How many systems is a Mobile SDK license good for?
One Mobile SDK license is good for one installation per seat.
Frequently Asked Questions - Mobile SDK
What are the licensing terms for the metaio Mobile SDK and where can I find them?
The license agreement and terms of use for the Mobile SDK can be found here.
Are there any royalties or a per title-fee?
No, for the Mobile SDK there is no charge on a per title basis and you do not pay royalties or revenue shares. Even if you develop and sell your application based on the free Mobile SDK version, you don't have to pay a fee. However - you need to identify your app with metaio and verify that it runs correctly.
Can I remove the metaio branding/splashscreen from my application?
Instead of displaying the metaio watermark and splashscreen when your application starts you can use your own branding and splashscreen or none at all. In order to enable this you need purchase the Custom Branding Option (CBO) or the Custom Branding Option Pro (CBO Pro). The custom branding option is a license for unlimited application deployment without a metaio watermark or splashscreen. This license has to be purchased through the metaio webshop.
Does the custom branding option work for multiple OS platforms and/or applications?
Yes, after adding Custom Branding Option (CBO) or Custom Branding Option Pro (CBO Pro) to your metaio Mobile SDK, you can publish custom branded apps for multiple OS platforms and applications. Currently the Mobile SDK supports custom branding for iOS and Android.
How do I have to proceed with the custom branding option?
After purchasing the Custom Branding Option (CBO) or the Custom Branding Option Pro (CBO Pro) through the metaio webshop, you will receive a serial key by email. Copy the received serial key into the licences tool on the metaio developer platform and your applications will now run without metaio watermark / splash screen.
Is there a time limitation on how long the Custom Branding Option is valid for my Mobile SDK license?
No, after adding the Custom Branding Option (CBO) or the Custom Branding Option Pro (CBO Pro) to your Mobile SDK you are enabled to publish custom branded apps without time limitation. However, new (future) versions of the Mobile SDK will be treated as a separate license which may require a separate custom branding option for unlimited application deployment without a metaio watermark or splashscreen.
Are there any annual or maintenance fees for the Mobile SDK?
No, there is no annual fee or maintenance fee. Support for the metaio Mobile SDK version is only available through our developer forums and online documentation.
Do I have to name metaio in the app?
Yes, metaio has to be named as the software provider in the about box of the application. Furthermore metaio has the right to name themselves as the software provider of any application based on the Mobile SDK. For more information on how to present metaio in your application, please see the Mobile SDK License Agreement
Can I develop commercial applications and games with the Mobile SDK?
Yes, and you don't pay any royalties, per title fees or any revenue share. If you are looking for business opportunities in the field of AR, you can also join our certified developer program. This will allow you get in contact with potential clients that are looking for custom branded AR applications.
How can I publish my application to the Apple App Store or Android Market?
After installing the metaio Mobile SDK, you have to register on the metaio Developer Portal. In the next step you have to create an Application Identifier (the name of your application in the Apple App Store or Android Market). Then you need to copy the automatically generated signature into your mobile application. As a last step, you are now able to run the application.
Can the Custom Branding Option be transferred to a customer?
No, the Custom Branding Option is not transferable. You may develop an application for your customer, sell it to him and then deploy; however in the Apple AppStore or Android Market the Seller has to be the owner of the Custom Branding Option. If your customer wants to publish an app under his company’s name (Seller on the Apple App Store / Android Market), he has to purchase a respective Custom Branding Option.
How does the encryption process work?
The metaio Mobile SDK is the only software in the industry allowing the usage of tracking patterns and 3D content without prior encryption. No offline tools or server side encryption is needed when generating and deploying 3D assets and tracking patterns.
We need help designing an application. Are you also developing applications as a service?
We have a network of certified partners that can help you develop your project based on our Augmented Reality technology and software.
Do I get a license for Unity as part of the Mobile SDK?
No, the metaio Mobile SDK only contains a plug-in for the Unity engine. For all Unity questions and licensing please refer to Unity's website, unity3d.com.
Does metaio offer paid or premium support for the Mobile SDK?
metaio Mobile SDK users receive free non-time-limited support through our online Developer Forums and Documentation.
Does metaio offer training for the Mobile SDK?
Custom Branding Option
No, individual training is only offered to Mobile SDK Pro users who have purchased the CBO Pro.
Custom Branding Option Pro
Yes, metaio offers individual training for the individuals who have purchased the CBO Pro. Please contact sales@metaio.com.
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