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Installed Applications

See every app on the phone.

A complete list of the apps installed on the device, updated as things are added or removed. Know exactly what's on a child's phone or a company handset — no surprises hiding in a folder.

Encrypted & private Updates through the day Android & iPhone
Apps Installed Apps
What's actually on the phone

You can't manage what you can't see.

A modern phone can hold dozens of apps, tucked into folders and pages you'd never scroll through by chance. Some are harmless fun, some are genuinely useful, and a few might be ones you'd want to know about — a messaging app you didn't expect, a game with a chat feature, something clearly meant for older users.

For a parent, simply knowing what's installed is a big part of staying informed. It's hard to have a sensible conversation about an app you didn't know was there. For a business, the list of apps on a company device is part of understanding how that device is actually being used, and whether anything on it doesn't belong.

MyParental's installed applications tracker gives you the full inventory in your Control Panel and keeps it current. When something new is installed, it shows up; when something's removed, the list reflects that too. You get an accurate, always-updated picture rather than a guess.

It's the kind of visibility that makes everything else more manageable — a plain, honest answer to the simple question of what's on the phone.

The full inventory

Every installed app, listed.

MyParental shows all the apps installed on the device in one clear list, so nothing stays hidden away in a folder you'd never think to open.

It's a straightforward inventory — the names of what's installed, laid out so you can scan it quickly.

  • A complete list of installed apps
  • Nothing buried in folders
  • Easy to scan at a glance
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Track changes

Notice new installs and removals.

Because the list stays current, a newly installed app is easy to spot — helpful when a parent wants to keep an informed eye on what a child is adding to their phone.

Removals show up too, so the inventory always reflects what's really on the device right now.

  • New installs are easy to notice
  • Removals update the list
  • Always reflects the current state
What the app tracker shows

A clear app inventory

Know what's on the phone, and when it changes.

All apps

The complete list of what's installed.

New installs

Spot apps added to the device.

Removals

See when apps are uninstalled.

Kept current

The inventory refreshes automatically.

Spot the unexpected

Notice apps that don't belong.

Pairs with screen-time

See not just what's installed, but how it's used.

How it works

From install to first result in minutes

No technical background needed. If you can install a normal app, you can do this.

1

Set up MyParental

Choose a plan, create your account, and install the app on the device with our short guide.

2

Sync the app list

During setup the app inventory syncs to your Control Panel.

3

Open the Apps tab

Log in from any browser to see everything installed, kept up to date.

How to download & install

Start viewing installed apps today

Setup takes just a few minutes. Here's the short version — the full walkthrough, with screenshots for both Android and iPhone, lives on our download page.

  • 1Pick a plan and create your account. Login details arrive by email straight away.
  • 2Install on the device using the guided steps and allow access when prompted.
  • 3Open the Apps tab in your Control Panel to see the full, current list of installed apps.
Go to the full setup guide

Authorized use only. MyParental is built for transparent, consent-based monitoring: parents looking after their own children, and employers on company-owned devices where staff have been informed. Install it only on a device you own or are authorized to monitor, and make sure the person using it knows. See our Terms and Privacy Policy for details.

Why knowing the app list matters

Most of what happens on a phone happens inside an app, which makes the list of installed apps a natural starting point for understanding the device. You can't think about how a phone is being used until you know what's on it, and phones are very good at hiding that behind folders and multiple home screens. A simple, complete inventory cuts through all of that.

For parents, this is often the least intrusive way to stay informed. You're not looking at anyone's private messages — you're just seeing which apps exist, the way you'd want to know if a new game or a new social app turned up. Some apps are perfectly fine, some come with features worth a conversation, and occasionally one appears that you'd want to ask about. Knowing it's there is the whole point.

Always current, never a guess

The value of the inventory is that it stays honest. As apps are installed or removed, the list updates, so what you see reflects the phone as it is now rather than how it looked last month. That reliability is what lets you trust a quick glance instead of feeling you have to inspect the device in person.

Transparent, and part of the picture

It pairs naturally with the screen-time monitor: the app list tells you what's on the phone, and screen-time tells you how much each one is actually used. Together they answer both halves of the question. As with every MyParental feature, it's meant for a device you own or are authorized to manage, with the person aware that monitoring is in place, and the data stays encrypted in transit and visible only to you.

See what's on the phone

Set up MyParental today and open the Apps tab to a complete, always-current list of installed applications.

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Frequently asked questions

The things people most want to know about the installed apps tracker.

What does the installed apps tracker show?
It shows a complete list of the applications installed on the device, kept up to date in your Control Panel as apps are added or removed.
Will I see when a new app is installed?
Yes. The inventory refreshes as the device changes, so a newly installed app is easy to spot, and removals are reflected too.
Can it show apps hidden in folders?
Yes. The list includes installed apps regardless of which folder or home screen they're placed on.
Do I need the phone to set this up?
Yes. Brief physical access is needed to install the app on a device you own or are authorized to manage.
Does it work on Android and iPhone?
Yes, on both. Some setup details differ by platform; you can confirm compatibility at checkout.
Should the person know this is in place?
Yes. MyParental is intended for transparent, consent-based monitoring — a parent with their own child, or an employer on a company-owned device where staff have been informed.
Does it show how much each app is used?
The installed apps tracker shows what's installed; the separate screen-time monitor shows how much each app is used. They work well together.
Is the data secure?
Yes. The app list is encrypted in transit and stored behind your account login. Only you can see it, and it's never sold or shared.
Does it slow the phone down?
No. The app is lightweight and syncs the inventory efficiently, with no noticeable impact on the device.
How often does the list update?
It refreshes automatically, syncing changes to your Control Panel through the day depending on the device and connection.
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