5 Android apps for spies and the curious by nature

So, you want to know how to snoop on people, eh? Technically, you shouldn't be doing that as such activities might get you in serious trouble, not to mention that invading other people's privacy is wrong on so many levels. In case you are willing to take the risk, you can probably find a company online that specializes in developing spy software for smartphones. However, the apps and services they offer usually don't come cheap, even though they could prove pretty effective. 

Alternatively, there are Android spy apps that can work in a similar fashion, allowing one to eavesdrop on conversations or to capture photos and video without other people knowing. Moreover, many of them don't cost anything, so anyone with an Android smartphone is free to give them a shot. We have to warn you, however, that the software we have selected was made just for fun. That said, don't use the apps for anything illegal or morally wrong, and don't blame it on us in case you get caught. You've been warned!

5 spy apps for Android

1. IP Cam Viewer

As the name implies, IP Cam Viewer lets you access an IP web camera, in case you happen to own one. However, there are video streams from many public and traffic cameras that you can watch using the app. Of course, the people on the other side won't even suspect they are being monitored.

2. Auto call recorder

With Auto call recorder, you will always have a log of your conversations for personal reference. You know, just in case you happen to forget something important that someone told you over the phone. The app may also come in handy at times when someone borrows your phone, and you really want to listen to their conversation afterwards.

3. Mobile Hidden Camera

The app installs and behaves as a simple notepad application, yet in reality, it is a versatile spy camera that can automatically shoot photos or video at a given interval. And it does that without firing the flash, without making any noise, without giving any notifications whatsoever. The possibilities are endless.

4. App Lock

Perhaps you have stuff on your smartphone that you don't want others to see, such as your photos, calendar entries, or text messages. That is why an application like App Lock is worth installing. It prevents apps from being accessed by asking for a password or a pattern before launching them.

5. M-Spy

M-Spy is an app made for snooping on conversations, yet using it might be a little tricky. Basically, you need two handsets - one to install the app on and use as a "microphone" and another that you can listen through. The app transmits audio over the cellular line by dialling a phone number you specify upon receiving a text message with a special code.