Accessibility audit: inclusive digital design in mobile apps
Ensure inclusion in your digital products
Digital accessibility has become an essential pillar for the design of mobile applications. Increasingly, users demand inclusive and barrier-free digital experiences. Conducting an accessibility audit on mobile apps is crucial to ensuring that your app is accessible to all people, including those with diverse capabilities. With our mobile app accessibility audit we help your app meet accessibility standards, improving its usability and, in turn, widening your user base.
What is an Accessibility audit in Mobile Apps?
An accessibility audit on mobile apps is the process of evaluating the accessibility of a mobile app, verifying compliance with international standards and standards, such as WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) and specific guidelines for mobile apps. This analysis seeks to identify barriers that may hinder the use of the application by people with diverse capacities, be they visual, auditory, motor or cognitive.
During the audit, we focus on key issues such as:
- Support technology compatibility: Verifying that the app works properly with tools such as screen readers or voice commands, essential for users with visual or motor impairment.
- Colors and contrast: Analysing whether the colors used in the app are accessible to people with color blindness or visual impairment, ensuring that the contrast is appropriate.
- Interactivity and navigation: We assess whether interactive elements (buttons, forms, menus) are easy to navigate with assistive devices such as adaptive keyboards or touch screens.
- Text and typography: Checking that sise, font and spacing are legible for people with various visual abilities.
- Inclusive design: We review the design in general to make sure it’s intuitive and easy to use by anyone, regardless of their capabilities.
Why is it important to conduct an Accessibility audit on Mobile Apps?
- Compliance with Legal Regulations:
In many countries, digital accessibility regulations, such as the Equal Opportunities Act of 2010 in the U.S. United States (Section 508) or the Accessibility Act in the EU, require mobile applications to be accessible. Failure to comply with these standards could result in legal sanctions and a damaged reputation. Through an audit, we ensure that your app complies with current regulations. You can see more info in this post about Accessibility in Mobile Apps for Android and iOS. - Widening your audience:
Making your app accessible means reaching a wider audience. According to the World Health Organisation, more than one billion people in the world have some disability. By improving your app’s accessibility, you’re opening the door to millions of users who might otherwise have been left out. - Improved usability and user experience:
An accessible app not only benefits people with diverse capabilities, but also improves the overall experience of all users. Accessibility principles are closely linked to usability, so by optimising these aspects, they contribute to a better user experience in general. - Competitive Advantage:
Accessible applications are increasingly valued by users, who prefer those designed to be easy to use by everyone. Implementing an accessibility audit can give you a competitive advantage as it demonstrates your brand’s commitment to inclusion.
Our Accessibility Audit Process in Mobile Apps
Our Accessibility Audit Service is designed to be comprehensive and detailed, ensuring that your app meets the most demanding accessibility standards. Next, we explain the phases of our process:
01
Initial analysis and evaluation of the App
We started by conducting an in-depth analysis of your app, identifying the current accessibility barriers. We evaluate the app on different devices and platforms (iOS and Android), making sure it is compatible with all the assistive technologies used by people with diverse capacities. In addition, we complete the official report of the Accessibility Observatory that it has made available to the entire public administration.
02
Revision of regulations and standards
We verify that your application complies with international accessibility standards, such as the WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines), which provide specific guidelines to ensure that digital content is accessible to all users.
03
Generating Results Report
We provide you with a detailed report with the audit results, identifying areas of improvement and recommended solutions. The report includes a prioritised list of the necessary modifications, together with specific suggestions for improving accessibility.
Benefits of performing an Accessibility audit on your App
- Increasing Digital Inclusion → By making your app accessible, you are promoting equal opportunities for all, regardless of their capabilities.
- Performance Enhancement → Accessible applications often have a better rating in app stores because of their ease of use and intuitive design.
- Legal compliance → Ensure that your app complies with local and international accessibility regulations, avoiding possible sanctions.
Make your app accessible to everyone!
Other services
The service provided by Batura in the development of projects ranges from the analysis of the client’s need to the accompaniment throughout the life of the project.
In addition, we offer other services related to universal accessibility in mobile applications and management and support with official stores, Google Play and App Store.
