Build Inclusive Mobile Apps: Automated Accessibility Testing for Android & iOS

Digital accessibility has evolved from a compliance checkbox to a critical business imperative. As mobile applications become the primary gateway for user interactions, ensuring they meet accessibility standards across all platforms isn’t just about legal compliance, it’s about creating inclusive experiences that serve people worldwide.

Building on our recent launch of the Android Accessibility Scanner for manual testing, we’re taking the next giant leap forward. Today, we’re excited to introduce comprehensive automated accessibility testing for both Android and iOS platforms, transforming how teams integrate accessibility into their CI/CD pipelines.

Android Accessibility Automation Testing

For teams looking to scale their accessibility testing efforts, our Android Accessibility Automation feature brings programmatic accessibility validation to your CI/CD pipeline. This feature enables comprehensive automated accessibility testing across your entire app ecosystem.

Here’s what you can do with this add-on:

• Automated compliance validation: Programmatically test against WCAG guidelines.
• CI/CD integration ready: Seamlessly integrate with your existing development workflows.
• Multi-screen coverage: Use lambda-accessibility-scan to test different app flows and user journeys.
• Real device testing: Execute tests on actual Android devices for authentic user experience validation.
• Scalable testing: Run accessibility tests across multiple devices and Android versions simultaneously.

By integrating this feature in your DevOps practices, you and your team can catch accessibility issues early in the development cycle.

Note

Check out our detailed documentation to run your first Android automation accessibility test.

iOS Accessibility Automation Testing

Expanding our automation capabilities beyond Android, we also have support for iOS Accessibility Automation testing, ensuring your Apple ecosystem apps meet the highest accessibility standards across all devices.

Here’s what you can do with this:

• Complete iOS coverage: Test iPhone and iPad applications with the same automation framework.
• Real device validation: Execute tests on actual iOS devices for accurate accessibility assessment.
• Cross-platform consistency: Ensure accessibility standards are maintained across your entire mobile app portfolio.

This feature is essential for QA teams managing cross-platform mobile applications who need consistent accessibility validation across iOS and Android ecosystems.

Note

Check out our detailed documentation to run your first iOS automation accessibility test.

Why This Matters for Your Team

The new capabilities aren’t just about adding more features, they’re about transforming how different teams approach accessibility testing in their daily workflows.

For QA Teams

Manual accessibility testing is now effortless with our integrated scanner. No more juggling multiple tools or switching contexts, identify and document accessibility issues directly within your existing testing workflow.

For Development Teams

Automated accessibility testing means you can catch issues before they reach production. Our automation capabilities integrate seamlessly with your existing Appium-based testing infrastructure, requiring minimal setup changes.

For Product Teams

Comprehensive accessibility reporting helps you understand your app’s accessibility posture across different user flows and devices. Make data-driven decisions about accessibility improvements with detailed insights and remediation guidance.

Transform Your Mobile Accessibility Strategy Today!

The new accessibility testing capabilities represent more than just feature additions, they’re your pathway to creating mobile experiences that exceed expectations. Whether you’re a startup or enterprise, whether you choose manual testing, automation, or both, you’re now equipped with enterprise-grade tools that make accessibility testing seamless.

Happy Testing!

Devansh Bhardwaj

Devansh works as a Product Marketing Executive at LambdaTest. With a degree in Business Administration and a keen interest in technology, he loves to write about the latest technology trends.

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