Comparison

X Factor Team Roping vs theLoop_

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

Head to head
About

X Factor Team Roping

Access the world's largest team roping training video library with over 2,500 videos. Learn from top ropers through instructional content, interviews, and practice footage. Pro members get exclusive live events and online coaching.

Highlights
  • Extensive video library (2,500+)
  • Instructional videos
  • Exclusive livestream events
  • Online coaching program
  • Roper interviews and highlights
  • In-depth analysis of runs
Features
Currently charting
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Watch, learn, and win more with X Factor Roping. Guaranteed.  X Factor Roping is the easiest and most effective way to improve your roping. We're committed to providing the best online resources for ropers of all skill levels. Access the largest team roping training video library in the world with over 2,500 videos including full ropings, exclusive highlights, instructional videos, interviews, practice footage, and much more.  Pro Members also enjoy access to our exclusive livestream events and online coaching program. Every aspect of team roping is covered with no stone left unturned. From heading, heeling, horsemanship, the mental game, breakaway, and much more. Our exclusive Rundown episodes go in depth with some of the best ropers in the world breaking down their runs for you every step of the way. Understanding and learning how the best of the best do it is critical to fulfilling your goals as a team roper. Get the competitive edge with X Factor Team Roping. -- ▷ Already a Member? Sign-In to access your subscription. ▷ New? Try it for free! Subscribe in the app to get instant access. X Factor Team Roping offers auto-renewing subscriptions. You'll receive unlimited access to content on all your devices. Payment is charged to your account at confirmation of purchase. Pricing varies by location and is confirmed prior to purchase. Subscription automatically renews each month unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period, or the trial period (when offered). Cancel anytime in Account Settings. For more information see our: -Terms of Service: https://xfactorteamroping.com/terms-of-service/ -Privacy Policy: https://xfactorteamroping.com/privacy-policy/

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

X Factor Team Roping3 screens
theLoop_4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: theLoop_ at freemium against X Factor Team Roping's subscription. theLoop_ also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). X Factor Team Roping's advantage is ratings volume (375 vs 3) and chart position (#185 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. X Factor Team Roping sells 4 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 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: X Factor Team Roping has 375 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

X Factor Team Roping ships an update every 6 weeks, theLoop_ every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
X Factor Team Roping versus theLoop_: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterX Factor Team RopingtheLoop_
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (375 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews98.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings375 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFreemium — better
Best chart rank#185 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.4
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB24 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperX Factor Roping, LLCEZ Stall LLC

Customer experience

X Factor Team Roping

All ratings375 ratings
Positive96.0%
Neutral0.5%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews61 reviews
Positive98.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative1.6%

theLoop_

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

Bugs and requests

X Factor Team Roping

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Video player lacks 15-second interval skip functionality
  • Unclear video submission process for coaching services

Requested features

6 requests
  • More frequent podcast episodes from Pace Freed
  • 15-second fast-forward/rewind intervals in video player
  • Merchandise offerings
  • More roping machine instructional videos
  • Increased live event coverage
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  • Improved video submission process for coaching feedback

theLoop_

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

X Factor Team Roping

Subscriptions4
  • X Factor Team Roping Monthly$29.991 Month
  • Monthly Pro Membership$29.991 Month
  • X Factor Team Roping Yearly$179.991 Year
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  • Yearly Pro Membership$179.991 Year
1 purchases

theLoop_

Subscriptions1
  • Coach Pro$12.991 Month

Questions

Is X Factor Team Roping free?
X Factor Team Roping 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, X Factor Team Roping or theLoop_?
theLoop_ is rated higher. X Factor Team Roping averages 4.8 out of 5 from 375 ratings, while theLoop_ averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do X Factor Team Roping or theLoop_ have ads?
Neither X Factor Team Roping nor theLoop_ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, X Factor Team Roping or theLoop_?
X Factor Team Roping ships an update every 6 weeks, and theLoop_ every 3 weeks. Most recently, X Factor Team Roping was updated on October 11, 2026 and theLoop_ on October 1, 2026.

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