- WHAT IS A phone tracker for Android?
Many concerned parents and partners worry about the safety and well-being of our kids and loved ones. Business owners also worry about the effectiveness of employees while they are at work. Android users wondering about who their spouses are talking or texting to over the phone. Such situations can threaten peace of mind and take a toll on our professional and personal lives. So, what can be done about it?
An Android based phone tracking and spy app lets you access a target mobile device. Through the app you will have complete knowledge of the various activities happening on the target device. Hoverwatch phone tracker for Android is one such app that offers reliable and comprehensive phone spy features in a single software.
A simple google search will reveal that there are hundreds of phone spy apps available, both paid and free, which makes selecting one an extremely tedious job since all the apps make similar claims and tend to offer the same features. So how does Hoverwatch set itself apart in a highly saturated market.
Hoverwatch is different due to its exclusive screenshot-based tracking style of tracking that is unlike any other on the market. It also has a number of useful features that you won’t find elsewhere.
Pros and Cons of Hoverwatch
No singular app is perfect but Hoverwatch does come close to perfection due to the number of features it offers. Unfortunately, it does have its shortcomings which we have mentioned below:
Pros
- Simple installation and easy to use
- No target device rooting necessary
- Hoverwatch’s dashboard provides easy access to Android Settings.
- High data upload frequency
- High-quality call recordings
- Able to capture multiple screenshots of phone activity
Cons
- Not compatible with iOS devices
- Does not include keylogger
- Lacks geo-fencing
- Inaccurate SIM card change alerts
- WHY DO YOU NEED TO use the phone tracker Hoverwatch?
When used correctly, Hoverwatch can be a versatile mobile spy app that allows you to remotely monitor an Android phone on a macOS or Windows computer.
The core functionality of Hoverwatch is similar to most other mobile monitoring apps. However, the heavy focus on taking screenshots to track activities and information sets Hoverwatch apart from nearly every other phone tracking software.
A spy app can be beneficial in different situations. We talk about the two most popular ones below:
- For parental control
- For monitoring employees
Parental Control
For every parent, the safety of their kids is of the utmost importance. In a time where mobile devices and easy access to the internet, keeping children safe online and on the phone is difficult.
Hoverwatch gives you the power to keep a watchful eye on your kids. Through the app you can track who your kids are talking to and know their location at all times.
The discrete nature of the software ensures that your kids will never know that you are tracking their phone’s activities and location.
Employee Monitoring
The job of a business owner is difficult to say the least. They have to juggle different responsibilities, as well as, keep a watchful eye on the employees and other matters of the business. With Hoverwatch installed on your employees’ corporate android phones, you can track messages and calls your workers make during work hours.
By tracking their phone you can make sure that your employees are loyal and no business secrets are being shared.
- HOW TO USE A Hoverwatch phone tracker
Installing and setting up Hoverwatch is easy and quick, here’s how you do it:
- Go to hoverwatch.com and register an account through an active e-mail.
- Select and purchase your desired subscription.
- Find the activation email in your inbox.
- Download and install the Hoverwatch app on the target device.
- Open your Hoverwatch dashboard and begin monitoring.
Remember! Hoverwatch doesn’t require rooting a target Android device.
4.1.1. Installation Hoverwatch
As we have mentioned previously, installing Hoverwatch is straightforward and easy, similarly, it’s extremely simple to use.
You may have heard or read on the official Hoverwatch website that it is a “Free Phone Tracker”, the catch is that it’s not entirely free since you have to select a package and pay the subscription fee to use the app for the long term. However, Hoverwatch offers a free trial period with credit card details needed.
If you want to continue using the app and the service, you’ll have to pay the monthly subscription fee.
Step 1 – Create your free account on the Hoverwatch official website. Remember to provide a valid and active email account, also choose a secure password.
Step 2 – After the account is successfully made, download the Hoverwatch app, which you will install on the target phone. Make sure to select the correct version of the app for the target device. Hoverwatch offers different apps for Android, Windows devices, and Mac devices.
Step 3 – The app will automatically go to invisible mode on the target device after installation, so you won’t have to worry about hiding it.
The app will also begin sending activity updates of the target phone to the Hoverwatch servers, which can be accessed from the online dashboard of your Hoverwatch account.
There are installation guides and tutorials on the official Hoverwatch website, which you can use to set up your Hoverwatch account and app, as well as troubleshoot any problems.
