# Improv Tonight vs Local Shows

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.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Improv Tonight | Local Shows |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/improv-tonight/id1057690366/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/local-shows/id6504993018/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **20** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 78.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 7 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Matthew Hoelter](https://appshunter.io/developer/598396486) | [Shows in the U.S., Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1754532957) |

## 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


### Local Shows

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/local-shows/id6504993018)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


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