Arul's IP API vs ip.app
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Arul's IP API vs ip.app: common questions
Which is more reliable, Arul's IP API or ip.app?
Both are neck-and-neck — Arul's IP API and ip.app each measure 100% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.
Which is faster, Arul's IP API or ip.app?
ip.app has the lower median latency in our checks — Arul's IP API responds in 502 ms versus ip.app at 76 ms (P50). Tail latency (P95) is in the table above; for most workloads the median is the number that shapes how the API feels.
Do Arul's IP API and ip.app need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Arul's IP API is callable with no signup, and ip.app is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Arul's IP API and ip.app from the browser?
Yes — both Arul's IP API and ip.app send CORS headers over HTTPS, so front-end code can fetch either directly with no backend proxy. That makes them easy to swap in a client-side app while you compare responses.
Are Arul's IP API and ip.app free for commercial use?
Arul's IP API has unclear commercial terms, and ip.app has unclear commercial terms. We track service terms and the data license as separate fields — see the Commercial use and Data license rows above, and confirm both before shipping either in a paid product.