CodeInspire Accessibility Tool 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
- CodeInspire Accessibility Tool is detected on 5.7× as many Shopify stores as Patrol: 1,437 vs 251 as of Nov 5, 2026.
- On the Shopify App Store: CodeInspire Accessibility Tool 4.9 from 15 reviews and Patrol 5.0 from 30 reviews.
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $10/month for CodeInspire Accessibility Tool and $200/month for Patrol.
- CodeInspire Accessibility Tool lists 14 features Patrol’s listing doesn’t mention, including Alt text, Brightness, Contrast.
Head to head
Website Accessibility Tool for WCAG, EAA, & ADA Compliance
- United States
- Israel
- 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.
Starter
- · 10 Features
- · ADA, WCAG support
- · Fast email support response time
- · Limited customization
- · No branding
- · Statement
Pro
- · 15 More Features
- · 24/7 Fast support
- · ADA, WCAG & EAA support
- · Basic Plan+
- · Custom branding
- · Full customization
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 featureCodeInspire Accessibility Tool is a lightweight and powerful solution for increasing content accessibility on any Shopify store. The widget is built on JavaScript, making it fully compatible with most Shopify Themes. It also allows the widget to work quickly in any modern browser, both on a mobile device, laptop, and desktop computer.
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.
- AI-Powered Website Accessibility Solution for ADA & WCAG Compliance.
- Flexible accessibility settings, tested and compatible with most Shopify themes
- Visual impairments adjustment settings, ADA/WCAG 2 level AAA compliant
- Translate to your own language or use the 12 pre-translated languages option.
- 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 |  CodeInspire Accessibility Tool |  Patrol |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | 1,437(ahead) | 251 |
| Net store change, 28 days | −8 | +2 |
| Stores added, 28 days | 5(ahead) | 2 |
| Big-brand share | 14% | 42% |
| Top store categories | Apparel & Accessories, Furniture, Food, Beverages & Tobacco | Health & Beauty, Apparel & Accessories, Food, Beverages & Tobacco |
| Top store countries | United States, Israel, Canada | United States, Canada, Australia |
Reviews
| Measure | CodeInspire Accessibility Tool | Patrol |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 4.9 ★ | 5.0 ★(ahead) |
| App Store reviews | 15 | 30(ahead) |
| New reviews, 28 days | 0 | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | 14% |
Pricing
| Measure | CodeInspire Accessibility Tool | Patrol |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $10/month(ahead) | $200/month |
| Longest free trial | 7 days | Not listed |
| Plans listed | 2 | 2 |
Listing
| Measure | CodeInspire Accessibility Tool | Patrol |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #35 | #13(ahead) |
| Shopify App Charts | #3 in Accessibility | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | May 20, 2022 | Dec 5, 2024 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | CodeInspire.io | Patrol |
FAQ
CodeInspire Accessibility Tool and Patrol: common questions
- Which is more popular, CodeInspire Accessibility Tool or Patrol?
- CodeInspire Accessibility Tool is detected on 5.7× as many Shopify stores as Patrol: 1,437 vs 251 as of Nov 5, 2026.
- Is CodeInspire Accessibility Tool or Patrol cheaper?
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $10/month for CodeInspire Accessibility Tool 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, CodeInspire Accessibility Tool or Patrol?
- On the Shopify App Store: CodeInspire Accessibility Tool 4.9 from 15 reviews and Patrol 5.0 from 30 reviews.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- CodeInspire Accessibility Tool lists 14 the others don’t mention, such as Alt text, Brightness, Contrast, Cursor size. Patrol lists 1 the others don’t mention, such as AI-powered. 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.