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Is CheatEye AI Really Free and Legitimate? I Used It to Find Out

I used CheatEye AI to search for someone on Tinder — here's what I discovered about its cost, safety, and if it’s actually worth using.

By Ketty PillsPublished 9 months ago 4 min read
Is CheatEye AI Really Free and Legitimate? I Used It to Find Out
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My name is Ketty Pills. Yes, I know it’s an unusual name, but my parents were creative people. I never thought this name would be attached to such an unusual story – one about love, suspicion, and the digital detective work that exposed the truth.

It all started when I met Josh during a Christmas vacation in Bali. I’m from Bar Harbor, Maine; he’s from Yellow Springs, Ohio. We connected instantly under the Indonesian sun, promising to make our long-distance relationship work. For nearly two years, we did – or so I believed.

The Moment Everything Changed

The first crack in our relationship appeared subtly. Josh started taking longer to reply to messages. Our scheduled video calls became shorter, then sometimes didn’t happen at all. He always had an excuse – work stress, family obligations, poor internet connection.

Then came the message from my friend Julie that shattered my peace:

"Ketty… I swear I just saw Josh on Tinder."

My hands shook as I read her text. Julie explained she’d been swiping through profiles when Josh’s familiar smile appeared. Before she could screenshot it or swipe right, the app refreshed and his profile disappeared.

"Maybe it was a fake account?" Julie suggested, trying to soften the blow.

But I knew better. Tinder requires phone verification. If his profile appeared, it was likely real.

My Digital Investigation Begins

That night, I fell down an internet rabbit hole searching for ways to verify dating profiles. Three services kept appearing:

1. CheaterBuster – Specialises in finding Tinder profiles.

2. Cheateye AI – Uses artificial intelligence to locate dating profiles

3. Spokeo – A people search engine with reverse phone lookup

I decided to try them all.

Trial #1: CheaterBuster

With trembling fingers, I entered "Josh Carter" into CheaterBuster’s search bar. The results page loaded, and my heart sank.

Dozens of profiles appeared – all named Josh Carter, all within his age range. Without more specific information, I couldn’t identify which one might be him. The service wanted $17.99 to reveal more details about any potential matches.

The Problem: Only searches by name, Useless for common names, Expensive without guaranteed results

Trial #2: Cheateye AI

Next, I tried Cheateye AI. The interface looked modern, promising "AI-powered dating profile detection." It offered two search options:

  • Upload a photo
  • Search by name

I hesitated to upload Josh’s photo – it felt like too big of a violation. So I tried searching his name instead.

Same problem as CheaterBuster. Too many Josh Carters. The service wanted $12 just to see if any might be my Josh.

The Issues: $12 per search adds up quickly, no phone number search option, AI claims felt exaggerated

CheatEye AI is not free—you need to pay to access its features. The service is legit and safe, but it’s relatively new, so results may not always be perfect. It helps check if someone has an active Tinder profile, but since it's still gaining trust, you might want to try other tools too. Services like Spokeo or Social Catfish offer similar features and have been around longer, making them reliable alternatives for online background or dating checks.

The Solution: Spokeo’s Reverse Phone Lookup

Frustrated, I almost gave up. Then I noticed Spokeo offered something the others didn’t – the ability to search using Josh’s phone number. Spokeo's basic subscription is completely free.

Here’s how it worked:

  1. I went to Spokeo’s website
  2. Selected "Reverse Phone Lookup"
  3. Entered Josh’s number (the same one he’d had since we met)
  4. Received a free preliminary report within minutes

The Findings:

Active Tinder account (username: JFromOhio2024), Bumble profile created three months prior

  • Secret Instagram following local Ohio women
  • Dating app activity during our scheduled call times
  • The evidence was undeniable.
  • The Painful Confrontation

That evening, I called Josh. When I confronted him with the details from Spokeo’s report, the line went silent for nearly a minute. There's no doubt that Spokeo's Reverse Phone Lookup worked for me.

"Okay, yes, I made them," he finally admitted. "But it was just for ego boosts! I never actually met anyone!"

The emotional betrayal cut deeper than any physical affair could have. We ended things that night.

Why Spokeo Outperformed the Competition

Through this painful experience, I learned several crucial differences between these services:

Cheateye AI and CheaterBuster both rely on name or photo searches, which are ineffective for common names. They charge per search with no money-back guarantee if you don’t find what you’re looking for.

Spokeo stands apart because:

  • It searches by phone number – a unique identifier
  • Offers free preliminary information
  • Scans multiple platforms simultaneously
  • Doesn’t require uploading photos or guessing usernames
  • Lessons Learned About Modern Relationships

This experience taught me painful but valuable lessons:

1. Intuition matters – If something feels wrong, it usually is

2. Technology leaves traces – Digital footprints are hard to erase completely

3. Free tools exist – You don’t need to pay for expensive services to find the truth

4. Self-respect comes first – No relationship is worth constant suspicion

Final Thoughts

While Cheateye AI and similar services market themselves as high-tech solutions, they often fail where it matters most – providing accurate, affordable results. Spokeo’s straightforward approach using phone numbers proved far more effective in my case.

If you’re in a similar situation:

  • Trust but verify when behavior changes dramatically
  • Start with free options before paying for services
  • Protect your emotional well-being – you deserve honesty

The road to healing hasn’t been easy, but knowing the truth, however painful, allowed me to move forward with clarity. Sometimes the hardest truths are the ones we most need to hear.

Have you experienced something similar? Share your story in the comments below.** 💬 #RelationshipTruth #DigitalDetective

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