Live Animations is a gamification and interactive digital studio that helps businesses grow their digital products through custom games, game mechanics, and gamified experiences integrated directly into mobile applications and websites.
We design and develop business-driven games and gamification systems that increase user engagement, retention, and long-term loyalty without disrupting existing user flows. Our solutions are embedded natively into live digital products and aligned with clear business goals: boosting daily activity, driving repeat visits, activating loyalty programs, increasing feature adoption, and strengthening emotional connection with users.
We specialize in building
-in-app and web-based games for marketing and engagement
- custom gamification mechanics tailored to product logic
- AR experiences and interactive applications
- Loyalty programs and seasonal campaigns
- promotional and educational games with real rewards and incentives
We work with brands in retail, FMCG, fintech, mobility services, and e-commerce, delivering large-scale gamification projects for products with broad consumer audiences — from family and kids platforms to banking, lifestyle, and on-demand services.
Our approach is product-first and strategy-driven. Every project begins with a deep analysis of business objectives, user behavior, and the existing digital ecosystem. We don't build games for entertainment alone — we use games and gamification as tools to influence user behavior and deliver measurable business impact.
Clients choose us for our ability to combine strong creative execution, clear visual storytelling, and well-structured game logic with seamless technical integration into existing apps and websites. We help brands transform routine digital actions into engaging journeys that increase product value, support growth metrics, and build sustainable user loyalty.
Live Animations offers competitive pricing with projects ranging from $50,000 to $170,000. Clients appreciate the value for cost through high-quality deliverables and effective project management, consistently meeting deadlines and adapting to feedback.
Live Animations is commended for their robust project management skills, delivering projects on time and maintaining effective communication throughout the process.
Effective Communication and Collaboration
The team at Live Animations is noted for their effective communication and collaboration skills, ensuring clients are kept informed and involved throughout the project lifecycle.
Positive Client Feedback and Recognition
Clients express high satisfaction with Live Animations' work, often leading to recognition and awards, such as Effie Awards for successful projects.
Creative and Innovative AR Solutions
Clients consistently praise Live Animations for their creative and innovative approach to augmented reality solutions, helping differentiate products and engage audiences with unique experiences.
Impressive Animation and Design Quality
Live Animations delivers impressive animation and design work that often exceeds client expectations and enhances the final product's appeal and effectiveness.
Areas for Technical Improvement
While generally satisfied, some clients suggest improvements in specific technical areas, such as app localization and database specialization, to enhance future projects.
"They were interested in the development of a real high-quality product of Augmented Reality!"
May 21, 2021
Head of Digital Production, Marketing & Advertising Agency
Vadim Trunin
Verified
Advertising & marketing
Moscow, Russia
11-50 Employees
Online Review
Verified
Live Animations developed AR solutions for a marketing and advertising agency. This involved prototype, designs, image synthesis, motion video shoot, coding, and releases using 8th Wall.
Live Animations completed the project within the technical requirements. The team was transparent regarding project deadlines and resolved issues quickly. They well-observed the project timeline with their effective communication through weekly meetings. Also, their development was at a high level.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and your position there.
Head of Digital Production in marketing & adv agency.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
For what projects/services did your company hire Live Animations, and what were your goals?
We wanted to create AR solution for introducing new tastes of tea.
SOLUTION
How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?
We selected by cases and correct communication.
Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.
Steps: prototype/design/visual rendering/video shooting with motion-capture/coding/release. Everything was made on 8thwall framework.
How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?
1 PM, 1 AR designer, 3 developers
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?
The work was completed in full according to the technical task. Communication was effective, all the issues that arose were quickly resolved with the finding of a common compromise. The project timings were observed day in and day out. We are happy to cooperate with the company Live Animations because they were interested in the development of a real high-quality product of Augmented Reality
Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.
During development, we had weekly calls with their project manager to make sure everything was on track. If there were any delays, they'd let us know ahead of time. Outside of that, we communicated through email and phone.
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
High-level of development
Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?
There was some changes in project, but we solve this. Everything is ok.
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
AR Dev for AR & VR Company
AR/VR Development
Less than $10,000
Aug. - Oct. 2020
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"Their ability to adapt to requests was impressive."
Feb 10, 2021
Project Manager, AR & VR Company
Anonymous
Verified
Other industries
Milan, Italy
1-10 Employees
Online Review
Verified
An AR & VR company hired Live Animations to create an AR app for one of their clients. The team was tasked with creating an engaging and interactive augmented environment.
Though the client suggests that Live Animations improve on their progress and development reports, the team has exhibited a perfect workflow. Most notably, they are always helpful. They have also been highly adaptable during their long-standing partnership with the client.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and your position there.
