The topic stats it all. Sure I could go and look for it in the directory of apps, but I would ratter ask here for simple and free examples of somewhat accessible and not accessible apps that are free, cinse I need to include them in a presentation I will be doing shortly.
I don't own an Ipad so I will have to give the list of apps, it does not need to have more than one or two of each of them and they will uinstall it on an ipad, so this is why it does need to bbe free.
Thanks,
Marlon
By splyt, 15 July, 2014
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free accessible apps for iPhone
There is Skype that is accessible for the iPad.
Facebook is also accessible with the iPad.
hmm ...... not reading the
hmm ...... not reading the post as usual.
Accessible apps are easy to meet. I am asking for the classical examples of unaccessible or little accessible apps that happen to be free.
Thanks.
Three free examples
Hello Marlon,
I'm not sure who the audience is for your presentation, so I'll provide examples of a productivity app, an education app, and a leisure app, each of which has some significant level of accessibility issues for VoiceOver Users. The first two apps have some elements that are accessible using VO, the last app has none. All three of these apps are free and offer either in-app purchases or separate app versions which add functionality but do not add accessibility.
Microsoft Powerpoint for iPad
Version 1.0.1
Link to this app in the US App Store:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/microsoft-powerpoint-for-ipad/id586449534?mt=8
There are a number of accessibility shortcomings in the current versions of Microsoft's Office for iPad Apps. A good introduction and overview can be found in the following AFB AccessWorld article written by Bill Holton:
http://www.afb.org/afbpress/pub.asp?DocID=aw150503
CourseSmart eTextbooks
Version 4.1.2
Link to CourseSmart in the US App Store:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/coursesmart-etextbooks/id325230226?mt=8
CourseSmart is a large U.S. provider of online e-Textbooks for purchase or rent. While their web-based e-Readers are somewhat screen reader accessible, their IOS app continues to present their books in a format that is completely inaccessible to VO. While CourseSmart normally requires a login in order to access and download content, it is possible to evaluate the app by selecting "Try a free demo" at the initial login screen. You will be presented with an accessible screen listing a number of sample textbook chapters. Select any of these samples and it will open on a screen with poorly labeled but mostly decipherable buttons used for navigating, bookmarking, etc. Unfortunately, the body of the text is completely inaccessible to VO.. CourseSmart was recently purchased by VitalSource, so perhaps some attention will be paid to iproving accessibility in the near future.
Scrabble Free
Version 3.6.2
Link to Scrabble Free in the US App Store:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/scrabble-free/id501724085?mt=8
This is the free version of the popular classic board game called Scrabble. Scrabble is owned by Hasbro and development of the IOS versions is handled by Electronic Arts, AKA "EA," one of the largest developers of game titles on the IOS platform. Despite repeated requests to Hasbro & EA to incorporate accessibility into their board game titles as a number of other board game developers have done, they have chosen not to do so. This app is inaccessible to VoiceOver and also presents problems for some low-vision Users because of the use of color combinations with little contrast.
On initial launch of the App, the VO User will find they have zero access to anything on the screen. A sighted User will see a dialog prompting the User to enter their age and accept or decline the terms of use.
Once past the initial screen, the app starts playing background music and the User is presented with the accessible Apple Gamecenter login screen.
Once past the GameCenter login, all content in this game's screens is inaccessible to VO with the exception of the banner advertisements.
HTH,
Bryan