iTunes Search vs Openwhyd
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
iTunes Search vs Openwhyd: common questions
Which is more reliable, iTunes Search or Openwhyd?
On our scheduled checks, Openwhyd leads on measured uptime — iTunes Search at 5.9% versus Openwhyd 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, iTunes Search or Openwhyd?
Openwhyd has the lower median latency in our checks — iTunes Search responds in 233 ms versus Openwhyd at 219 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 Openwhyd need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — iTunes Search is callable with no signup, and Openwhyd is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call iTunes Search and Openwhyd from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call iTunes Search and Openwhyd from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.
Are iTunes Search and Openwhyd free for commercial use?
iTunes Search has unclear commercial terms, and Openwhyd 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.