I am Project Manager of a company that develops formats using virtual and augmented reality.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
For what projects/services did your company hire Live Animations?
Augmented reality application development
What were your goals for this project?
Create an engaging and interactive activity using AR
SOLUTION
How did you select Live Animations?
We have already collaborated with Live Animations for a long time and have become one of our main partners
Describe the scope of their work in detail.
Live Animations developed our idea and that of the client
What was the team composition?
I don't know how many people on the team participated in the development but I worked closely with their PM and their sales manager
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
This data cannot be distributed
How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?
The workflow was perfect as always, the team was able to adapt to our needs and they were always very helpful
What did you find most impressive about this company?
Their ability to adapt to requests was impressive.
Are there any areas for improvement?
An improvement on the daily / weekly development reports would be welcome.
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
App Development for Solutions Provider
Custom Software Development
Less than $10,000
June - Jan. 2019
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"Live Animations delivered on time and within budget."
Jul 29, 2019
CEO, Blended Reality LLC
Anonymous
Verified
Advertising & marketing
Minneapolis, Minnesota
1-10 Employees
Online Review
Verified
Live Animations acted as a third-party vendor, assisting in the development of an app for an end client. Their work included augmented reality, animations, sound effects, and more.
Through seamless communication and project management, Live Animations produced an app that the client was delighted with.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and your position there.
I’m the CEO of a solutions provider company.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
For what projects/services did your company hire Live Animations?
We hired them to assist with augmented reality and animation work for an end client.
What were your goals for this project?
Our main objective was to create a highly engaging application to celebrate a 20-year anniversary.
SOLUTION
How did you select this vendor?
I vetted them through the internet.
Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.
Live Animations’ work included augmented reality, animation, programming, sound effects, and music.
What was the team composition?
I was the visionary and Live Animations handled the production work and project management.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
Can you share any information that demonstrates the impact that this project has had on your business?
Our client absolutely loved the application. Live Animations delivered on time and within budget.
How was project management arranged and how effective was it?
Project management was between myself and their junior project manager.
What did you find most impressive about this company?
I appreciated how easy it was to communicate with them and make it all happen.
Are there any areas for improvement?
There’s nothing they need to improve.
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
AR Dev for E-Book
AR/VR Development
$10,000 to $49,999
June - Oct. 2018
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"Their team was full of professional resources that made fast decisions... "
Jan 4, 2019
Author, Sharmuziks
Dmytro Tsehelnyk
Verified
Arts, entertainment & music
Kyiv, Ukraine
1-10 Employees
Online Review
Verified
Live Animations developed and implemented AR technology into a book. They introduced 2D and 3D characters and actions and handled publishing to app stores.
The final product exceeded internal expectations thanks to Live Animations well-structured cooperation. Their professionalism, pace of work, and ability to execute on overarching goals help them stand out in the industry.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and your position there.
I’m the author of Sharmuziks: Outside of the Great Glade.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
For what projects/services did your company hire Live Animations?
I needed to implement AR technology in my book.
What were your goals for this project?
I wanted to grow readership and sales.
SOLUTION
How did you select this vendor?
Their reputation as a top AR vendor and experience with publishing and printing projects stood out to me.
Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.
They helped me script out animations that involved 2D and 3D characters and plot actions. They also launched my book in the App Store and Play Store.
What was the team composition?
We worked with a dedicated project manager.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
Can you share any information that demonstrates the impact that this project has had on your business?
I received a high-quality, premium product.
How was project management arranged and how effective was it?
Both our project manager and their team were well-organized.
What did you find most impressive about this company?
Their team was full of professional resources that made fast decisions that took into account my overall vision. As an agency, their openness and execution stood out to me.
Are there any areas for improvement?
No, not that I found. I was completely satisfied with our collaboration.
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
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Our Story
Our team is a team of professionals who create WOW products through gamification and AR. We bring together people who are truly passionate about technology, design, and user experience. For us, it’s not just about building interactive solutions, but about creating digital products that engage, surprise, and deliver real value for both businesses and users. We believe technology can transform everyday experiences and make the digital world more engaging
What Sets Us Apart
Product-native gamification
1. Product-native gamification
We design game mechanics that seamlessly integrate into existing websites and mobile apps, enhancing the user experience without disrupting core product flows.
Business-first approach
Business-first approach
Every solution is built around clear business goals: increasing engagement, driving repeat usage, activating loyalty programs, and delivering measurable value.
Full-cycle custom solutions
Full-cycle custom solutions
We create gamification from scratch — from concept and mechanics to design, development, and launch — fully aligned with the client’s brand, audience, and digital ecosystem.
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