and keep a check on staff leaving the workplace early, or make sure they are where they are supposed to be during working hours. It is really easy to set up - simply by clicking points on the map.
I really like this angle of tracking and monitoring in ethical ways, getting away from the old spying ideas. StealthGenie's whole marketing emphasis has moved towards legal ways to use spy phone software focusing on child safety and small business use. This makes a welcome change to the illegal suggestions of the past such as "how to catch a cheating spouse".
I found a great little video looking at some of the main features of StealthGenie spy software -
New Features 2013
Monitor WhatsApp and other chat/ messenger services. Now you can view what is going on with messages and chats from some of the most popular services online. WhatsApp, Viber, Skype, iMessage, BlackBerry Messenger - all can be monitored.
Trigger Words - a great feature for monitoring kids. You can set certain trigger words which when mentioned in text or email will send an alert to your control panel. You can also set trigger phone numbers - same idea.
Multi - Language Support - the website is now available in Spanish, German, Portuguese, Turkish and Italian. Oh - and English!
Geo-Fencing feature - now released and working well especially for parents.
Now Available for Tablets! Now you can also install Stealth Genie software on to Android tablets and the iPad - you need to monitor the devices your kids use most.
Trigger Words - a great feature for monitoring kids. You can set certain trigger words which when mentioned in text or email will send an alert to your control panel. You can also set trigger phone numbers - same idea.
Multi - Language Support - the website is now available in Spanish, German, Portuguese, Turkish and Italian. Oh - and English!
Geo-Fencing feature - now released and working well especially for parents.
Now Available for Tablets! Now you can also install Stealth Genie software on to Android tablets and the iPad - you need to monitor the devices your kids use most.
When StealthGenie is Your Best Choice
Start by making sure that the phone you intend to monitor is supported by StealthGenie - they support all versions of the iPhone, Android and BlackBerry mobile phones. They have complete listings of makes and models of supported phones on their website.
If you think that you only really need the most basic reporting features then you can probably save some money by choosing Mobile Spy. If however you need a more advanced package including call recording as well as extensive monitoring of chat messenger services - then StealthGenie is you best option.
For good reporting, advanced tracking as mentioned above and at a reasonable cost StealthGenie is definitely worth a look. The company is very innovative and forward looking and in recent months has become the real market leader with over 100,000 active users and growing!
You can check out StealthGenie at their website here - to see what you think and to make sure your cell phone is compatible. I always recommend only buying what you need, so think carefully about what you want to do with spy phone software before making your purchase. Don’t waste money on features you will never need to use. Always remember to use this software legally and responsibly and be aware of the laws in your area. Thanks for reading, I hope this will help you make a safe choice.