CIQ vs Improv Practice Studio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CIQ
This app helps mediators identify and respond to conflict challenges with adaptive strategies. Based on original research, it aids in diagnosing conflict types and suggests constructive management approaches.
- Conflict diagnosis
- Adaptive strategy suggestions
- Based on original research
- Constructive conflict management
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Problems often arise for mediators when they become fixated on one approach to resolution, particularly when it fits poorly with the demands of conflict situations. Research has found that flexibility and the ability to identify and respond to relevant changes are critical to the capacity to mediate conflicts effectively. This simple app based on original research will help you diagnose the types of challenges you are facing in a conflict and offer some fitting strategies for managing them constructively.
Improv Practice Studio
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Improv Practice Studio is your pocket-sized improv coach, packed with games and drills designed to help you practice and hone your craft whether you're stepping on stage for the very first time or you're a seasoned performer keeping your instincts sharp. Pull out your phone before a rehearsal, warm up backstage, or run a solo session at home. Improv Practice Studio gives you an ever-ready collection of classic and creative improv exercises to keep your mind quick, your scenes grounded, and your "yes, and" reflexes strong. WHAT YOU GET • A rich library of improv games and drills covering warm-ups, scene work, character building, word games, and group exercises • Clear, easy-to-follow instructions for every game so you can jump in instantly • A built-in "New Choice" caller that reads prompts aloud using your device's voice • Mark your favorite games so your go-to drills are always one tap away • Quickly revisit games you've recently viewed • Track your practice history with completed session counts and daily streaks to keep your momentum going BUILT FOR EVERYONE Beginners get friendly, approachable exercises to build confidence and learn the fundamentals. Experienced improvisers get challenging drills to push their range, sharpen their timing, and break out of habits. Teachers and troupe leaders will find plenty of ready-to-run games for workshops, classes, and rehearsals. PRIVATE AND OFFLINE Improv Practice Studio works entirely offline — no internet connection required. There are no accounts, no sign-ups, and no tracking. Your favorites, history, and streaks stay private on your device and never leave it. FREE TO USE The entire app is free. No subscriptions, no ads, no in-app purchases — just everything you need to practice improv whenever the moment calls for it. Grab your phone, pick a game, and start playing. Your next great scene is one tap away.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Improv Practice Studio at none against CIQ's shown. Improv Practice Studio also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). CIQ's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.4). On price, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
CIQ ships an update every 2 months, Improv Practice Studio every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CIQ | Improv Practice Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 254 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Peter Coleman | James Jensen |
In-app purchases
CIQ
No in-app purchases
Improv Practice Studio
No in-app purchases









