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iTunes Search vs PixMind API

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

APIiTunes SearchDYING44PixMind APIREACHABLE—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d6.3%—%
Uptime · 30d5.0%—%
P50 · ms103—
P95 · ms293—
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not published
Rate limitRetry-After: 29s
In directory since2026-07-052026-09-09
operationalpartialdownno data

iTunes Search vs PixMind API: common questions

Which is more reliable, iTunes Search or PixMind API?

On our scheduled checks, PixMind API leads on measured uptime — iTunes Search at 6.3% versus PixMind API at —% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Do iTunes Search and PixMind API need an API key?

iTunes Search needs no key, while PixMind API requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for iTunes Search first.

Can I call iTunes Search and PixMind API from the browser?

Only PixMind API 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 PixMind API free for commercial use?

iTunes Search has unclear commercial terms, and PixMind 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.