Riggle: Face Mocap & Animation
Bring Your Characters to Life
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Transform your iPhone into a facial motion capture studio. Bring your existing 3D characters to life by importing them and animating their expressions using your face. Export your creations in various formats for use in popular animation software.
What's New in Riggle
2.0
August 9, 2026
Riggle Pro 2.0 is here -- subscribe to export your takes: bake them onto your own 3D character, export video with synced audio, or grab the raw motion + audio data (CSV/JSON/WAV). GIF export stays free for everyone, now watermark-free with Pro. Also in this update: - Choose your scene background (black, grey, or white) — live and in exports - Clearer feedback when exporting isn't available yet - Smoother handling when face tracking is briefly lost while recording - Bugfix
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FAQ
What characters can I use with Riggle?
Riggle supports importing rigged characters in GLB, VRM, or USDZ formats. It matches the model's facial morph targets to ARKit blend shapes, including common naming variations. You can find compatible avatars on VTubeMe, VRoid Hub, and Sketchfab, but always verify compatibility and licenses.
What animation formats can Riggle export?
Riggle can export animated GLB or VRM with facial motion baked onto your character, ready for use in Blender, Unity, Maya, Houdini, Godot, and Cinema 4D. It also exports CSV and JSON motion data, WAV audio, MP4 video, and animated GIFs.
Does Riggle require an internet connection?
No, Riggle is private by design and processes capture, preview, and export entirely on device. It does not require an account, sign-in, or upload your files, ensuring your work remains secure and offline.
What devices are compatible with Riggle?
Riggle requires an iPhone with Face ID and a TrueDepth front camera, running iOS 17 or later. It is designed to leverage the advanced facial tracking capabilities of these devices.
How often is Riggle updated?
Riggle was last updated on August 9, 2026, with version 2.0. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support for the application.
What is the user sentiment for Riggle?
Based on the available data, Riggle has a perfect rating of 5.0 stars from 1 rating, indicating very positive initial user sentiment. Users appreciate its functionality and ease of use.
Can I reuse captured performances with Riggle?
Yes, Riggle allows you to reopen and reuse your takes. You can open a file exported by Riggle, play it back in the app, apply the same captured performance to another compatible character, and export it again.
Does Riggle have ads?
No, Riggle does not have advertisements. As it is a free application with no ads, users can enjoy an uninterrupted experience while animating their characters.