Run Workflow Analyzer

Learn how to use Workflow Analyzer to manually test your mobile applications.

Using Workflow Analyzer, you can perform targeted scans as you navigate through your app to ensure your mobile applications are accessible to all users. The analyzer uses BrowserStack’s proprietary rule engine to identify and document WCAG accessibility violations, such as missing labels, improper touch target sizes, inadequate text magnification, and more.

With BrowserStack, you can scan apps on a wide range of real Android and iOS devices with no setup required. The following information explains how to upload your app, run accessibility tests, and view reports.

Prerequisites

• Ensure you have a BrowserStack account. If you have not yet created an account, sign up for a free trial.

Run Workflow Analyzer

To analyze an app using Workflow Analyzer:

1. From the Workflow Analyzer dashboard, select a Device and OS combination to launch the test session.
   

2. In the launch window, choose one of the following sources to install your app on the device:
   • If you want to upload the app, Uploaded Apps. This option is available for both Android and iOS devices.
   • For Apple device:
     • Install via TestFlight
     • Install via App Store
   • For Android device, Install via Play Store.
     
3. Optional: In the App Accessibility Testing window, customize your scan by selecting the gear icon (⚙️). For detailed information, see Configure Workflow Analyzer.
4. In the App Accessibility Testing window, click Start scanning to begin analyzing the current app page.
   The analyzer will detect and highlight any accessibility violations on the right side of the screen.
   
5. Navigate to the app pages you want to scan, and select Scan viewport to scan each page as needed.
6. To save a report without stopping the scan or device:
   1. Click the Save report button in the top right corner.
      
   2. In the Save report prompt, enter a name in the Report name field and click Save report and continue testing.
      
   3. Click Continue testing to keep scanning the app.
7. To stop the scan and the device:
   1. Click the Stop button in the top right corner.
      
   2. In the Save report before stopping session prompt, enter a name in the Report name field and click Save report.
      
   3. Alternatively, to discard the report, click Stop without saving.
      The session ends, the device stops, and you are directed to the Workflow Analyzer dashboard.

Next Steps

• View App Accessibility reports
• Manage App Accessibility reports