# Improv Tonight vs Dropout

The clearest difference is rating: Dropout at 5.0 against Improv Tonight's 3.9. Dropout also leads on ratings volume (77K vs 17) and review sentiment (99% vs 79%). Improv Tonight's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dropout sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Improv Tonight asks for nothing beyond the download.

Dropout holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dropout has 77K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Improv Tonight's written reviews are positive against 99% of Dropout's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Improv Tonight | Dropout |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/improv-tonight/id1057690366/reviews) | **[5.0 (77K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dropout/id1380833056/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **77K** |
| Positive reviews | 78.6% of reviews | **99.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#53** |
| Size | 7 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Matthew Hoelter](https://appshunter.io/developer/598396486) | [Connected Ventures, LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/404504382) |

## What reviewers say

### Improv Tonight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/improv-tonight/id1057690366)

Discover local comedy shows and classes happening in your city. This app makes it simple to find entertainment options near you.

**Highlights:** Discover comedy shows, Find comedy classes, Local event listings, City-wide search

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Dropout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dropout/id1380833056)

**Currently charting:** #53 Top Grossing · Entertainment (US App Store)

Access exclusive, uncensored, and ad-free original comedy series and content. Enjoy weekly releases and a vast library of shows from popular talent. Support independent comedy with a subscription.

**Highlights:** Original comedy series, Exclusive content, Ad-free viewing, Uncensored content, Weekly new episodes, Extensive video library

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Annual | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent content
- 👍 Intuitive app interface
- 🔒 No ads
- 💰 Great value for money
- 👥 Supportive community

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional app glitches
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate/search for content
- 💾 Inconsistent resume/continue watching functionality
- 🔇 No auto-play for next episode

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent playback when switching devices
- Closed captions not always accurate

**Requested features**

- Add user profiles/accounts for shared subscriptions
- Improve search and content discovery
- Enhance resume/continue watching features
- Implement auto-play for next episode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Improv Tonight free?

Improv Tonight is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Dropout free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Improv Tonight or Dropout?

Dropout is rated higher. Improv Tonight averages 3.9 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Dropout averages 5.0 from 77K ratings.

### Do Improv Tonight or Dropout have ads?

Neither Improv Tonight nor Dropout shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Improv Tonight or Dropout?

Improv Tonight ships an update every 2 months, and Dropout every 2 months. Most recently, Improv Tonight was updated on September 15, 2026 and Dropout on September 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*