Out of the Loop vs HeroZero
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Out of the Loop
A mobile party game for 3-9 players that uses a single device. Players answer questions about a secret word to identify who is "Out of the Loop." Rounds are quick and easy to learn, offering hundreds of words and diverse categories for endless fun.
- Single-device play
- Easy to learn
- Quick rounds
- Hundreds of secret words
- Diverse categories
- No setup required
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Out of the Loop is a fun and easy to learn party game for 3-9 players. Play at a party, waiting in line or on your next road trip! Answer silly questions about the secret word to figure out who in the group doesn’t have a clue about what everyone else is talking about. ------ WHAT IS IT? Out of the Loop is a mobile party game by the creators of Triple Agent! All you need to play is a single iOS device and a few friends. Each round takes around 5-10 minutes to play and at the end of the night whoever has the most points wins! ----- FEATURES - No setup! Just pick up and play. - Easy to learn! Learn the game as you go, the perfect filler game. - Short rounds! Play a quick game or several rounds. - Hundreds of secret words and questions. - Diverse categories for varied play. ----- GAMEPLAY After choosing a category for the round, each player either gets to know a secret word in the category or that they are Out of the Loop. Each player then proceeds to answer a single question about the word before voting for who they think is Out of the Loop. Did someone have a suspicious answer? Did they not laugh at the thought of doughnut filled doughnuts? Vote for them! On the flip side, the Out person has to figure out the secret word. If they do, all is for nought, so make sure you’re not too obvious! Hilarious questions combined with deep suspense make Out of the Loop one of the best party games you’ll play this year!
HeroZero
This app offers a variety of interactive challenges and activities designed for family game nights. It promotes bonding and teamwork through engaging contests and quests suitable for all ages, making home activities fun and memorable.
- Interactive family activities
- Family contests and competitions
- Group challenges for all ages
- Family quests and adventures
- Multi-player gameplay
- Home-based entertainment
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Welcome to HeroZero, the ultimate family game designed to bring everyone together through exciting challenges and interactive activities. Perfect for family game night, this app offers a variety of fun challenges and family entertainment that both kids and parents will love! Features: Interactive Game: Engage in thrilling family activities that promote bonding and teamwork. Family Contest: Compete in friendly family competitions and see who can rise to the top. Group Challenges: Enjoy a range of group challenges tailored for all ages. Family Adventure: Embark on exciting family quests that keep everyone entertained. Multi-Player Game: Play with multiple family members at once, ensuring family fun time for everyone. Home Activities: Perfect for indoor play, offering endless family friendly fun right at home. Family Party Game: Ideal for gatherings, making your next family party unforgettable. Download HeroZero today and turn your family bonding moments into an epic adventure filled with laughter and memories! Subscription Details: Activate all HeroZero features with a subscription, charged to your app store account upon confirmation. Subscriptions auto-renew at the term's end unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal in your account settings post-purchase. End User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula Terms and Conditions: https://moxyzstudio.com/herozeroterms Privacy Policy: https://moxyzstudio.com/herozeroprivacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Out of the Loop at 4.8 against HeroZero's 2.0. Out of the Loop also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (15K vs 2). HeroZero's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Out of the Loop sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and HeroZero sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Out of the Loop holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Out of the Loop has 15K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Out of the Loop's written reviews are positive against 67% of HeroZero's.
Out of the Loop ships an update monthly, HeroZero every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Out of the Loop | HeroZero |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (15K ratings) — better | 2.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 78.4% of reviews — better | 66.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 15K — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 80 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tasty Rook | Moxyzstudio |
Customer experience
Out of the Loop
HeroZero
Bugs and requests
Out of the Loop
Reported bugs
2 issues- Issues with in-app purchases not working
- Glitches with restoring purchases
Requested features
5 requests- More free categories and questions
- Randomized 'out of the loop' selection
- Option to play online or with Bluetooth
- Ability to create custom categories and questions
- Support for multiple languages
HeroZero
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Out of the Loop
- Animals Discount$0.99
- Players Discount$0.99
- Monsters Discount$0.99
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- Locations$1.99
- Animals$1.99
- Clothing$1.99
- Household Items$1.99
- Other Players$1.99
- Monsters$1.99
- Jobs$1.99
- Gifts$1.99
- 5 Pack!2 variants$4.99
- 5 Pack! Bundle 2$4.99
HeroZero
- Premium Features$3.997 Days
- Premium Features$8.991 Month
- Premium Features$12.991 Year
- Premium Features$17.99
Questions
Is Out of the Loop free?
Is HeroZero free?
Which has better reviews, Out of the Loop or HeroZero?
Do Out of the Loop or HeroZero have ads?
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