iTunes Search

API

Free API for searching iTunes Store music, apps, and media content

Overview

The iTunes Search API offers a RESTful endpoint (https://itunes.apple.com/search) to query music, apps, movies, books, and other media from the iTunes Store. It uses query parameters like term (search keyword), media (content type), and entity (specific item type) to filter results. Responses are JSON-formatted, including details like track name, artist, album artwork URLs, pricing, and affiliate links. Use cases include building media discovery tools, integrating music/app search into third-party apps, and creating affiliate marketing platforms for iTunes products.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('https://affiliate.itunes.apple.com/resources/documentation/itunes-store-web-service-search-api/')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

RESTful endpoint
JSON response format
No authentication required
Supports multiple media types
Affiliate link integration

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is iTunes Search API free to use?

Yes, it is free for both non-commercial and commercial use, though users must adhere to Apple's terms of service, including attribution and affiliate guidelines if applicable.

? Does it require an API Key?

No, the iTunes Search API does not require any authentication or API key to access its endpoints.

? What is the response format?

The API returns all responses in JSON format, containing structured data about the queried media items.

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Tool Info

Pricing Free

Category Music

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Free to use
⊕ Easy implementation (no API key)
⊕ Wide coverage of iTunes content
⊕ Rich structured data in responses

Cons

⊖ Rate-limited (unspecified public limits)
⊖ No service-level agreement (SLA)
⊖ Restricted to iTunes Store library
⊖ Requires compliance with Apple's terms