Best Imessage Spy Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.0 avg rating

18 free apps

Updated September 2026

The best imessage spy apps on iPhone average 4.0★ across 249+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated September 2026.

Compare top Imessage Spy Apps (September 2026)

#	App	Price	Rating	Ads	In-App Purchases	Updated
1	SpyX: Phone Monitoring	Free	3.7★ (3)	No	Yes	Sep 2026
2	Spy Scanner: Disguised Detect	Free	—	Yes	Yes	Sep 2026
3	Spy Phone ® Phone Tracker	Free	4.0★ (5.9K)	Yes	Yes	Sep 2026
4	Black SMS - Protected Texts	Free	3.1★ (11)	No	No	May 2026
5	Spy Ink	Free	—	No	No	May 2026
6	AI Search for iMessage	Free	5.0★ (3)	No	Yes	May 2026
7	Multi Business for WhatsApp	Free	4.4★ (107K)	Yes	Yes	Sep 2026
8	Hidden Microphone Detector SM	Free	5.0★ (1)	No	Yes	Aug 2026

Top Picks for Imessage Spy

#1

SpyX: Phone Monitoring by UK GBYTE TECHNOLOGY CO.,LIMITED

Track Messages, GPS, WhatsApp

Editor's Choice

🔧 Utilities

3.7(3 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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This application allows users to remotely monitor a target device's activities, including messages, location, photos, and app usage. It provides insights into a loved one's digital world to foster understanding and reduce anxiety. Setup is designed to be simple and remote, with deleted content also remaining visible.

#2

Spy Scanner: Disguised Detect by Donald Madden

Bug RF Detector & Device Find

Strong Contender

🔧 Utilities

0.0(0 ratings)

FreeAdsIn-App Purchases

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#3

Spy Phone ® Phone Tracker by Spy Phone Labs LLC

Family GPS & Contacts Tracking

Worth Considering

📊 Productivity

4.0(5.9K ratings)

FreeAdsIn-App Purchases

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Monitor loved ones' smartphone activities with real-time GPS tracking, contact monitoring, and alerts. Features include a panic button, battery level notifications, and installed app viewing to help ensure family safety.

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Black SMS - Protected Texts

Black SMS - Protected Texts

Black SMS - Protected Texts

by Hadar Weitzman Group Inc.

Securely protect your private conversations with a fingerprint or passcode. This app encrypts messages, including those within iMessage, ensuring only authorized individuals can access them. It's ideal for safeguarding sensitive work, medical, or personal communications.

Fingerprint lock for messagesPasscode protectioniMessage integration

🌐 Social Networking

Communicate in secret with a unique encryption method. Send coded messages that only the intended recipient can decipher with a shared key. Unleash your inner spy and ensure your private conversations remain private.

Secret text encryptionCustom decryption keyPrivate message sharing

🎬 Entertainment

AI Search for iMessage

AI Search for iMessage

AI Search for iMessage

AI Web Search in iMessage Chat

Instantly search the web and get AI-powered summaries directly within your iMessage conversations. Share findings, discover news, and settle debates without leaving your chat.

Instant web search within iMessageAI-powered summaries of web resultsNews discovery

free with in-app purchases

Multi Business for WhatsApp

Multi Business for WhatsApp

Multi Business for WhatsApp

Connect 4 Account Numbers

Enhance your business and personal conversations with AI-powered messaging tools. Generate smart messages, summarize chats, and get quick reply suggestions to boost communication efficiency. Offers on-device privacy and a user-friendly interface for iPhone and iPad.

AI Smart Text GeneratorAI Message EnhancerAI Conversation Summaries

🌐 Social Networking

free with in-app purchases

Hidden Microphone Detector SM

Hidden Microphone Detector SM

Hidden Microphone Detector SM

SpyMic Detects Spy Microphones

This app helps you protect your privacy by detecting hidden microphones and other surveillance devices. It uses multiple scanning methods, including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, thermal, and EMF sensors, to identify potential threats in your surroundings. Ensure your personal space is secure wherever you go.

Hidden microphone detectionWi-Fi network scanningBluetooth device scanning

free with in-app purchases

Communicate with contacts through unlimited texts, photos, videos, and documents. Supports iMessage for Apple devices and RCS, SMS, and MMS for others. Features include message editing, unsending, and scheduling.

