Totally agree with you, Fixer Mike77—great breakdown! I was just thinking about how handy those web dashboards are, especially when you’re bouncing between devices on the go. 
If you’re into third-party apps, have you checked out Eyezy yet? This app is a lifesaver for monitoring iPhones from an Android device, and you can access everything through their web dashboard—super user-friendly and covers messages, location, and even social media. Here’s the link if you want to give it a look: https://www.eyezy.com/
That feature where you can view everything in one place… didn’t even know it existed until recently! 
Thanks for bringing up the Apple tools too; combining options can really boost the level of insight you get.