HackMyIP vs Pinball Map
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
HackMyIP vs Pinball Map: common questions
Which is more reliable, HackMyIP or Pinball Map?
On our scheduled checks, HackMyIP leads on measured uptime — HackMyIP at 100% versus Pinball Map at 52.0% 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, HackMyIP or Pinball Map?
HackMyIP has the lower median latency in our checks — HackMyIP responds in 157 ms versus Pinball Map at 540 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 HackMyIP and Pinball Map need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — HackMyIP is callable with no signup, and Pinball Map is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call HackMyIP and Pinball Map from the browser?
Only HackMyIP is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Pinball Map needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are HackMyIP and Pinball Map free for commercial use?
HackMyIP allows commercial use on its free tier, and Pinball Map 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.