iTunes vs Noozra

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d68.6%100%
Uptime · 30d46.7%100%
P50 · ms578612
P95 · ms1426952
Authnonenone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified (aggregated RSS headlines)
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier available (pricing tiers published at /api/pricing)
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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iTunes vs Noozra: common questions

Which is more reliable, iTunes or Noozra?

On our scheduled checks, Noozra leads on measured uptime — iTunes at 68.6% versus Noozra 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 or Noozra?

iTunes has the lower median latency in our checks — iTunes responds in 578 ms versus Noozra at 612 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 and Noozra need an API key?

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

Can I call iTunes and Noozra from the browser?

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

Are iTunes and Noozra free for commercial use?

iTunes has unclear commercial terms, and Noozra 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.