Comparison

KSUKI vs First Beat

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

Head to head
About

KSUKI

Features
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Are you passionate about manga and comics but you have no space for your collection? Would you like to read comics digitally and support their authors? If so, KSUKI is for you! Reading comics online has many advantages. For example, you can zoom in, turn the pages vertically or horizontally, and even leave comments and notes without having to damage the pages. Plus, you won't be wasting space, because you can access KSUKI and read on your smartphone or tablet device, whether online or offline. Reading digital comics is cheaper, which allows you to discover series that in physical format would be out of reach. Besides, you can also read comics online for free on KSUKI! Part of the catalog is for free, so you can discover new titles. And if you don't know what to read next, the community can give you some recommendations, just ask! The KSUKI reading experience is social! You can comment and share impressions with other comics lovers, be guided by their recommendations and even discover new gems that are waiting to be read by you. Plus, if you enjoy organizing your collection, KSUKI allows you to do it by demographics, genres or any other criteria - the shelf full of comics you've always dreamed of!

About

First Beat

Features
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Practice improv shows with structure, clarity, and flow. First Beat is a focused practice tool for comedy improvisers and teams. It helps you rehearse full improv shows—start to finish—using real formats, real timing, and clear segment structure. Each session begins with an AI-generated suggestion to spark your show. You then choose a format (such as Montage, Harold, or other long-form structures) and set your total practice duration. First Beat breaks the show into its core segments, summarizes the format, and guides you through the entire run in real time. When you press play, First Beat: Counts down the entire show Tracks each individual segment Helps you stay present while keeping your pacing honest No distractions. No gimmicks. Just a clean, reliable way to practice the way you perform. Features AI-generated show suggestions Classic improv formats with clear segment breakdowns Custom practice durations Full-show and per-segment timers Designed for team rehearsals and solo practice Whether you’re warming up for rehearsal, prepping for a show, or teaching long-form structure, First Beat keeps your practice grounded in real performance timing.

Screenshots

KSUKI4 screens
First Beat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: First Beat at none against KSUKI's 6. First Beat also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). KSUKI's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.2). On price, ads and device support 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. KSUKI sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. First Beat asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KSUKI ships an update every 2 months, First Beat weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
KSUKI versus First Beat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKSUKIFirst Beat
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB7 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperOntinet.com S.L.U.Jason Hughes

In-app purchases

6 purchases

KSUKI

One-time6
  • 50 Koins$2.95
  • 100 Koins + 5$4.95
  • 200 Koins + 10$9.95
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  • 300 Koins + 20$14.95
  • 500 Koins + 40$24.95
  • 1050 Koins + 50$49.95
None

First Beat

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is KSUKI free?
KSUKI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is First Beat free?
First Beat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do KSUKI or First Beat have ads?
Neither KSUKI nor First Beat shows ads.
Which is updated more often, KSUKI or First Beat?
KSUKI ships an update every 2 months, and First Beat weekly. Most recently, KSUKI was updated on October 27, 2026 and First Beat on October 28, 2026.

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