a11yTools vs View Source Code
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
a11yTools
Test web accessibility directly on your iPhone and iPad. Quickly identify and report accessibility errors on web pages, aiding developers and designers in creating more inclusive digital experiences. Features include testing for images, forms, ARIA, and more, with screenshot capabilities.
- HTML Web Accessibility Testing
- Screenshot Error Reporting
- One-at-a-time Testing
- Safari Share Action Extensions
- WCAG 2.2 Checklist
- Multiple Testing Tools (WAVE, tota11y, etc.)
- Shake to Reset Page
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a11yTools is a collection of HTML Web Accessibility Testing Tools in one location on your iPhone and iPad for quick and easy Accessibility testing. Run your favorite Accessibility testing tool and easily take a screenshot on your phone showing the a11y error to developers and designers. a11yTools is a one-at-a-time testing tool where you pick the HTML Accessibility element or feature you’re testing once-per-page rather than running all tests together. Test and results can be stacked on top each other e.g. to show both Headings and Image Alt Text Properties. How To Use a11yTools: Visit the webpage you want to test then tap the + Add button and add the a11yTool you want. Reset the Page hitting Refresh Or Shake Your iPhone to Reset Page and remove the a11yTools output. Safari Share Action Extensions! Activate a11yTools directly in Safari from the share button. This app will be updated on a continuous basis with new testing tools and features added over time. Features: -------------------------------------------------- Images Headings Forms ARIA Data Tables Iframes Landmarks Language Lists Links Broken Links Titles Tabindex Grayscale Page Title Force Focus Outline Remove CSS Contrast Make Content Editable Screenshot Shake to Reset Page WAVE Validate DOM HTML_CodeSniffer tota11y ARIA Specification ARIA Authoring Practices WCAG 2.2 Checklist Demos Resources ------------------------------------------------- WCAG 2.2 Checklist filterable by Levels A, AA, AAA, expand to see full normative success criterion wording, swipe or long press to open WCAG understanding page or mark as done. This app is a one time purchase. Your payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Terms of Use: http://www.pauljadam.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: http://www.pauljadam.com/privacy.html Visit my contact form in the support site to make feature requests or submit bug reports. Thanks for reading!
View Source Code
Inspect the HTML source code of any webpage directly within Safari on your iPhone or iPad. Features include syntax highlighting, powerful search, and one-tap copying. Your browsing data remains private on your device.
- View HTML source code in Safari
- Syntax highlighting for HTML, CSS, JavaScript
- Multiple color themes
- Built-in search functionality
- One-tap copy to clipboard
- Privacy-focused, no data collection
- Dark mode support
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Ever wondered how a website is built? View Source Code brings the classic "View Source" feature to Safari on iPhone and iPad. INSPECT ANY WEBPAGE Tap the extension icon in Safari to instantly view the complete HTML source code of any webpage. Perfect for developers debugging issues, learning how sites are structured, or just satisfying your curiosity. BEAUTIFUL SYNTAX HIGHLIGHTING Source code is displayed with professional syntax highlighting that makes HTML, CSS, and JavaScript easy to read. Choose from 7 stunning themes including GitHub, Solarized Light, Tomorrow Night, Okaidia, and Twilight. POWERFUL SEARCH Find exactly what you're looking for with built-in search. Navigate between matches instantly with keyboard shortcuts or tap navigation. COPY WITH ONE TAP Need to grab the source? Copy the entire page source to your clipboard with a single tap. Great for sharing code snippets or saving for later analysis. PRIVACY FIRST Your browsing data stays on your device. View Source Code doesn't collect, store, or transmit any information about the websites you visit. No analytics, no tracking, no accounts. DARK MODE SUPPORT Looks great in both light and dark mode, automatically adapting to your system preferences. TRY BEFORE YOU BUY Get 5 free source views to try out all features. Love it? Unlock unlimited access with a one-time purchase. No subscriptions, no hidden fees. Perfect for: • Web developers debugging and inspecting sites • Students learning HTML, CSS, and web development • Designers checking how their work was implemented • Anyone curious about how the web works View Source Code — See how the web is built.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: a11yTools at 50% against View Source Code's 0%. a11yTools also leads on rating (4.2 vs 1.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). View Source Code's advantage is price (Free vs $9.99). On ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
View Source Code is free to download; a11yTools costs $9.99 up front. View Source Code sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. a11yTools asks for nothing beyond the download.
a11yTools holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of a11yTools's written reviews are positive against 0% of View Source Code's.
| Parameter | a11yTools | View Source Code |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.2 (5 ratings) — better | 1.0 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Best chart rank | #89 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.2 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PaulJAdam.com | Polarity Labs Pte. Ltd. |
Customer experience
a11yTools
View Source Code
In-app purchases
a11yTools
No in-app purchases
View Source Code
- Lifetime$1.99
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