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, iTunes Search leads on measured uptime — Episodate at —% versus iTunes Search 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 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?
Yes — both Episodate and iTunes Search 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 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.