Comparison

Improv(e) your start at UM vs Improv toolbox

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

Head to head
About

Improv(e) your start at UM

Features
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Welcome to "Improv(e) Your Start at UM!" Embarking on your first semester at UM? We've got you covered! This app is part of an innovative teaching project designed to enrich your first 100 days at the university. Dive into a collection of engaging, fun, and inspirational improv exercises that not only entertain but also build resilience and foster connections. Features: The Improv Dailies Quick, fun games rooted in the principles of improvisational theater. Six categories to choose from: Be Creative, Get Energy, Let Go, Feel Connected, Have Fun, Be Positive. Individual and partner+ options are available. The Reflections Five thought-provoking moments to help you reassess your experiences and personal growth. Focus on key life skills and outcomes: resilience, ability to connect, well-being, social integration, and academic achievement. The Surveys Track your personal development through five short surveys. Earn 1 SONA credit for completing all surveys. Your input helps us improve our mentoring program. Data Privacy & Consent Your privacy is our priority. All data is stored confidentially and has been approved by the Faculty of Psychology and Neurosciences at Maastricht University. Participation is voluntary, and you can withdraw at any time. Contact Us Questions or concerns? Reach out to us at a.nubold@maastrichtuniversity.nl.

About

Improv toolbox

Features
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Improv Toolbox is a practical kit for performers, teachers and workshop leaders who need a useful prompt right now. Open the app during rehearsal, class, a jam or a show and quickly draw material for the next beat: scene setups, audience-style suggestions, character details, emotions, status, constraints, warmups, story structure and format reminders. What is inside: - Archetype Wheel for assigning scene roles - Scene Generator with location, relationship, situation, mood and era - 60+ warmup games with filters - Prompt cards, audience suggestions and monologue seeds - Character, emotion, status, replay and constraint tools - Scene timer, soundscape and rhythm tools - Guides for formats, principles, genres, Harold and Deconstruction The app works offline, requires no account and keeps your settings on your device. It includes English and Polish in one app, with an in-app language switch.

Screenshots

Improv(e) your start at UM4 screens
Improv toolbox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Improv(e) your start at UM at 13.0 against Improv toolbox's 15.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Improv(e) your start at UM versus Improv toolbox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterImprov(e) your start at UMImprov toolbox
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 โ€” better15.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size17 MB57 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperMaastricht UniversityPrzemyslaw Kalisiewicz

In-app purchases

None

Improv(e) your start at UM

No in-app purchases

None

Improv toolbox

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Improv(e) your start at UM free?
Improv(e) your start at UM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Improv toolbox free?
Improv toolbox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Improv(e) your start at UM or Improv toolbox have ads?
Neither Improv(e) your start at UM nor Improv toolbox shows ads.

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