# Head Tracker — Head Tracking with your iPhone > iPhone-based 6DOF head tracking for PC simulation games. (iPhone/iPad app by John Yu.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/head-tracker/id1527710071 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [John Yu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1527414279) - Category: Utilities, Entertainment - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.13/5 from 62 App Store ratings · 61 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.6 · 2 MB - Languages: English, Chinese - Released: 2020-08-21 - Data updated: 2026-08-18 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/head-tracker/id1527710071/reviews.md ## What is Head Tracker? Head Tracker uses iPhone’s front-facing TrueDepth camera to provide responsive and accurate 6DOF (degree of freedom) head tracking input to opentrack. Allowing users to enjoy flight and driving simulation games without expensive hardware or wearing uncomfortable headsets. ================================== Supported Devices (iPhone 11 and newer) ================================== This app requires device with TrueDepth camera or Devices with A12 or later processors: iPhone 11, iPhone SE(2nd Gen), iPad (8th Gen), Pro (2nd Gen) and later are supported. ================= Features ================= - 6 DOF - Connects over wifi network, no need for cables - No need to wear any uncomfortable head tracking headsets - Accurate and responsive (up to 60fps) - simple to setup ================================== opentrack supported games includes: ================================== - Microsoft Flight Simulator - FSX - DCS World - Star Citizen - Elite: Dangerous - IL2 - Euro Truck - and more. ================= Customer Reviews ================= "Installation took a couple of minutes on the PC and after the latest update is now smooth as butter. Looking forward to more improvements! Works perfectly on Euro Truck and other racing sims I play like Assetto Corsa etc" "I sold my TrackIR headset some years ago and missed it now in the new Flight Simulator - and guess what: this is combined with opentrack the ideal replacement. It “just works” and is easy to set up. Fair pricing. 5 stars. Thank you, John." ================= How to use: ================= - Open Head Tracker app on your iPhone, set your PC's IP address, then start - Launch opentrack application on your PC, select "Network over UDP" and the "freetrack 2.0" protocol, and press start - Start your favourite simulator game, it will now follow you head movements in the virtual cockpit. Visit https://jbcconsulting448679429.wordpress.com/head-tracking-quick-start/ for detailed instructions and download opentrack preset profile. ================================== Versions (Free and in-app purchase) ================================== Try out the free version. The free version allows you to play for 10 minutes per session, you can restart to extend the trial. Upgrade to the full version via in-app purchase to remove trial limit and automatic screen dimming to reduce battery usage. ================================== More Information and Support ================================== Visit https://jbcconsulting448679429.wordpress.com for more tips, network setup and troubleshooting instruction on configuring head tracking, and contact me for support. ## Key features - 6DOF head tracking - Wireless Wi-Fi connection - No external hardware needed - Accurate and responsive tracking - Easy setup - Compatible with opentrack ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Full Version | $1.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of Head Tracker? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 👍 Great value for price - 🚀 Smooth and responsive tracking - 🎮 Enhances gaming immersion - ✅ Easy setup and use - 💡 Good alternative to expensive hardware - ✨ Works well with simulators - 💯 Highly recommended - 👍 Simple and effective - 🌟 Best head tracking app - 💰 Affordable full version **Cons** - 🐛 Shaky tracking - ❌ Doesn't work with older iPhones - ⚠️ Inconsistent performance in low light - 🔄 Purchase not restoring - 🪲 Connection drops - 😵 Pitch flips upside down - 📷 Portrait camera mode issue - 📉 Image gets dark - 🤔 Trial period too short - 🚫 Does not use FaceID/TrueDepth sensor **Commonly reported bugs** - Pitch flips upside down when yawing - Purchase not restoring after reinstall - Camera always in portrait mode - Image gets dark after a few seconds - Tracking is shaky and buggy - Connection drops and won't reconnect - Does not work with iPhone SE - Does not work with iPhone 7 - Does not work with iPhone 8 - Roll axis detects other axis components **Most requested features** - Option to turn off screen when tracking - Always visible rotation button for landscape camera - Ability to brighten screen for better tracking - Use IR camera for low-light conditions - Option to make screen black to reduce battery/screen burn ## Recent user reviews (10 of 61) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/head-tracker/id1527710071/reviews.md ### 5/5 — it was working really well; also my purchase reverted *2026-05-26, version 1.0.5* Edit: they fixed the issue, also don’t use the mapping from the website just tune it yourself. original: It was working amazing! and then i saw there was a custom mapping to install, i added it, and then it stopped working. The pitch flips upside down every time i yaw my head, i don’t know how to fix it. I didn’t back up my old profile so idk what to do now Also: i bought the full version and uninstalled then reinstalled it and then it won’t let me get it back. Restore purchase does nothing! ### 1/5 — it was working really well; also my purchase reverted *2026-05-19* It was working amazing! and then i saw there was a custom mapping to install, i added it, and then it stopped working. The pitch