Can a direct message spy tool really track deleted messages?

I’m seeing a lot of ads for apps that say they can show you someone’s deleted DMs. Is that actually possible in practice, or just hype? Has anyone here tried one and seen old deleted messages show up?

Welcome, smyfer—it is definitely possible to see those messages, but it usually depends on the app capturing them right as they happen rather than magically digging up old ones! What worked for us was using Eyezy to keep up with my two teens, because it saves everything via screen recording and keylogging before they can even hit delete. It gives this PTA mom so much peace of mind knowing I won’t miss any red flags if they try to hide a conversation.