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MobileAPI vs RubyGems

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

APIMobileAPINEW—RubyGemsNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeynone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

MobileAPI vs RubyGems: common questions

Which is more reliable, MobileAPI or RubyGems?

On our scheduled checks, RubyGems leads on measured uptime — MobileAPI at —% versus RubyGems 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 RubyGems need an API key?

RubyGems needs no key, while MobileAPI requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for RubyGems first.

Can I call MobileAPI and RubyGems from the browser?

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

Are MobileAPI and RubyGems free for commercial use?

MobileAPI has unclear commercial terms, and RubyGems 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.