flips upside down every time i yaw my head, i don’t know how to fix it. I didn’t back up my old profile so idk what to do now Also: i bought the full version and uninstalled then reinstalled it and then it won’t let me get it back. Restore purchase does nothing! **Developer response:** Hi please try downloading the latest version, this issue has now been fixed. Thanks ### 2/5 — error code -9980 0x26FC host is down *2026-03-24, version 1.0.4* It used to work. But no longer. I don’t know why ### 1/5 — Doesn’t use FaceID *2026-02-20, version 1.0.4* I was under the impression that this used the faceID/truedepth sensor, it does not. ### 5/5 — Best app ever *2025-03-23, version 1.0.4* Been using for years and super smooth in Microsoft Flight Sim 2020 & 2024 ### 5/5 — Good *2024-08-26, version 1.0.4* Solid app for head tracking, responsive, smooth (as smooth as my SE front camera could be), and also pretty cheap. ### 5/5 — Excellent tracking software *2024-04-28, version 1.0.4* I’ve used facetracking as well as home-made IR solutions for head tracking, but this works very well using the iPhone’s excellent camera. Very smooth (providing your OpenTrack setup is set right). Also make sure iPhone camera is set to shoot 60fps video for best performance. I would only suggest adding an option to turn the screen off when tracking is on and just show the tracking axis. It’s handy to see yourself when initially testing the app, but after a while it’s just distracting to have your face looking out at you while you game. ### 4/5 — 请添加一个会一直显示的旋转按钮 *2024-04-05, version 1.0.4* 使用该软件headtracker时，我的设备通常是横屏状态，但是无论我关闭或者打开ipad的旋转锁定，在该软件中摄像头始终按照竖屏来摄像，导致该软件获得的视场很小，而且大部分情况下，我无法调整摄像头的竖屏摄像方式（软件自身的旋转按钮不显示），请在软件当中添加一个一直显示的按钮来让我调整摄像头为横屏摄象 When using the software headtracker, my device is usually in landscape, but no matter if I turn off or turn on the rotation lock on my ipad, the camera always shoots in portrait in the software, which results in a very small field of view that the software gets, and most of the time I can't adjust the camera to shoot in portrait (the software's own rotate button doesn't show up), so please add add a button to the software that is always displayed to allow me to adjust the camera to landscape orientation. ### 4/5 — I have a Problem *2023-11-20, version 1.0.4* When I start the app and open track it does not read my video on my phone and it says “no video” on my pc. I don’t know if I need to do something else to fix it. ### 1/5 — Bad Description *2023-10-19, version 1.0.4* Says it works with iPhone SE, but it doesn’t. ## Frequently asked questions about Head Tracker ### What does Head Tracker do? Head Tracker uses your iPhone's front-facing camera to provide 6DOF head tracking input to PC applications like opentrack. This allows for immersive control in flight and driving simulation games without the need for expensive hardware or headsets. ### What are the key features of Head Tracker? Key features include 6DOF head tracking, wireless Wi-Fi connectivity, no need for uncomfortable headsets, accurate and responsive tracking up to 60fps, and a simple setup process. It is designed to work seamlessly with opentrack. ### How much does Head Tracker cost? The app offers a free version that allows for 10 minutes of play per session, which can be extended by restarting the app. To remove the trial limit and automatic screen dimming, an upgrade to the full version is available via an in-app purchase. ### What devices are supported by Head Tracker? The app requires an iPhone X or newer with a TrueDepth camera, or devices with A12 or later processors. Supported devices include iPhone X, XS, XS Max, XR, 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max, SE (2nd Gen), and iPad Pro (2nd Gen). ### What games can I use Head Tracker with? Head Tracker is designed to work with games supported by opentrack. Popular titles include Microsoft Flight Simulator, FSX, DCS World, Star Citizen, Elite: Dangerous, Euro Truck Simulator, and Assetto Corsa, among others. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.0.5 — 2026-05-23 bug fixes. ### 1.0.4 — 2020-09-29 Support iOS 14 - local network privacy Additional devices supported for iOS 14 (iPhone SE (2nd Gen), and all devices with A12 or later processors) Fix: iOS UI dark mode ### 1.0.3 — 2020-09-15 New: Automatic screen dimming to reduce battery usage for Full Version users. New: new opentrack profile released to improve smoothness, visit https://jbcconsulting448679429.wordpress.com to download the new profile. Update: New UI look and feel. Update: Landscape left and right are now both supported Fix: Stop and Start will now auto re-centre and resets drifting. ### 1.0.2 — 2020-09-03 Fix: reduce jittering ### 1.0 — 2020-08-20 No release notes. ## Apps similar to Head Tracker | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Hangar - Social Flight Tracker](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hangar-social-flight-tracker/id6468550769) | 4.9 (1,119) | Free | Utilities | | [Distance Tool](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/distance-tool/id478687476) | 4.4 (2,119) | Free | Utilities | | [GameGlass](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gameglass/id1456188473) | 4.1 (47) | Free | Utilities | | [HeadLink - Head Tracking](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/headlink-head-tracking/id6749456065) | 1.0 (1) | Free | Utilities | | [VatScope](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vatscope/id1303293807) | 4.8 (1,304) | Free | Utilities | | [SimFly Pad](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simfly-pad/id1617775698) | 4.7 (15) | Free | Utilities | ## Related topics [head tracking](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/head-tracking) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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