Comparison

Roping.com App vs theLoop_

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

Head to head
About

Roping.com App

Access a comprehensive library of instructional videos and live event streams for team roping, breakaway, and calf roping. Learn from world champions and exclusive training programs. Stay updated with the latest industry events and connect with a community of ropers.

Highlights
  • Instructional videos for team, breakaway, and calf roping
  • Training programs from world champions
  • Exclusive content from top ropers
  • Livestreaming of major roping events
  • Archived footage of past events
  • Members-only Facebook group access
  • Weekly step-by-step tutorials
Currently charting
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Get the ultimate roping experience, from entertainment to instruction. Roping.com has videos for team ropers, breakaway, and calf ropers. Get private access to World Champions Jake Barnes, Matt Sherwood, Clay Cooper, Lari Dee Guy, JJ Hampton, Caleb Smidt and more. And we're the exclusive home of Trevor Brazile and Miles Baker's Relentless Remuda, with the winningest cowboy in the world's full training system. Plus, don't miss the industry's richest events streaming only on Roping.com: Riata Buckle Lonestar Shootout Cinch Timed Event Championship Lonestar Shootout Ariat World Series of Team Roping Finale USTRC's Cinch National Finals of Team Roping Sign Up Today and Get: New Weekly Step-By-Step Tutorials with Trevor Brazile, Patrick Smith, Miles Baker, Ryan Motes, Dakota Kirchenschlager and many more on horsemanship, roping fundamentals, expert-level fine-tuning and gear to help you win Private Access to the Members-Only Facebook Group Automatic access to livestream of some of the best and biggest ropings, plus archived footage after the event Full NFR practice sessions, futurity practice sessions and unedited training with the best in the game. To access all features and content you can subscribe to Roping.com on a monthly or yearly basis with an auto-renewing subscription right inside the app.* Pricing can vary by region and will be confirmed before purchase in the app. In app subscriptions will automatically renew at the end of their cycle. All payments will be paid through your iTunes Account and may be managed under Account Settings after the initial payment. Subscription payments will automatically renew unless deactivated at least 24-hours before the end of the current cycle. Your account will be charged for renewal at least 24-hours prior to the end of the current cycle.Any unused portion of your free trial will be forfeited upon payment.Cancellations are incurred by disabling auto-renewal. 
Terms of Service: https://videos.roping.com/tos Privacy Policy: https://videos.roping.com/privacy

About

theLoop_

This app serves as a central communication platform for college rodeo teams. It facilitates messaging, surveys, and announcements between coaches, athletes, and boosters, keeping everyone informed and connected.

Highlights
  • Streamlined messaging
  • Practice surveys
  • Team announcements
  • Custom group creation
  • Team branding
  • Invite-only onboarding
Features
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theLoop is the all-in-one communication hub built for college rodeo programs. Coaches, athletes, and boosters can stay connected through streamlined messaging, practice surveys, and team announcements — all in one simple, modern app. With theLoop, you’ll: Coaches: Send one-way team messages, create custom groups, and manage athletes with ease. Athletes: Get instant updates from your coach, respond to surveys, and stay in sync with your team. Boosters: Stay informed and connected to support your program. Key Features One-way team messaging from coaches Practice surveys with athlete responses Custom groups for events, practice squads, or disciplines Team branding with colors and logos Invite-only team onboarding with secure codes Cloud-synced profiles and notifications CoachPro Subscription Upgrade to CoachPro to unlock unlimited messaging, survey results, team branding, and premium support. Includes a 7-day free trial for new coaches. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the trial or current period. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://ezstall.com/privacy_policy.html

Screenshots

Roping.com App4 screens
theLoop_4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: theLoop_ at 5.0 against Roping.com App's 4.4. theLoop_ also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Roping.com App's advantage is ratings volume (118 vs 3) and chart position (#154 vs unranked). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Roping.com App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month and theLoop_ sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

theLoop_ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Roping.com App has 118 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Roping.com App ships an update every 2 months, theLoop_ every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Roping.com App versus theLoop_: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRoping.com ApptheLoop_
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (118 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings118 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFreemium — better
Best chart rank#154 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.4
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB24 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperEquine Network, LLCEZ Stall LLC

Customer experience

Roping.com App

All ratings118 ratings
Positive85.6%
Neutral1.7%
Negative12.7%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral2.8%
Negative19.4%

theLoop_

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Roping.com App

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Unsubscribing process nonexistent
  • No streaming over WiFi
  • Code 3 error on Airplay
  • No customer support response
  • App will not play videos over WiFi
Show 3 more
  • App won't let me access content but still charges card
  • App requires deletion and reinstallation
  • Videos are only two minutes long

Requested features

2 requests
  • Steer roping videos
  • Longer videos covering topics fully

theLoop_

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Roping.com App

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$29.991 Month
  • Yearly Membership (BEST DEAL)7 Days trial$269.991 Year
1 purchases

theLoop_

Subscriptions1
  • Coach Pro$12.991 Month

Questions

Is Roping.com App free?
Roping.com App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is theLoop_ free?
theLoop_ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Roping.com App or theLoop_?
theLoop_ is rated higher. Roping.com App averages 4.4 out of 5 from 118 ratings, while theLoop_ averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Roping.com App or theLoop_ have ads?
Neither Roping.com App nor theLoop_ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Roping.com App or theLoop_?
Roping.com App ships an update every 2 months, and theLoop_ every 3 weeks. Most recently, Roping.com App was updated on October 9, 2026 and theLoop_ on October 1, 2026.

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