See Who Your Crush Just Followed with The Ick App
Know the second your boyfriend, girlfriend, or that person you're "talking to" follows someone new on Instagram. No more wondering. No more manual stalking.
What Does "The Ick" Mean?
If you've spent any time on TikTok or watched Love Island, you've heard this one. It's become the go-to phrase for a very specific feeling in dating.
The Ick
/Ã°É ÉŠk/ âĒ noun âĒ dating slang
That sudden wave of cringe or disgust you feel toward someone you were into. Usually triggered by something small â the way they chew, how they text, seeing them run. Once it hits, it doesn't go away.
Olivia Attwood described it best on Love Island: "When you've seen a boy and got the ick, it doesn't go... it's caught you. It's just ick."
Why name the app "The Ick"?
Because sometimes seeing who they recently followed gives you the ick. And sometimes it doesn't â but at least you know. This app exists for that 2am curiosity when you're wondering if your boyfriend just followed his ex, or if that guy you're talking to is out here adding Instagram models. Instead of scrolling through their following list like a detective, you just get a notification. Simple.
How It Actually Works
No complicated setup. No sketchy permissions. Just pick a profile and start seeing who they recently followed on Instagram.
Push Notifications
Your phone buzzes when they follow someone. That's it. You'll know before they even close the app.
Track 5 Profiles
Your crush, your ex, your situationship, and a couple celebrities if you want. Five slots total â use them however.
See the History
Not just recent follows â you can scroll back and see everyone they've added over time. Patterns reveal a lot.
Hourly Checks
We scan every hour. If they followed someone at midnight, you'll know by 1am. The late-night follows are usually the interesting ones.
No Login Needed
We don't touch your Instagram. Don't need your password, don't want it. Your account stays completely separate.
Blurred Previews
See a blurry version first. Sometimes you want a second to prepare yourself before revealing who they added.
Three Steps. That's It.
Open the app, type a username, done. Here's how it goes.
Type their username
Just the @ handle. Could be your boyfriend, that girl from his comments, whoever. As long as they're public.
See recent follows
A list pops up showing everyone they recently followed. With timestamps. "2 hours ago" hits different at 3am.
Turn on alerts
Optional but recommended. You'll get a ping whenever they add someone new. No more checking manually.
Why People Actually Use This
We're not here to judge. Everyone's got their reasons.
The Crush Phase
You're not official yet. You want to know if they're still in the market. Fair.
In a Relationship
Trust but verify. Some people check, some don't. If you're the checking type, at least do it efficiently.
The Situationship
You're "seeing each other" but nothing's defined. If they're adding 10 new girls a week, that tells you something.
After the Breakup
You broke up. You shouldn't care. But you do. And now you can know without asking your mutual friends.
Celebrity Watching
When your favorite influencer follows a new brand, it usually means something's coming. Stay ahead of the curve.
Just Curious
No deep reason. Sometimes you just want to know things. That's valid too.
Your Account Stays Safe
Quick rundown on how this works without putting your Instagram at risk.
No Password. Ever.
We don't ask for your Instagram login. Don't type it anywhere in this app. If something asks for it, that's not us.
Public Profiles Only
This only works on accounts that anyone can view. If someone's private, we can't see their follows either. That's how it should be.
Data Encrypted
Your tracked profiles and notification settings are encrypted. Standard security practices, nothing fancy but nothing sloppy either.
They Won't Know
No notification goes to them. No "someone viewed your profile" situation. Completely invisible on their end.
Things People Ask Us
Stop Wondering. Start Knowing.
The next time they follow someone, you'll know. Get The Ick on your phone.