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IFTTT vs MobileAPI

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

APIIFTTTNEW—MobileAPINEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSnono
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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IFTTT vs MobileAPI: common questions

Which is more reliable, IFTTT or MobileAPI?

On our scheduled checks, MobileAPI leads on measured uptime — IFTTT 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 IFTTT and MobileAPI need an API key?

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

Can I call IFTTT and MobileAPI from the browser?

Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call IFTTT 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 IFTTT and MobileAPI free for commercial use?

IFTTT 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.