# Kans vs Riv File Viewer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Riv File Viewer at none against Kans's 1. Kans's advantage is iOS requirement (12.2 vs 18.3). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Kans sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Riv File Viewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Kans against 5.0 for Riv File Viewer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | Kans | Riv File Viewer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kans/id6456039788/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/riv-file-viewer/id6758459201/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 54 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.2** | 18.3 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Christophe Dubois](https://appshunter.io/developer/1700264818) | [Tom Acco](https://appshunter.io/developer/1855289109) |

## What reviewers say

### Kans

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kans/id6456039788)

Transform your sketches into a shopping list for spray paint cans. Define your wall dimensions, pick colors from your sketch, and select preferred brands to calculate the exact number of cans needed. Export your wishlist for digital art or purchasing.

**Highlights:** Sketch to can color matching, Wall dimension input, Magic color picker, Brand selection, Wishlist creation, Exportable wishlist

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Brand color palette | $8.99 | one-time |


### Riv File Viewer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/riv-file-viewer/id6758459201)

This utility allows motion designers and developers to preview, test, and debug .riv animation files directly on iOS devices. It offers features like instant loading, state machine interaction, and input validation for precise rendering and performance checks.

**Highlights:** Preview .riv files from URL or device, Test state machines and input validation, Monitor console for events and data updates, Inspect animations with pinch-to-zoom, Offline access to stored files, Customizable background and distraction-free mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Kans free?

Kans is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Riv File Viewer free?

Riv File Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Kans or Riv File Viewer?

Kans and Riv File Viewer are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do Kans or Riv File Viewer have ads?

Neither Kans nor Riv File Viewer shows ads.

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