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ip.app vs positionstack

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

APIip.appHEALTHY100positionstackHEALTHY93
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms76455
P95 · ms2763328
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — key may be required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

ip.app vs positionstack: common questions

Which is more reliable, ip.app or positionstack?

Both are neck-and-neck — ip.app and positionstack 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 positionstack?

ip.app has the lower median latency in our checks — ip.app responds in 76 ms versus positionstack at 455 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 positionstack need an API key?

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

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

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

Are ip.app and positionstack free for commercial use?

ip.app has unclear commercial terms, and positionstack 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.