iTunes Search vs Lyrics.ovh
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
iTunes Search vs Lyrics.ovh: common questions
Which is more reliable, iTunes Search or Lyrics.ovh?
On our scheduled checks, Lyrics.ovh leads on measured uptime — iTunes Search at 5.9% versus Lyrics.ovh at 100% 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, iTunes Search or Lyrics.ovh?
iTunes Search has the lower median latency in our checks — iTunes Search responds in 233 ms versus Lyrics.ovh at 1241 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 iTunes Search and Lyrics.ovh need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — iTunes Search is callable with no signup, and Lyrics.ovh is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call iTunes Search and Lyrics.ovh from the browser?
Only Lyrics.ovh is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. iTunes Search needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are iTunes Search and Lyrics.ovh free for commercial use?
iTunes Search has unclear commercial terms, and Lyrics.ovh 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.