use Google analytics to track visits from application

Question

is it possible use Google analytics to track visits from nonbrowser application? will ga be able to recognize custom user agents or other http headers? Anyone has experience in this area?

Answer 1

Did you have a look at Google's Analytics API, which includes a section you can expand titled "Specialized Tracking"? You will find explanations of how to track gadgets, mobile apps, and Flash apps.

Answer 2

It is forbidden from their terms of service:

NONEXCLUSIVE LICENSE . Google hereby grants You a limited, revocable, non-exclusive, non-sublicensable license to install, copy and use the UTM solely as necessary to use the Service for one or more web pages that You own and control (collectively, the "Website").