Best things in life are free – Part 2: Free tools for mobile app accessibility testing

They say sequels are never as good as the original, but we’re here to prove them wrong! In January, we explored free tools for web accessibility testing, and now, by popular demand, it’s time to take things mobile.

This webinar is for everyone, not just developers – you don’t need access to the code to start testing. We explored how you can combine automated testing with manual methods to get a more comprehensive understanding of accessibility testing in mobile apps.

Speaker: Malin Hammarberg, Senior UX Designer and Accessibility Specialist, Funka Foundation, Certified Professional in Web Accessibility (CPWA).

Key tips from the webinar in a short smart guide:

Smart Guide

Testing mobile apps

Test with automatic tools
On Android, use Accessibility Checker.
On iPhone, connect to Mac and use
Xcode + Accessibility Inspector.

Ensure device compatibility
Test on both tablet and phone, in both orientations, and in light/dark mode.

Verify adjustable font sizes
Check that text scales properly and stays readable – no cutoff or overlap.

Test with various input methods
Test with a screen reader, voice
control and external devices like
keyboards and switches.

Do user testing
Combine automated and manual
checks with feedback from real users.

funkafoundation.org

Smart guide: Testing mobile apps – PDF, opens in a new window

Recording of the webinar:

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