Sold Out Until November 15, 2009. Thank you everyone! Looking forward to helping everyone get their App on iTunes!

Now you can sell your FileMaker Solutions Directly on the App Store!

We are limiting this offer to the first 30 developers that sign up. Don't miss your chance to be the first one to sell FileMaker solutions directly on the Apple App Store.

The process is very simple. You will use the award winning FMTouch Engine to power your FileMaker database, join the mobile revolution today. The FMTouch enterprise license will enable you to create a FileMaker database and then sell that database as an iPhone application. This is a tremendous opportunity to market your product to the world.

There are Four Simple Steps to Begin:

• Use regular FMTouch to develop at least some of your solution and test it.

• Sign up for FMTouch Enterprise membership, limited to only 30 people at this time.
• Sign up for an Apple Developer account
• Use our web tool to combine your FMTouch tested database with the FMTouch engine into its own separate app. You and your beta testers can then use this copy to test the standalone app.
  
  Example of a FileMaker database solution that is actually selling on the App store now! You may want to download this file to reference it. On Apple Store Here. Download the FMGolf Database.
  
  

The Annual Enterprise Solutions License Includes:

• 3 bundled applications to sell on the app store. (Initially)

• 5 licenses of the latest fully featured FMTouch version for your team to test and develop on (more seats can be purchased separately).*
• Easy access to simulator builds of FMTouch for stable and pre-release copies.
• Access to FMTouch developers for priority bug reports, feature requests, and more.
• Unlimited app testing and prototyping using simulator builds of your app.
• Access to exclusive developer forums to discuss ideas, share success stories, and ask questions.
• Unlimited updates to the app as long as the membership is active.
• Help with Marketing Q&A

* The 5 complimentary FMTouch seats are available to be installed using the ad-hoc distribution method only, you will need a fully setup Apple account in order to get this running. FMWebschool will not reimburse purchases of the regular FMTouch on the app store by you or your team as part of this program.

Cost of FMTouch Enterprise Licensing

FMTouch Enterprise Licensing annual membership costs $1275 USD. The annual membership allows access to our app bundling systems, it is not a requirement to continue selling existing FMTouch Enteprise Bundled solutions on the app store. Your app will stay available on the Apple app store as long as you renew your Apple Developers license each year.

Availability of FMTouch Enterprise Licensing

FMTouch Enterprise Licensing is scheduled to go live on Sep 1st, 2009. We are currently taking signups for the first 30 people and they will have access to the system as soon as it goes live.

Detailed Process of Building an FMTouch Enterprise Solution:

• Sign up for an annual FMTouch Enterprise Membership access license.

• Sign up for a paid Apple developer account.
• Download the Apple SDK from the development site (optional, requires an Intel Mac, makes testing easier).
• Login into the FMTouch Enteprise Solutions access site.
• Setup your FMTouch Enteprise Solutions account with settings for your Apple account.
• Start a new project in FMTouch Enterprise Solutions, either a Simulator Only project or a final distribution copy (distribution copy uses up your allowed app builds).
• Upload your DDR, app data, icons, and other useful files to the new project within the system
• Download a simulator copy to test your built project.
• Once you're ready, download a distribution copy to test on an actual device and then send the app to Apple.
  

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Why are you limiting signups to 30 developers?

A: Getting a group of developers running with Apple systems and being able to answer support questions individually is a time consuming process. We want to get it right the first time around with a manageable group of developers. In the future this group might be expanded, however for now it is remaining exclusive to the first 30 developers that sign up. This first 30 will have the exclusivity of being the rist to submit and sell their FileMaker solutions directly on the app store.

Q: Will you put my application on the App Store?

A: We will help you with the submission process but ultimately it will be you submitting the app under your account. We will help you with the verbage, and let you know EXACTLY what you need to submit the ap. There are quite a few steps involved and you will need to develop the necessary graphics to develop your app. We can help with graphic artists for this part too - such as the logo and your icon that will display on the app store and the iPhone.

Q: I am sending my database, could you please submit it to the App Store?

A: We only provide a build of your database bundled with the FMTouch engine. It is your responsibility to use your Apple developer account to submit the application to the App Store and go through the Apple approval process. We cannot guarantee success with the approval process for your app, however typically a couple visual changes will allow you to resubmit and get the app approved. The main thing is UI and we will discuss the formats that Apple requires for Human Interface Design.

We've been through this process about 25 times so we will be able to give you insight as to the functionality and design requirements that will make Apple happy.

Q: Are there any continuous royalties that I have to pay to FMWebschool?

A: FMWebschool just provides bundling and consulting services for the FMTouch engine. We do not collect royalties from your sales, and will not consider giving discounts for this program on the basis of future royalties. We do not have the infrastructure in place to monitor sales from your iTunes account and to keep things simple we just supply the application for you to sell. This way you collect all income from the sales of your app.

Apple does collect 30% of the total profits.

Q: Will I be able to publish my application without the App Store?

A: With a regular developer account you can send your app to up to 100 predefined devices using the adhoc distribution method. The Enterprise Apple Account which requires at least 500 employees and costs $299 can allow more devices as long as the app is only used internally within the enterprise.

Q: What happens after the annual FMTouch Enterprise membership expires?

A: After the expiration you will not be able to update your applications or request new builds of it from the system. You will still be able to sell it on the App Store as long as you keep paying Apple their annual membership. You only need a membership for FMTouch Enterprise Solutions if you want to update your database. We are working on a yearly pricing renewal program now.

Q: Will I be able to get more than 3 applications selling on the app store?

A: Once the program begins and we have the first few applications through it, we are going to finalize the details on the number of applications allowed. We suspect that this number will increase as everyone becomes more familiar with the system and there is less involvment through the initial stages with us.

Q: How many updates can I build for my app?

A: As long as the update does not involve an app name / identifier change you can build unlimited updates of the app as long as your annual membership remains active. We do not count updates to the same application as new apps as long as the name remains the same.

Q: Why the cost of $1275?

A: The cost not only covers the time we will spend working with you and getting your application listed on the iTunes store but it also covers us helping with the marketing of your product and the development of the automated bundling solution that will allow you to rapidly create legitimate iTunes applications.

Imagine trying to code all of this yourself or having to hire someone to code this application for you. It could take weeks, plus cost thousands of dollars, and then you still would have to learn how to submit your application and design all the graphics etc. We help you with all of this. Once you submit your app it will be instantly converted into an iTunes application. We will help you through the entire process providing you with a blueprint of the graphics you need, testing your app, and networking you with the group of other 30 developers.

The great thing is the potential - suddenly you have millions of people on the iTunes store looking at Apps so the potential is great! You will also be able to provide your services to prospective clients as well as link all of these people back to your wwebsite. This will GREATLY enhance your web traffic.

Q: Do you have any other information about how apps are approved?

A: Here is an inside look at some of the inner-workings of the Apple App store

FMTouch wins the FileMaker Excellence Award!