First Beat
1976 Entertainment iPhoneiPadiPod touch
First Beat is a free Entertainment app for iPhone and iPad by 1976. Requires iOS 26.2. Updated April 10, 2026.
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 7 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Apr 10
- 2026 · v1.0.4
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About First Beat
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.
What’s new
Version 1.0.4 · Updated April 10, 2026
What's New - Surprise Me — Tap the new Surprise Me button to instantly get a random suggestion from across all categories, no browsing required - Timer completion sound — A chime now plays when your practice timer finishes so you never miss the end of a session
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App privacy
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