bng2latlong vs ip.app
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
bng2latlong vs ip.app: common questions
Which is more reliable, bng2latlong or ip.app?
On our scheduled checks, ip.app leads on measured uptime — bng2latlong at 95.1% versus ip.app at 100% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.
Which is faster, bng2latlong or ip.app?
ip.app has the lower median latency in our checks — bng2latlong responds in 524 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 bng2latlong and ip.app need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — bng2latlong 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 bng2latlong and ip.app from the browser?
Yes — both bng2latlong 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 bng2latlong and ip.app free for commercial use?
bng2latlong 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.