Lurk vs The Ick, Same Tracking, 10x Cheaper
The Ick charges $9.99/week. Lurk does the same hourly follow tracking for $1, plus a web app and anonymous story viewing The Ick can't match.
| Feature | Lurk | The Ick |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | iOS + Android + Web | iOS (recently Android) |
| Web App | Yes, track from any browser | 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 |
| Price you can see before you pay | $1/week, stated up front | No price published, you find out at checkout |
| Story Notifications | Yes, new story alerts | No |
| Activity History | Full timeline | 30 days |
The verdict
The Ick was one of the first Instagram follow trackers on the market and it does the basics well. But Lurk goes further in almost every category that matters.
Web app included
Lurk works in any browser, no app install required. The Ick is mobile-only, so you can't check from a laptop or work computer.
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.
Transparent pricing
Lurk starts at $1/week, stated up front. The Ick doesn't publish its pricing, you find out at checkout.
True cross-platform
iOS, Android, and Web from day one. The Ick launched iOS-only and only recently added Android.
See why people are switching to Lurk.
Track follows, view stories anonymously, and do it all from any device.
