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

One of the things that makes this tool a leader in the field is that it can’t block access to different browsers and applications within a single device. That is why when you disable a website using mSpy, this restriction will apply to all internet browsing software and apps installed at your targeted smartphone. For managing website bans across multiple devices, you would have to install many copies of mSpy.

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mSpy’s blocking websites feature in particular attracted my curiosity concerning its capability of stopping specific sites on individual gadgets or applications. Here is an interesting dive into how website blocking works with mSpy:

 

mSpy's Website Blocking Mechanics

How does mSpy go about stopping users from accessing certain sites? This plan prevents people from accessing specified sites via whatever browser or internet-enabled app they use, but cannot be applied for any other apps.

In short: It’s handled per device. There’s no central mechanism for managing blocks across many devices hence individual installations and configurations are required for every single one.

 

Alternatives for More Granular Control

  • Different Installations: In order to have varying blocks for websites between these different devices you should get several installs of Mspy going with blocks setup for each one.
  • Parental control apps designed specifically to block certain types of content: Furthermore, some applications like WebWatcher enable parents to restrict access within chosen applications and only certain devices.
  • Browser plug-ins compatible with Chrome, Firefox and Safari: Browser extensions offer another way of getting more control in specific browsers.
  • Accessing network settings through the router: This method directs how every web browser connected to a WiFi network shall handle browsing attempts made by its end users

 

Key Considerations

  1. What Does Mspy Do Best?: Mspy focuses primarily on tracking and recording device activity rather than giving detailed management interface over the ability of children to access websites from a particular app, or across multiple devices.
  2. Considering other options: The alternatives I investigated have viable additions to or substitutes for mSpy that may be of interest to those who need more precise website blocking.

 

In Summary

This examination of the mSpy website blocker is emblematic of its heavy-handed approach that is ideal for controlling an entire device but not for selective apps or use on more than one device.

This journey demonstrates that there is no ‘one-size-fits-all’ solution when it comes to online security hence combining different tools such as mSpy can be helpful. Knowing and accommodating all constraints related to web blocking within mSpy are key in enabling users to exercise better control over access to digital content.

While mSpy enables full-site blocking throughout any given device, the capability to block sites on a per-app and multi-device basis is absent. Understanding this limitation is very important for users, since it allows them explore various alternatives providing greater granularity in effective digital monitoring and safety.

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