4.1.2. Stealth
If you want to stay invisible while tracking devices, then Stealth Mode will come handy! Best thing is that the stealth mode starts running in the background automatically as you download the Hoverwatch app.
Unlike other spying apps, no one can detect whether the Hoverwatch app is running on their device or not because Hoverwatch does not appear in the control panel. Hence only you can control the app through your Hoverwatch account in the target device and they cannot disable, uninstall, or delete the Hoverwatch app.
4.1.3. Features
Hoverwatch offers the following features for Android, Windows, and macOS app versions.
| Android | Windows | macOS |
| Invisible Tracking with Stealth Mode
Call Recorder to Save Phone Calls
Browser History Tracking
SMS Tracking
Facebook, WhatsApp, Snapchat, and Viber Tracking
Phone Location Tracking
Save Android Screenshots
Detect SIM Card Change
Contact List Tracking
To-Do List Tracking
Camera Tracking
Call Tracking
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Invisible Tracking with Stealth Mode
Laptop and PC Location Tracking
Windows Keylogger Saves Websites/Internet History
Skype Recording
Windows Keylogger Saves Webcam Shots
Windows Keylogger Tracks Facebook Messages
Keylogger for Windows Clipboard Monitoring Save Clipboard
Windows Keylogger Saves Screenshots
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Invisible Tracking with Stealth Mode
Mac Keylogger Tracks Facebook Messages
Mac Keylogger Saves Screenshots
Mac Keylogger Saves Websites/Internet History
Mac Keylogger records chat messages Adium, Skype, and iMessage.
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4.1.4. Simple To Use
Ease of use is one of the main reasons why Hoverwatch is amongst the most popular spying apps. The Hoverwatch app is easy and fast to download on all three platforms, including Windows, macOS, and Android. You can also easily find multiple guides on how to download, install, and use the Hoverwatch app on all platforms and devices.
Hoverwatch also has a highly impressive user interface with a wide range of features that are easy to find and use.
Hoverwatch offers easy navigation, so o matter if you are tech savvy or you are new to using tracking apps, you will not find any difficulties while using the app on any platform.
4.1.5 Compatibility
Hoverwatch is currently available for Android devices and PCs (Windows or Mac). Unfortunately it is currently not available for users with iOS or other operating systems.
The frequent app updates show that Hoverwatch’s team pays close attention to the app, thus you will regularly find feature and app interface updates and fixes.
| Operating System | Minimum Version |
| Windows | Windows 10 |
| macOS | macOS 10.15 (Catalina) |
| Android | Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) |
- Pricing Policy
Hoverwatch offers three main subscription plans, including Personal, Professional, and Business.
Personal Package – (for tracking 1 device)
- US$24.95 – 1 month subscription
- US$59.95 – 3-month subscription
- US$99.95 – 12-month subscription
Professional Package – (for tracking up to 5 devices)
- US$49.95 – 1 month subscription
- US$99.95 – 3-month subscription
- US$199.95 – 12-month subscription
Business Package – (for tracking up to 25 devices)
- US$149.95 – 1 month subscription
- US$299.95 – 3-month subscription
- US$499.95 – 12-month subscription
Hoverwatch offers safe and efficient payment methods including debit or credit card, PayPal, wire transfer, phone order, fax order, and/or other country-specific payment methods.
If you are not sure about Hoverwatch and it’s efficiency, you can start by using the free version (with limited features).
- Customer Support
Hoverwatch does not offer live chat, phone call or email support. You can drop them a web message/request and wait for them to respond. The team usually responds within 6-12 hours.
If you are in a hurry, then you can go to https://support.hoverwatch.com/hc/en-us and find multiple guides on various topics such as download, installation, purchase, subscription, settings, notifications, uninstallation, and other common issues related to Hoverwatch.
- Conclusions and results
Hoverwatch is one of the best monitoring apps for business and personal use for various reasons including smart features, easy-to-use app, reasonable subscription plans, and regular app updates. Hoverwatch is also excellent for business use as it allows you to monitor up to 25 devices at a time.
The two things we dislike about Hoverwatch is its incompatibility with iOS devices and unsatisfactory customer support. It does have minor bugs every now and then, but Hoverwatch’s vigilant team fixes the bugs as quickly as possible.
All-in-all, Hoverwatch is a highly efficient spying app and fully justifies its price.
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