ⓘ Advertiser disclosure
Written by Mike Druttman
Fact checked by Nick Zelver
Updated Mar, 2024

The app Blocker by mSpy confines access to certain software applications, which it does by linking up with the operating system of the target tool. For instance, on Android, the utility tries to identify such apps through their package names from a background process as well as block them using admin privileges. In iOS, this feature is able to remotely be configured via iCloud and has built-in content restrictions.

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Understanding the Mechanics of this App Blocker

This made me want to know how exactly the mSpy App Blocker functions. This feature claims that it's created for controlling app usage; however, it works in different ways across Android and iOS platforms.

Check out these findings about how this tool efficiently helps control accesses to applications.

 

Android Devices

  • Administrator Privileges: Since many systems aspects need to be managed by mSpy, it must have administrator rights on Android devices. It is done mainly so that an application can adjust settings for use of other applications. Thus, when set through mSpy, app usage setting can be changed accordingly using this permission.
  • Package Name Blocking: The program can stop or hide specific unwanted applications from users by referring to their unique package names among all applications. This method only blocks particular apps leaving others opened up and running normally.
  • Background Monitoring: Continuous monitoring without interfering with user experience is possible due to its ability to operate in stealth mode throughout android phones lifetime with constant supervision over attendant rules leading to consistent management of app usages.

 

iOS Devices

This approach allows remote configuration of blocked apps through iCloud hence providing a seamless way of managing access to kids’ phones without jail breaking them as it uses built-in content restrictions within iOS. 

Note: This method is particularly beneficial for users who prefer a non-invasive approach to device monitoring.

 

Insights and Takeaways

  • Without Admin rights ,mSpy will not work properly on Android phones….
  • How can you reinforce what you have learnt about the blocking of apps on mSpy? 
  • Blocking apps by using package names is efficient for certain applications.
  • When it comes to iOS, blocking is different in that content restrictions are used instead of jailbreaking.

 

Recommendation

mSpy App Blocker is a useful app when it comes to application management and has been tweaked to suit Android and iOS. This exploration led me to finding out how efficiently it can control access to apps, even though setting up and controlling it requires some technical know-how.

I would highly recommend this as an all-in-one solution for parents looking to regulate app usage, because of its unique design, which allows them to strike a balance between control and privacy.

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