Improv_e vs First Beat
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Improv_e
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Level up your improv sessions, rehearsals, workshops, or classroom activities with Improv_e — the clean, modern companion for discovering, learning, and organizing improv games. Whether you’re a teacher, coach, performer, facilitator, or just someone who loves energizing group activities, Improv_e gives you instant access to a curated library of classic and contemporary improv games. Explore categories like warm-ups, icebreakers, group games, concentration drills, physical prompts, association activities, and more. Improv_e is intentionally simple, fast, and focused — no clutter, no distractions, just the games you need when you need them. Features: • Large searchable database of improv games Quickly browse or search by name to find the perfect activity for your rehearsal or class. • Categorized for easy discovery Explore warm-ups, icebreakers, group exercises, energy boosters, physical games, association prompts, and more. • Favorites you can rely on Save your go-to games and access them instantly — even across app restarts. • Clean, distraction-free UI Designed for performers and teachers who need quick reference in the moment. • Fast filtering Tap any category to instantly jump to relevant games, perfect for planning workshops or responding to group energy. • Detailed game descriptions Each game includes clear instructions and playable structures so you can introduce it confidently. Perfect For • Improv performers & teams • Theatre teachers & drama classrooms • Corporate facilitators & workshop leaders • Camp counselors & youth activity coordinators • Anyone running group warm-ups, energizers, or creative exercises
First Beat
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Improv_e at 15.0 against First Beat's 26.2. On price, ads, 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.
| Parameter | Improv_e | First Beat |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Paul Demers | Jason Hughes |
In-app purchases
Improv_e
No in-app purchases
First Beat
No in-app purchases






