A mobile app accessibility audit typically starts at $1,000 and ranges to $3,000 or more, with per-screen pricing generally falling between $100 and $250. The total depends on how many screens are evaluated, the complexity of each screen, and whether the audit covers iOS, Android, or both. A mobile app audit is a (manual) evaluation conducted against WCAG 2.1 AA or WCAG 2.2 AA, using assistive technologies and inspection across real devices.
| Factor | Typical Range |
|---|---|
| Total project cost | $1,000 to $3,000+ for most mobile apps |
| Per-screen pricing | $100 to $250 per screen, depending on complexity |
| Platform coverage | iOS and Android are priced separately when both are in scope |
| Standard | WCAG 2.1 AA is most common; WCAG 2.2 AA is increasingly requested |
| Turnaround | Generally two to four weeks from kickoff to delivered report |
What Drives the Cost of a Mobile App Accessibility Audit
Mobile app audit pricing is almost always calculated per screen. A screen is a distinct view within the app, counted the same way a page is counted on a website. The more screens in scope, the higher the total.
Complexity affects the per-screen rate. A static screen with a few buttons evaluates faster than a checkout flow with multi-step forms, dynamic content, and conditional states. Auditors price accordingly.
Platform coverage is another driver. iOS and Android apps are evaluated separately because each platform uses different assistive technologies (VoiceOver on iOS, TalkBack on Android) and different native controls. An audit that covers both platforms is roughly double the scope of a single-platform audit.
What a Mobile App Audit Actually Covers
A mobile app audit is a human-led evaluation. The auditor works through each in-scope screen using:
- Screen reader testing with VoiceOver on iOS and TalkBack on Android to verify announcements, focus order, and gesture support
- Keyboard and switch evaluation where external input is supported
- Visual inspection for layout, text scaling, orientation, and touch target sizing
- Code and accessibility tree inspection to verify labels, roles, and states exposed to assistive technologies
There is no reliable accessibility scan for mobile apps the way there is for websites. Mobile audits are conducted manually from start to finish, which is why pricing is calculated based on human evaluation time per screen.
How Screen Count Gets Determined
Scope is set before pricing is finalized. The auditor reviews the app with the client and identifies which screens represent the critical user flows: onboarding, authentication, core functionality, account management, checkout or conversion, and settings.
Not every screen needs to be audited individually. Screens that repeat the same template with different content (a list view, a product detail page) are often counted once. The auditor identifies the representative screens and flags where patterns repeat.
A small app might have 10 to 15 screens in scope. A larger app can have 30 or more. The screen count, multiplied by the per-screen rate, produces the base cost.
What the Report Delivers
A mobile app audit report identifies each accessibility issue by screen, maps it to the relevant WCAG success criterion, describes the user impact, and provides remediation guidance. Severity ratings help development teams prioritize which issues to fix first.
The report is what development teams work from during remediation. A clear, specific report reduces back-and-forth and shortens the fix cycle.
Costs Beyond the Audit
The audit itself is one line item. Related work that often accompanies a mobile app audit includes:
Remediation support, where the accessibility provider works alongside the development team to answer questions and validate fixes. This is typically billed hourly, often around $195 per hour.
Validation, a re-audit of the fixed screens to confirm issues have been resolved. Validation is usually priced at a fraction of the original audit cost.
User evaluation with people who rely on assistive technologies in real scenarios. Sessions generally start around $550 and provide evidence of real-world usability beyond WCAG conformance.
A VPAT or ACR, if the app is being sold to enterprise or government buyers. ACR issuance typically ranges from $300 to $1,000 on top of the audit cost.
Getting an Accurate Quote
To receive accurate pricing, a provider needs the platform (iOS, Android, or both), the number of screens, a sense of complexity, and the target standard (WCAG 2.1 AA or 2.2 AA). A short scoping call or walkthrough of the app usually produces a firm quote within a day or two.
Audit cost is one input into a broader budget. The larger picture includes remediation, validation, and ongoing evaluation as the app evolves with each release.