Episodate vs iTunes Search
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Episodate vs iTunes Search: common questions
Which is more reliable, Episodate or iTunes Search?
On our scheduled checks, Episodate leads on measured uptime — Episodate at 99.02% versus iTunes Search at 5.9% 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, Episodate or iTunes Search?
iTunes Search has the lower median latency in our checks — Episodate responds in 867 ms versus iTunes Search at 233 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 Episodate and iTunes Search need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Episodate is callable with no signup, and iTunes Search is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Episodate and iTunes Search from the browser?
Only Episodate is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. iTunes Search needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are Episodate and iTunes Search free for commercial use?
Episodate has unclear commercial terms, and iTunes Search 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.