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Imgur vs iTunes Search

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

APIImgurNEW—iTunes SearchNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeynone
CORSnoyes
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

Imgur vs iTunes Search: common questions

Which is more reliable, Imgur or iTunes Search?

On our scheduled checks, iTunes Search leads on measured uptime — Imgur 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 Imgur and iTunes Search need an API key?

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

Can I call Imgur and iTunes Search from the browser?

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

Are Imgur and iTunes Search free for commercial use?

Imgur 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.