Comparison

Improv Tonight vs Local Shows

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

Head to head
About

Improv Tonight

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
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Improv Tonight is the easiest way to discover comedy shows and classes around your city!

About

Local Shows

This platform connects artists, venues, and promoters with local audiences globally. Easily promote events, discover local gigs, and reach targeted fans through a geo-specific network.

Highlights
  • Global event promotion platform
  • Geo-targeted local audiences
  • Event and artist discovery
  • Post shows with pictures
  • Targeted fan notifications
  • Audience growth tools
Features
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Local Shows App is a global platform with over 500+ Geo domain names starting with “Shows in,” connecting bands, artists, venues, and promoters with local audiences worldwide. From ShowsinFRANCE.com to ShowsinNEWYORK.com, our network spans countries, world capitals, and major cities. Local Shows bridges the entertainment industry and local communities, offering an easy way to promote events while reaching fans where it matters most. With the Local Shows App, bands, performers, venues, and record labels can post their shows along with pictures to showcase their events visually. Whether you’re promoting a local gig, a theater production, or an international tour, Local Shows ensures your event reaches targeted local audiences while benefiting from a global network. Our platform stands out through its geo-targeted approach. By using localized domain names like ShowsinLONDON.com or ShowsinCALIFORNIA.com, Local Shows creates a locally branded experience that feels connected to each community. Events are then delivered to fans based on their preferences and location, ensuring the right people discover the right shows at the right time. How It Works: -Artists, Bands, and Venues upload their shows and pictures to the Local Shows app. -Events are matched to local subscribers based on their location, interests, and preferences. -Fans receive notifications and recommendations for shows happening nearby. -Event organizers increase visibility, audience engagement, and ticket sales effortlessly. For Artists and Venues: -Post Shows Easily: Upload events with descriptions and pictures to attract fans. -Reach Local Fans: Target audiences in specific cities and regions. -Grow Your Audience: Build visibility and connect directly with the community. For Audiences: -Discover Events: Find local gigs, concerts, theater, and live shows tailored to your location and interests. -Stay Connected: Receive updates and notifications so you never miss a show. -Visual Experience: See photos of events, artists, and venues before you go. Local Shows combines global reach with localized promotion, ensuring that every event, big or small, gets the attention it deserves. Musicians and venues can focus on creating unforgettable experiences while Local Shows takes care of connecting them with fans. Whether you’re an emerging band performing in a local club, a venue showcasing weekly events, or an artist touring the world, Local Shows gives you the tools to reach your audience, promote your shows, share pictures, and grow your fanbase. Join Local Shows today and become part of a vibrant global network where the entertainment industry meets local communities. Wherever you are, Local Shows connects you to the fans who matter most.

Screenshots

Improv Tonight3 screens
Local Shows3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Improv Tonight at 4.3 against Local Shows's 3.0. Improv Tonight also leads on ratings volume (20 vs 2). Local Shows's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Improv Tonight holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Improv Tonight has 20 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Improv Tonight ships an update every 2 months, Local Shows every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Improv Tonight versus Local Shows: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterImprov TonightLocal Shows
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (20 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews78.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings20 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB54 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMatthew HoelterShows in the U.S., Inc

Customer experience

Improv Tonight

All ratings17 ratings
Positive70.6%
Neutral5.9%
Negative23.5%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive78.6%
Neutral7.1%
Negative14.3%

Local Shows

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

In-app purchases

None

Improv Tonight

No in-app purchases

None

Local Shows

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Improv Tonight free?
Improv Tonight is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Local Shows free?
Local Shows is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Improv Tonight or Local Shows?
Improv Tonight is rated higher. Improv Tonight averages 4.3 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Local Shows averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Improv Tonight or Local Shows have ads?
Neither Improv Tonight nor Local Shows shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Improv Tonight or Local Shows?
Improv Tonight ships an update every 2 months, and Local Shows every 2 weeks. Most recently, Improv Tonight was updated on October 24, 2026 and Local Shows on October 24, 2026.

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