Accessibly vs Patrol ‑ ADA Code Level Fixes
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Nov 5, 2026.
The short answer
- Accessibly is detected on 17× as many Shopify stores as Patrol: 4,308 vs 251 as of Nov 5, 2026.
- On the Shopify App Store: Accessibly 4.7 from 27 reviews and Patrol 5.0 from 30 reviews.
- Only Patrol lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $5/month for Accessibly and $200/month for Patrol.
- Accessibly lists 16 features Patrol’s listing doesn’t mention, including Alt text, Analytics, Brightness.
Head to head
Helps with ADA & WCAG Compliance. Online Store 2.0 Compatible.
- United States
- Germany
- Canada
- United States
- Canada
- Australia
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Standard
- · 20+ features
- · Bigger text & cursor
- · Change contrast & brightness
- · Highlight links
- · Readable fonts
- · Reading line
Premium
- · AI for ALT tags
- · Analytics
- · Brand customization
- · Custom trigger options
- · Developer-friendly headless option
- · Hide forever button
Enterprise
- · AI-powered automated fixes
- · Advanced ARIA fixes
- · Automated accessibility audits
- · Form accessibility
- · Priority support
- · Real-time improvements
Monitor
- · 24/7 continuous monitoring
- · Complete accessibility audit
- · Email notifications
- · Manual remediation guidance
Pro Starting At
- · Automated code fixes in the theme source
- · Automated content fixes (ex. image alt)
- · Everything in Monitor
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureOur service helps you comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), ensuring that your store is easy to use and navigate for everyone. With our help, you can create a more inclusive and welcoming environment for all of your customers.
Patrol is an AI enabled solution that helps brands become more accessible and compliant with WCAG. The Patrol product with advancements in AI has turned previously manual accessibility services into a software product (audits, testing, and custom software development). Patrol is not an overlay widget. Our product resolves ADA violations in a merchant's theme files or directly in Github.
- Content, color and navigation related items can be applied by visitor instantly.
- Background features like AI generated image alt text, skip to content, menu etc.
- Accessibility Statement and its template included within the widget.
- In-depth analytics track engagement, guiding accessibility enhancements.
- Advanced AI audits and testing of your stores theme to identify violations
- Remediation of accessibility violations with only a few clicks
- Statement of Accessibility sharing your stores accessibility journey
- Integrated with Shopify as an embedded app
All the numbers
Every figure, side by side
A green dot marks the app ahead on a measured figure. Estimates, gaps and apps that leave no storefront trace never take the lead.
Adoption
| Measure |  Accessibly |  Patrol |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | 4,308(ahead) | 251 |
| Net store change, 28 days | −26 | +2 |
| Stores added, 28 days | 43(ahead) | 2 |
| Big-brand share | 27% | 42% |
| Top store categories | Apparel & Accessories, Health & Beauty, Food, Beverages & Tobacco | Health & Beauty, Apparel & Accessories, Food, Beverages & Tobacco |
| Top store countries | United States, Germany, Canada | United States, Canada, Australia |
Reviews
| Measure | Accessibly | Patrol |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 4.7 ★ | 5.0 ★(ahead) |
| App Store reviews | 27 | 30(ahead) |
| New reviews, 28 days | 0 | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | 14% |
Pricing
| Measure | Accessibly | Patrol |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $5/month(ahead) | $200/month |
| Longest free trial | 7 days | Not listed |
| Plans listed | 3 | 2 |
Listing
| Measure | Accessibly | Patrol |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #39 | #13(ahead) |
| Shopify App Charts | #2 in Accessibility | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Sep 13, 2019 | Dec 5, 2024 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | On The Map Marketing | Patrol |
FAQ
Accessibly and Patrol: common questions
- Which is more popular, Accessibly or Patrol?
- Accessibly is detected on 17× as many Shopify stores as Patrol: 4,308 vs 251 as of Nov 5, 2026.
- Is Accessibly or Patrol cheaper?
- Only Patrol lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $5/month for Accessibly and $200/month for Patrol. Shoplist compares base prices only between monthly plans in the same currency; usage charges and annual plans vary, so check each plan’s limits.
- Which has better reviews, Accessibly or Patrol?
- On the Shopify App Store: Accessibly 4.7 from 27 reviews and Patrol 5.0 from 30 reviews.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- Accessibly lists 16 the others don’t mention, such as Alt text, Analytics, Brightness, Contrast. A feature missing from a listing may still be supported; this compares what each App Store listing says.
- Where does this comparison’s data come from?
- Shoplist crawls Shopify storefronts to detect which apps each store runs, and reads each app’s Shopify App Store listing for reviews, pricing, features and integrations. Store counts are as of Nov 5, 2026; estimated figures are labeled.
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How Shoplist compares apps
Store counts come from Shoplist’s crawl of Shopify storefronts, which detects the apps each store runs; they are as of Nov 5, 2026. Reviews, ratings, plans, features and integrations come from each app’s Shopify App Store listing. 28-day figures are labeled when estimated, and a figure that is missing or estimated never decides who leads. Read the methodology.