ip.app vs Visitor Statistics API
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
ip.app vs Visitor Statistics API: common questions
Which is more reliable, ip.app or Visitor Statistics API?
On our scheduled checks, ip.app leads on measured uptime — ip.app at 100% versus Visitor Statistics API at 98.0% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.
Which is faster, ip.app or Visitor Statistics API?
ip.app has the lower median latency in our checks — ip.app responds in 76 ms versus Visitor Statistics API at 847 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 Visitor Statistics API need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — ip.app is callable with no signup, and Visitor Statistics API is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call ip.app and Visitor Statistics API from the browser?
Only ip.app is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Visitor Statistics API needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are ip.app and Visitor Statistics API free for commercial use?
ip.app has unclear commercial terms, and Visitor Statistics API 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.