App Store Connect API vs E-commerce API
If you need a Shopping API that's easy to integrate, go with App Store Connect API.
App Store Connect API
API provided by apple.com
E-commerce API
API for an e-commerce system
App Store Connect API
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
E-commerce API
- Requires No authentication
- No HTTPS support
| Feature | App Store Connect API | E-commerce API |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | apiKey | No |
| HTTPS | Yes | No |
| CORS | Unknown | Unknown |
When to use which?
App Store Connect API supports HTTPS, which is required for production deployments and secure data handling.