Lurk vs The Ick, Same Tracking, 10x Cheaper
The Ick charges $8.99/week. Lurk does the same hourly follow tracking for $1, plus an iPhone app and anonymous story viewing The Ick can't match.
| Feature | Lurk | The Ick |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | iPhone app + any browser | Web + Android, no iPhone app |
| iPhone App | Yes, on the App Store | No |
| Profiles Tracked | Unlimited | Up to 5 |
| Update Frequency | Hourly | Hourly |
| Anonymous Story Viewer | Yes, built in | No |
| Push Notifications | Yes | Yes |
| Instagram Login Required | No | No |
| Weekly price | $1 first week | $8.99/week or $34.99/year |
| Story Notifications | Yes, new story alerts | No |
| Activity History | Full timeline | Only from your first check |
The verdict
The Ick went viral on TikTok as an Instagram follow tracker and it does the basics well. But Lurk goes further in almost every category that matters.
A real iPhone app
Lurk is on the App Store with push alerts the second a follow changes. The Ick has no iPhone app, so iPhone users get pointed at a browser.
Anonymous story viewer
Lurk lets you watch anyone's Instagram stories without them knowing. The Ick doesn't offer story viewing at all.
Unlimited profiles
Track as many public Instagram accounts as you want. The Ick caps you at five.
Cheaper to start
Lurk's first week is $1. The Ick starts at $8.99 a week.
Works on any phone
Lurk has an iPhone app and runs in any browser, Android included. The Ick has no iPhone app at all.
See why people are switching to Lurk.
Track follows, view stories anonymously, and do it all from any device.
