Font Licenses for DPS App folios

I'm trying to get my head around font licenses for DPS apps. When publishing folios in PDF format isn't everything converted to images on export? I've found font licenses that have an app embed option but say that anything part of an "image" does not require an app embed license but rather just the regular user license. I understand that different foundries will have different licenses and agreements but any insight into general font use with DPS would be much appreciated. Currently my apps are iOS only but we may explore Android in the future.

Bob, I appreciate your quick reply and expanding on the Typekit licensing, which very clearly specifies where DPS is covered. Though, I was hoping for a little more effort in response, or inquiry as to how you can better address the question. I tried calling Adobe to see if I could get some quick answers, but I did not receive support and was redirected to use the forum.
I want to better understand the technical aspects of the DPS product so I can lean it against each foundries terms. Because the additional licenses are very expensive, literally thousands of dollars for myself and colleagues in some cases if we need something more than a desktop license. Neil answered it some above, but I need a little more clarity...
I have researched and contacted a few different foundries and none of them have been able to give me a sense of confidence that they really understand what is being done with DPS and I could only articulate it in part. One foundry said I need an unlimited ebook license. Another said I need to buy a new ebook license for each digital magazine issue and also possibly an app license as well.
A specific case is with FontSpring.com. They said I need an unlimited ebook license, but their terms say a desktop license includes embedding the font in a PDF and then selling that PDF. But when I asked about it a little further, they interpreted DPS published magazines in PDF format as needing an ebook license as well because of how it is produced and delivered to mobile devices, with the addition of slideshows, etc..
Please help me understand and I'd like your opinion: When I create digital folios with DPS and the article format is PDF, should the product just be considered another method of delivering PDF content (even though it's going through an app and delivered to mobile devices)? Or is it something more? As Neil said, the fonts aren't evenly fully embedded, but rather a subset. Most places are trying to tie it into ebook licensing because it seems like more than a PDF that is sold, and it jumps pricing way up. Is it really more than a PDF and more like an ebook?
Thank you.

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