iTunes Search vs xColors
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
iTunes Search vs xColors: common questions
Which is more reliable, iTunes Search or xColors?
On our scheduled checks, xColors leads on measured uptime — iTunes Search at —% versus xColors 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 xColors need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — iTunes Search is callable with no signup, and xColors is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call iTunes Search and xColors from the browser?
Yes — both iTunes Search and xColors send CORS headers over HTTPS, so front-end code can fetch either directly with no backend proxy. That makes them easy to swap in a client-side app while you compare responses.
Are iTunes Search and xColors free for commercial use?
iTunes Search has unclear commercial terms, and xColors 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.