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iTunes Search vs Screenshotlayer

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

APIiTunes SearchNEW—ScreenshotlayerNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
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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iTunes Search vs Screenshotlayer: common questions

Which is more reliable, iTunes Search or Screenshotlayer?

On our scheduled checks, Screenshotlayer leads on measured uptime — iTunes Search at —% versus Screenshotlayer 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 Screenshotlayer need an API key?

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

Can I call iTunes Search and Screenshotlayer from the browser?

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

Are iTunes Search and Screenshotlayer free for commercial use?

iTunes Search has unclear commercial terms, and Screenshotlayer 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.