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ip.app vs IP2Location

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

APIip.appHEALTHY100IP2LocationREACHABLE100
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms76131
P95 · ms276677
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesno
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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ip.app vs IP2Location: common questions

Which is more reliable, ip.app or IP2Location?

Both are neck-and-neck — ip.app and IP2Location each measure 100% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.

Which is faster, ip.app or IP2Location?

ip.app has the lower median latency in our checks — ip.app responds in 76 ms versus IP2Location at 131 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 ip.app and IP2Location need an API key?

ip.app needs no key, while IP2Location requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for ip.app first.

Can I call ip.app and IP2Location from the browser?

Only ip.app is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. IP2Location needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are ip.app and IP2Location free for commercial use?

ip.app has unclear commercial terms, and IP2Location 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.