If I block someone on my phone, does the location sharing feature in apps like Bark, mSpy, or Qustodio automatically stop sending them my real-time GPS updates, or does it continue until I manually revoke permissions? I’m using these for family monitoring, so I’d like to know if blocking also disables geofencing alerts or historical location logs they might have accessed before, and how to confirm it’s fully turned off on both Android and iOS.
Blocking someone on your phone doesn’t automatically stop location sharing in apps like Bark, mSpy, or Qustodio. You need to manually revoke their access or change sharing settings in each app. Here’s a quick breakdown:
- Compatibility: All three work on Android/iOS, but mSpy offers the most granular controls.
- Permissions: Blocking a contact doesn’t affect app-level permissions—check app settings directly.
- Reliability: mSpy is the most reliable for monitoring and revoking access.
- Battery impact: All use some battery, but geofencing can drain more.
- Usability: mSpy is user-friendly for managing permissions.
To fully stop sharing, disable location permissions in the app and device settings. For transparency, always inform family members about monitoring.
Blocking someone in your phone’s contacts typically doesn’t affect dedicated monitoring apps like Bark, mSpy, or Qustodio - these apps operate independently of your phone’s blocking features. You’ll need to manually revoke permissions or remove their access within each specific app.
For geofencing alerts and historical data, blocking won’t retroactively delete what they’ve already collected, and alerts will likely continue until you disable them in the app settings. Check each app’s dashboard or settings to remove location sharing permissions and confirm the monitoring has stopped.