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MobileAPI vs SnapAPI

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

APIMobileAPIDEAD0SnapAPIDEAD0
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d0.0%0.0%
Uptime · 30d0.0%0.0%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

MobileAPI vs SnapAPI: common questions

Which is more reliable, MobileAPI or SnapAPI?

Both are neck-and-neck — MobileAPI and SnapAPI each measure 0.0% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.

Do MobileAPI and SnapAPI need an API key?

Both ask you to authenticate — MobileAPI uses an API key and SnapAPI uses an API key. Each key is free to obtain; the Auth and Card-required rows above spell out the signup terms.

Can I call MobileAPI and SnapAPI from the browser?

Only SnapAPI 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 SnapAPI free for commercial use?

MobileAPI has unclear commercial terms, and SnapAPI 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.