iTunes Search API
Powerful search capabilities for the App Store, Apple Music, Apple Podcasts, and iTunes Store
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This API is best for developers looking to search for and access metadata of apps, music, movies, TV shows, audiobooks, podcasts, and more in Apple's digital stores.
Developers would use the iTunes Search API to build applications that utilize metadata from Apple's digital stores, such as apps that display top songs or movies, music discovery apps that recommend new music based on user preferences, or podcast apps that allow users to search for specific episodes or shows. With access to metadata such as user ratings, release dates, and genres, developers can create personalized experiences for their users.
Key features
- Search for apps, music, movies, TV shows, audiobooks, and podcasts
- Access metadata such as title, artist name, release date, genre, and user ratings
- Return JSON or XML responses
- Option to include affiliate identifiers
- Option to filter results by country
Potential use cases
- MyMusic: An application that allows users to create playlists based on their listening history, recommended songs by the application, and search for new songs using the iTunes Search API.
- iTunes Deals: An application that uses the iTunes Search API to display discounted or free apps, movies, TV shows, or music in the Apple stores.
- Podcaster: A podcast application which uses the iTunes Search API to suggest new podcasts to users based on their listening history and search history. Users can also search for specific podcasts they would like to listen to.
The iTunes Search API made it incredibly easy for us to build a music discovery platform that recommends new songs to our users based on their preferences. We were able to access metadata and user ratings for top songs in the Apple Music store and use this information to provide personalized recommendations to our users.
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