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