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GNews vs iTunes

Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.

APIGNewsNEW—iTunesNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

GNews vs iTunes: common questions

Which is more reliable, GNews or iTunes?

On our scheduled checks, iTunes leads on measured uptime — GNews at —% versus iTunes 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 GNews and iTunes need an API key?

iTunes needs no key, while GNews requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for iTunes first.

Can I call GNews and iTunes from the browser?

Only GNews is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. iTunes needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are GNews and iTunes free for commercial use?

GNews has unclear commercial terms, and iTunes 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.