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Reputation: 21

Using activation code on Android App

I am working on an app that would require an activation code in order to be used after being downloaded (user will get the code by postal mail). I understand that Apple will be rejecting the App, but can someone confirm if that functionality (activation code for an app) would be valid for Android? And that it could be used.

Before building up a prototype I would need to confirm this fact.

Anyhow, I will limit the audience of my App to Android users as I see that I have no options with MAC.

Upvotes: 2

Views: 5098

Answers (2)

Nachi
Nachi

Reputation: 4248

You should read the Google Play Developer Policies as your starting point (in particular the section "Paid and Free Apps").

If you are using activation codes to bypass app payments or in-app payments, you will be in violation of Google's policies. If the activation code is an integral part of your app's functionality (for example you are sending it by post to verify a user's address) then you should generally be okay.

Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer.

Upvotes: 2

Squeazer
Squeazer

Reputation: 1254

I was using an app once that was later pulled from the Play store because you could purchase some premium features over PayPal (without Google Play). If you intend on charging for this code it might and probably will be an issue, however, if you will distribute the code free of charge to select customers it might work.

But, a better way of doing it would be with a Google Play group. You'd mark your app as beta and make a test group, that would only include the people you want.

But if you want to limit your audience there is really no reason to put your app on Google Play, just distribute your .apk file through your website, and have a serial code as a backup.

Upvotes: 0

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