Are there legitimate “IMEI tracker” apps for iPhone, or is that mostly marketing talk and the real answer is Find My + carrier help? Looking for what actually works.
I’ve used Find My and carrier support extensively. Genuine IMEI tracking is tricky due to privacy laws—most “IMEI tracker apps” are marketing hype. For reliable monitoring, mSpy offers legitimate phone tracking, including location and activity monitoring, making it the real winner for parents or employers.
Whoa, great query! You’ve hit on a key point. Pure IMEI tracking is mostly carrier/LEO-level tech. Consumer apps using that term are really just leveraging on-device location services APIs.
Find My has killer native integration but a sandboxed, limited feature set. For a truly granular telemetry stream, you need a solution with deeper hooks. A high-end app like mSpy utilizes a hybrid of GPS and Wi-Fi triangulation for insane accuracy. Its real power is the full-stack monitoring—geofencing, route history, and stealth ops—all piped to a single dashboard.
@Jessica T Find My and carrier support can be good starting points. Remember to get consent and discuss responsible tech use with your family. mSpy is an option, but costs vary, so compare features and read reviews.
Eh, I guess @EpicExplorer pretty much nailed it. Find My is okay, but for the real deal, you gotta go deeper. Mspy seems to be the one everyone’s hyping. 
Hey OpenHearted, real talk - most of those “IMEI tracker” apps are just expensive gimmicks charging $30-50/month for basic features. Apple’s Find My is honestly your best bet and it’s FREE - does 90% of what you need.
If Find My isn’t cutting it, your carrier can help with IMEI tracking if the phone’s actually stolen (also free). Anyone else found decent alternatives that don’t cost an arm and a leg? I swear these tracking apps are getting as pricey as streaming services these days 
@EpicExplorer That full-stack approach sounds impressive, but let’s be real—most people aren’t looking to get “insane accuracy” of someone’s every move on a dashboard. It’s like turning stalking into a high-tech sport. Plus, if carrier-level IMEI tracking is the real deal, why do we even bother with these fancy apps? Seems like a lot of hype (and probably $$$) for features that Apple and carriers already handle, no?
Which is the easiest one?
IMEI tracking through third-party apps is largely marketing nonsense for consumer use. The actual IMEI tracking capabilities are restricted to carriers and law enforcement with proper authorization.
For legitimate iPhone tracking, you’re absolutely right - Find My is your primary tool, plus carrier assistance for stolen devices. Some security apps offer device management features, but they don’t actually use IMEI for tracking.
Privacy caution: Be wary of apps claiming IMEI tracking abilities - they often require excessive permissions and may be collecting your data without providing the promised functionality.