Comparison

Toy Tailor vs Riv File Viewer

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

Head to head
About

Toy Tailor

Unleash your creativity by designing custom stuffed toys. Import drawings or photos to trace shapes, build and attach parts, and choose from various fabric patterns and decorations. Visualize your creations in realistic 3D and generate printable cutting patterns.

Highlights
  • Import drawings and photos to trace shapes
  • Build and edit toy shapes
  • Attach various parts like arms and legs
  • Select from diverse fabric patterns and colors
  • Add button and stitch decorations
  • Realistic 3D visualization
  • Generate printable cutting patterns
Features
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Release your design talent and bring stuffed toys to life with Toy Tailor! Whether you’re a sewing enthusiast, a parenting blogger, or a parent who wants to engage in fun and creative DIY projects with your kids, this intuitive app makes it easy to design a one-of-a-kind stuffed toy. *** NEW IN V2.3.1: WELCOME TO THE ARTIST PROGRAM! *** Now, Toy Tailor is more than a design tool—it’s a global gallery of stuffed toy masters! Unlock your Artist channel with an exclusive invite code, publish your proudest designs to the global Explore page, and customize your own Artist Profile with a unique name, bio, and avatar. Let the world see your creative plush art! Turn a piece of art into a toy design! Import your child’s drawing, trace the outlines, and instantly create a toy design that brings their imagination to life. With Toy Tailor, you can: - [NEW] Artist Channel & Profile: Set up your creator profile with an avatar and bio, and manage your In-Progress, Downloaded, or Published masterworks. - [NEW] Explore Global Gallery: Discover stunning community designs in the refreshed Explore page, now featuring creators' authentic names and avatars. - Photo Import & Tracing: Upload a picture of a drawing or silhouette and trace its outline to create a corresponding design instantly. - Build and Edit Shapes: Easily build the basic shape of your toy and adjust its outline to suit your vision. - Freely Attach Parts: Seamlessly connect different parts, such as arms, legs, ears, and tails, and see how they come together in real time. - Variety of Fabrics & Patterns: Try a wide selection of patterns and textures to achieve a perfect visual result. - Beautiful Button & Stitch Decorations: Make each toy unique with a variety of topstitching and button decorations. - Realistic 3D Visualization: See realistic results from all angles and make adjustments before picking up the needle and thread. - Printable Cutting Patterns: Generate ready-to-use cutting patterns in multiple sizes tailored to your needs. Designed for beginners and masters alike, Toy Tailor guides you step-by-step through the process. Its intuitive interface makes it easy for anyone to start creating their own adorable stuffed toys, regardless of sewing experience. Download Toy Tailor today, meet the masters, and co-design a cherished, custom plush! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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

Toy Tailor4 screens
Riv File Viewer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Riv File Viewer at none against Toy Tailor's 2. Toy Tailor's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.3). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Toy Tailor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Riv File Viewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Toy Tailor against 5.0 for Riv File Viewer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Toy Tailor versus Riv File Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterToy TailorRiv File Viewer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.3
Further details — not scored
Size179 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYanbin LiuTom Acco

Customer experience

Toy Tailor

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Riv File Viewer

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Toy Tailor

Subscriptions2
  • All Access - Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • All Access - Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
None

Riv File Viewer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Toy Tailor free?
Toy Tailor 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, Toy Tailor or Riv File Viewer?
Toy Tailor and Riv File Viewer are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Toy Tailor or Riv File Viewer have ads?
Neither Toy Tailor nor Riv File Viewer shows ads.

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