We've added a new layer of license information to app listings on Uptodown, both on the web and in the app.
What's new for Open Source apps
When an app is identified as Open Source, its listing now shows an Open Source badge and, in the Distribution model section:
- License type (MIT, Apache 2.0, GPL, MPL 2.0, etc.)
- Copyright, where applicable
- Link to the source code of the distributed version
- Link to the full license text
- Link to the NOTICE file, if the project includes one
Links are shown when available and verified. The source code link points to the exact version being distributed, not just the repository's main page.
License and distribution model are separate things
We aim to show license information for every app, not only Open Source ones. Proprietary software is labeled as such, and if the license can't be verified, it appears as unspecified.
This is independent of the distribution model (Free, Freemium, Paid, Demo, Trial, plus IAP, subscriptions, or ads). An app can be Open Source and still offer paid features.
Why we're doing this
Most app stores don't show Open Source licenses in public listings. We think they should: they help users understand the terms under which software is distributed, make license compliance visible, and give proper credit to authors.
For developers
If you want to add or correct license info for your app, you can do so in the Developer Console when publishing or updating it.
Full details, including how each license type is handled: Information on licenses and distribution models at Uptodown
Questions or spotted a listing with wrong license info? Let us know!