Send unlimited texts, photos, videos, and documentsiMessage, RCS, SMS, and MMS supportEdit and unsend messages

🌐 Social Networking

Novagram Messenger Telegram

Novagram Messenger Telegram

Novagram Messenger Telegram

Fast. Secure. Powerful

A secure and private messenger for sending messages, photos, videos, and files. Offers features like chat locking, ghost mode, instant translation, and message editing history. Supports voice and video calls with cloud synchronization across devices.

Chat locking with password protectionGhost mode for reading messages discreetlyInstant message translation

🌐 Social Networking

Secretly: Secure Messenger

Secretly: Secure Messenger

Secretly: Secure Messenger

Private. Transparent. Secure.

🌐 Social Networking

Secret Message : Hide Message

Secret Message : Hide Message

Secret Message : Hide Message

Secret Text, Photo & File

📊 Productivity

Message Makeover for iMessage - Colorful Bubbles

Message Makeover for iMessage - Colorful Bubbles

Message Makeover for iMessage - Colorful Bubbles

by Andrew Halligan

Tired of plain iMessages? This app lets you customize your message bubbles with vibrant colors and unique fonts. Make your conversations stand out with personalized backgrounds and text colors, and preview your creations before sending.

Custom iMessage background colorCustom iMessage font colorSimple and intuitive interface

🌐 Social Networking

Chat app for 40 Second Stories

🌐 Social Networking

Protected Trust

Protected Trust

Protected Trust

by Protected Trust

Securely send and receive encrypted email messages from any device. This platform simplifies email encryption, allowing you to communicate privately with anyone, regardless of their email provider. Access your secure inbox, sent items, and track message delivery.

Secure messagingSend to any email addressEncrypted inbox and sent folders

Key Crypt - Text in secret!

Key Crypt - Text in secret!

Key Crypt - Text in secret!

Create your own secret language to send private messages. This app allows you to encrypt your texts in real-time directly within your favorite messaging applications using a custom keyboard.

Real-time text encryptionCustom keyboard integrationWorks with all messengers

Color Text Messages+ Customize Keyboard Free Now

Color Text Messages+ Customize Keyboard Free Now

Color Text Messages+ Customize Keyboard Free Now

Personalize your text messages with a wide array of colors, fonts, and effects. Transform boring black and white messages into vibrant creations that match your mood or style. Share your uniquely designed messages across various platforms.

Colored text bubblesCustomizable text colorsVarious font styles

🌐 Social Networking

free with in-app purchases

TravelSafe: Spy Camera Finder

TravelSafe: Spy Camera Finder

TravelSafe: Spy Camera Finder

TravelSafe: Device Scanner

by Karim Ameziane

This app enables walkie-talkie and text messaging between nearby devices via Bluetooth or local Wi-Fi. It also features a "spy camera" that can take photos discreetly and allows for sending photos and contacts wirelessly.

Bluetooth walkie-talkie with up to 2 devicesText messaging over Bluetooth and Wi-FiDiscreet spy camera with adjustable frequency

iSticker App. Send Stickers in iMessage Chat.

iSticker App. Send Stickers in iMessage Chat.

iSticker App. Send Stickers in iMessage Chat.

by Sandeep Bhandari

FAQ about Imessage Spy

What are the best imessage spy apps for iPhone?

SpyX: Phone Monitoring tops our imessage spy apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 3.7-star average from 3 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.

Are there free imessage spy apps for iPhone?

Yes — 18 of the top imessage spy apps we rank are free to download, including SpyX: Phone Monitoring and Spy Scanner: Disguised Detect.

Does SpyX: Phone Monitoring have ads or in-app purchases?

SpyX: Phone Monitoring has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.

How many imessage spy apps are on the App Store?

We track 249+ imessage spy apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

What can SpyX monitor on a phone?

SpyX can monitor chats on popular social apps like WhatsApp and Instagram, track real-time GPS location, view call logs and SMS, monitor photos and videos, and even record the surround audio. It also allows for limiting app usage and blocking adult websites.

Does SpyX require installation on the target phone?

No, SpyX utilizes advanced technology for remote connection, meaning there is no need to install an app directly on the monitored phone. This keeps the setup simple and flexible for the user.