AccessGuard: ADA & WCAG vs Accessibility Spark ADA & WCAG
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Oct 13, 2026 for AccessGuard, Nov 9, 2026 for Accessibility Spark ADA & WCAG.
The short answer
- Only AccessGuard lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $29/month for AccessGuard and $99.99/month for Accessibility Spark ADA & WCAG.
- Accessibility Spark ADA & WCAG lists 15 features AccessGuard’s listing doesn’t mention, including Brightness, Certification, Contrast.
Head to head
AI-Powered Web Accessibility for WCAG, EAA, & ADA Compliance
- United States
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Free
- · 2 full audits every 30 days
- · Accessibility theme add-on
- · Element-level issue details
- · Prioritized fix guidance
- · Real WCAG 2.1 and 2.2 AA audits
Pro
- · ADA, WCAG and EAA coverage
- · Auto-published accessibility statement
- · Every issue mapped to its WCAG criterion
- · Full WCAG-mapped issue history
- · One-click AI alt text for product images
- · Score trends over time
Regular
- · Audits & certification
- · Protects against lawsuits
- · Screen-Reader & Keyboard Nav
- · Supports ADA, WCAG & EAA
- · Up to 5,000 sessions per month
Large
- · Audits & certification
- · Protects against lawsuits
- · Screen-Reader & Keyboard Nav
- · Supports ADA, WCAG & EAA
- · Up to 30,000 sessions per month
Extra Large
- · Audits & certification
- · Protects against lawsuits
- · Screen-Reader & Keyboard Nav
- · Supports ADA, WCAG & EAA
- · Up to 100,000 sessions per month
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureOnline stores increasingly face accessibility lawsuits, and EU rules now apply to anyone selling to European shoppers. AccessGuard runs a real, code-level WCAG 2.1 and 2.2 AA audit of your live storefront, gives you a clear 0 to 100 score, and maps every issue to the rule it breaks.
An AI-enhanced accessibility solution for Shopify. We streamline manual processes to help you align with WCAG 2.1/2.2, EAA, ADA, and Section 508 standards. Our widget is designed to support USA, UK, and EU requirements. Including the UK Equality Act via screen reader tools, automated alt text, and more.
- Audits your live storefront against WCAG 2.1 and 2.2 AA, not just a checklist
- Scores your accessibility risk and maps each issue to its WCAG criterion
- Writes and applies alt text for product images that are missing it
- Generates and publishes an accessibility statement for your store
- AI-Powered Screen-Reader Adjustments Made Automatically Using Image Recognition
- AI-Powered Keyboard Navigation Adjustments Automatically Implemented Across Site
- Customizable UI & Design Such as Color Selections, Display and Orientation
- Accessibility Certification & Statement of Compliance with WCAG, ADA, EAA & etc
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 |  AccessGuard |  Accessibility Spark ADA & WCAG |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | Not published | 50 |
| Net store change, 28 days | 0 | −2 |
| Stores added, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Big-brand share | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Top store categories | Not published | Apparel & Accessories, Health & Beauty, Food, Beverages & Tobacco |
| Top store countries | Not published | United States |
Reviews
| Measure | AccessGuard | Accessibility Spark ADA & WCAG |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | Not published | 5.0 ★ |
| App Store reviews | Not published | 63 |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | 9 |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | 2% |
Pricing
| Measure | AccessGuard | Accessibility Spark ADA & WCAG |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $29/month(ahead) | $99.99/month |
| Longest free trial | 7 days | 5 days |
| Plans listed | 2 | 3 |
Listing
| Measure | AccessGuard | Accessibility Spark ADA & WCAG |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #74 | #14(ahead) |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | #12 in Accessibility |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Jun 2, 2026 | Aug 3, 2021 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Wigley Studios LLC | Innovation Works |
FAQ
AccessGuard and Accessibility Spark ADA & WCAG: common questions
- Is AccessGuard or Accessibility Spark ADA & WCAG cheaper?
- Only AccessGuard lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $29/month for AccessGuard and $99.99/month for Accessibility Spark ADA & WCAG. Shoplist compares base prices only between monthly plans in the same currency; usage charges and annual plans vary, so check each plan’s limits.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- AccessGuard lists 5 the others don’t mention, such as Accessibility, Color and font, Compliance reports, Custom text. Accessibility Spark ADA & WCAG lists 15 the others don’t mention, such as Brightness, Certification, Contrast, Cursor size. 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 Oct 13, 2026 for AccessGuard, Nov 9, 2026 for Accessibility Spark ADA & WCAG; estimated figures are labeled.
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 Oct 13, 2026 for AccessGuard, Nov 9, 2026 for Accessibility Spark ADA & WCAG. 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.