ddownload vs MobileAPI
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
ddownload vs MobileAPI: common questions
Which is more reliable, ddownload or MobileAPI?
On our scheduled checks, MobileAPI leads on measured uptime — ddownload at —% versus MobileAPI at —% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.
Do ddownload and MobileAPI need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — ddownload uses an API key and MobileAPI uses an API key. Each key is free to obtain; the Auth and Card-required rows above spell out the signup terms.
Can I call ddownload and MobileAPI from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call ddownload and MobileAPI from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.
Are ddownload and MobileAPI free for commercial use?
ddownload has unclear commercial terms, and MobileAPI 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.