Can I distribute my iPhone app for only certain people?

Question

I want to develop a specific application that only clients of mine would be able to use, how can I limit the app to be downloaded only by people who I aprove ?

Thanks !

Answer 1

Distribute the app normally through the appstore, and require an unlock key to run it. Distribute unlock keys only to your "approved" users.

Answer 2

If hhe number of people is less than 100, you can use ad hoc distribution. For that, you don't use the app store at all, but send the app to people by email or place it online. You'll need the device IDs of anyone you want to be able to use it.

Alternatively, if you work for a company with more than 500 employers, you csn use enterprise distribution.