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IPDetails.io API vs iTunes

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

APIIPDetails.io APIHEALTHY94iTunesDYING73
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%68.6%
Uptime · 30d100%46.7%
P50 · ms515578
P95 · ms10721426
Authnonenone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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IPDetails.io API vs iTunes: common questions

Which is more reliable, IPDetails.io API or iTunes?

On our scheduled checks, IPDetails.io API leads on measured uptime — IPDetails.io API at 100% versus iTunes at 68.6% 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, IPDetails.io API or iTunes?

IPDetails.io API has the lower median latency in our checks — IPDetails.io API responds in 515 ms versus iTunes at 578 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 IPDetails.io API and iTunes need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — IPDetails.io API is callable with no signup, and iTunes is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call IPDetails.io API and iTunes from the browser?

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

Are IPDetails.io API and iTunes free for commercial use?

IPDetails.io API has unclear commercial terms, and iTunes 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.