Comparison

AnimateReactNative vs Riv File Viewer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

AnimateReactNative

Features
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Discover a world of captivating animations created with React Native! The AnimateReactNative app showcases every animation available on AnimateReactNative.com, allowing you to see each animation come to life right on your device. Each animation includes a scannable QR code that opens the app to that specific animation, letting you feel its quality and fluidity before purchasing. Whether you're a developer seeking inspiration or a user interested in design, AnimateReactNative offers an immersive experience with stunning animations tailored for mobile.

About

Riv File Viewer

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
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Riv File Viewer is a professional utility for motion designers and developers working with the .riv animation format. Built to streamline your workflow, this tool allows you to preview, test, and debug animations directly on real iOS hardware to ensure perfect rendering and performance before you ship your app. The .riv file format is created using Rive, the real-time interactive animation tool. Riv File Viewer provides a dedicated mobile environment to validate these files with precision. PREVIEW WITH CONFIDENCE Instant Loading: Open any .riv file from a URL or directly from your device. Pixel Perfect: See exactly how your animations render on iPhone and iPad screens. Offline Access: Files are stored locally, allowing you to test animations anytime, anywhere, without an internet connection. POWERFUL INTERACTIVE TESTING State Machine Support: Toggle artboards and interact with State Machines just as they would behave in a production app. Input Validation: Test all input types including booleans, numbers, triggers, and strings. Data Bindings: Interact with data bindings and enums in real time. Console Monitor: Track events, state changes, and data updates as they happen. Detailed Inspection: Use pinch-to-zoom to inspect fine details and adjust fit mode, alignment, and background settings. DESIGNED FOR YOUR WORKFLOW Quick access to recent files. Customizable background (including transparency grid). Distraction-free mode for a clean viewing experience. Intuitive interface designed by and for motion experts. PERFECT FOR Motion Designers: Validating behavior on-device. Developers: Integrating animations and checking input logic. QA Teams: Testing interactivity and performance on real hardware. ABOUT THE CREATOR Created by Tom Acco, motion designer and educator. This tool was built to bridge the gap between design and implementation for the community. DISCLAIMER Riv File Viewer is an independent third-party utility and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected to Rive Inc. Rive and the Rive logo are trademarks of Rive Inc. All product names, logos, and brands are property of their respective owners.

Screenshots

AnimateReactNative4 screens
Riv File Viewer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: AnimateReactNative at 15.1 against Riv File Viewer's 18.3. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 7 level
AnimateReactNative versus Riv File Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnimateReactNativeRiv File Viewer
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviewsโ€”100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetizationโ€”Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 โ€” better18.3
Further details โ€” not scored
Size68 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCatalin Gabriel MironTom Acco

In-app purchases

None

AnimateReactNative

No in-app purchases

None

Riv File Viewer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AnimateReactNative free?
AnimateReactNative is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Riv File Viewer free?
Riv File Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AnimateReactNative or Riv File Viewer have ads?
Neither AnimateReactNative nor Riv File Viewer shows ads.

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