StateView vs Riv File Viewer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
StateView
This tool allows for testing and previewing Rive animations, supporting various features like data binding and layout. It enables the import of both local and linked Rive files for seamless integration into design workflows.
- Rive feature testing
- Data binding support
- Layout testing
- Local Rive file import
- Linked Rive file import
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- Provide mainstream Rive feature testing, input, data binding, layout, and other support - Provide local and linked versions of Rive file import
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
StateView and Riv File Viewer are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | StateView | Riv File Viewer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 — better | 18.3 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 慧芳 刘 | Tom Acco |
Customer experience
StateView
Riv File Viewer
In-app purchases
StateView
No in-app purchases
Riv File Viewer
No in-app purchases









