MobileAPI vs MY IP
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
MobileAPI vs MY IP: common questions
Which is more reliable, MobileAPI or MY IP?
On our scheduled checks, MY IP leads on measured uptime — MobileAPI at —% versus MY IP 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 MobileAPI and MY IP need an API key?
MY IP needs no key, while MobileAPI requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for MY IP first.
Can I call MobileAPI and MY IP from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call MobileAPI and MY IP from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.
Are MobileAPI and MY IP free for commercial use?
MobileAPI has unclear commercial terms, and MY IP 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.