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IMDb-API vs iTunes Search

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

APIIMDb-APIDEAD0iTunes SearchDYING43
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d0.0%5.9%
Uptime · 30d0.0%5.0%
P50 · ms—233
P95 · ms—293
AuthapiKeynone
CORSnono
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial usenounclear
Data licenseThird-party scrape — not official IMDbUnverified
Free tierFree tier with daily capFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedRetry-After: 29s
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

IMDb-API vs iTunes Search: common questions

Which is more reliable, IMDb-API or iTunes Search?

On our scheduled checks, iTunes Search leads on measured uptime — IMDb-API at 0.0% 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.

Do IMDb-API and iTunes Search need an API key?

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

Can I call IMDb-API and iTunes Search from the browser?

Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call IMDb-API and iTunes Search from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.

Are IMDb-API and iTunes Search free for commercial use?

IMDb-API is personal/non-commercial only, 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.