# Smart Head Track for OpenTrack — Head Tracking for games > Use your phone as a PC game head tracker without extra hardware. (iPhone/iPad app by TINAC Inc..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-head-track-for-opentrack/id1531547793 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [TINAC Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/539875795) - Category: Games, Utilities, Action, Simulation - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 3.20/5 from 37 App Store ratings · 69 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 17.0 · 103 MB - Languages: Russian, American English, Dutch, European Spanish, Italian, Korean, Malay, German (Germany), Polish, Brazilian Portuguese and 8 more - Released: 2020-09-16 - Data updated: 2026-08-19 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-head-track-for-opentrack/id1531547793/reviews.md ## What is Smart Head Track for OpenTrack? Smart Head Track — Head Tracking for PC Games, No Hardware Needed Turn your iPhone or iPad into a head tracker. Move your head to control your in-game camera in flight sims, racing games, truck simulators, and more — replacing expensive hardware like TrackIR with your phone's front camera and ARKit. WORKS WITH YOUR FAVORITE GAMES Compatible with any PC game supporting FreeTrack or TrackIR protocol: • Microsoft Flight Simulator • Digital Combat Simulator (DCS) • Euro Truck Simulator 2 / American Truck Simulator • IL-2 Sturmovik • Star Citizen • Assetto Corsa • …and hundreds more EASY SETUP Connect to OpenTrack (free, open-source) on your PC via WiFi or USB. Enter your PC's IP address, tap Calibrate, and start tracking in under a minute. On Your PC: 1. Download and install OpenTrack: https://git.io/JUs2U 2. Set Input to "UDP over network" 3. Set Output to "freetrack 2.0 Enhanced" 4. Ensure port 4242 is open on your firewall On Your Phone: 1. Launch Smart Head Track and enter your PC's IP address 2. Align your face and tap Calibrate 3. Press Start on both the app and OpenTrack PRECISE CALIBRATION Adjust each of the 6 axes (X, Y, Z, Yaw, Pitch, Roll) independently. Per-axis sensitivity, inversion, and offset controls let you dial in exactly the feel you want. SIMULATION MODE Preview your tracking in a virtual 3D cockpit before connecting to your PC — perfect for testing your calibration settings. BUILT FOR LONG SESSIONS • Power Save — Dim the camera view, hide overlays, or switch to minimal UI while tracking continues • Connection Monitor — Get notified if the link to OpenTrack drops so you can troubleshoot quickly AR FACE OVERLAYS Pilot helmets, sunglasses, combat gear, and more — add fun overlays to your camera feed while tracking. FREE & PRO The core tracking experience is free with a daily time limit. Unlock unlimited tracking and all face overlays with a one-time Pro purchase. CONNECTIVITY • WiFi: UDP over your local network (default port 4242) • USB: Direct cable connection via companion desktop app • iPad: Full landscape orientation support Privacy Policy: https://www.tinacinc.com/SmartHeadTrack/privacy_policy.html ## Key features - Head tracking for PC games - Uses phone's front camera and ARKit - Compatible with FreeTrack/TrackIR games - Easy WiFi or USB setup - Independent axis calibration - Simulation mode for preview - Power saving options ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Pro Upgrade | $8.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of Smart Head Track for OpenTrack? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 👍 Great alternative to TrackIR - 👍 Works well with flight simulators - 👍 Easy setup and configuration - 👍 Good value for money - 👍 Smooth and accurate tracking - 👍 Useful for DCS World and other sims - 👍 Fun helmet overlays - 👍 Reliable performance - 👍 Decent free trial - 👍 Better than neural tracker on OpenTrack **Cons** - 😞 Free trial is too short - 😞 Expensive subscription - 😞 USB connection issues - 😞 Latency issues with Wi-Fi - 😞 Tracking can be lost easily - 😞 Not working well in low light - 😞 Limited up/down tracking range - 😞 Inconsistent tracking performance - 😞 App crashes when switching to USB - 😞 Landscape mode not supported **Commonly reported bugs** - App crashes when switching to USB - USB connection not working - Tracking is lost easily - Buggy tracking performance - Headtrack exe won't start after Windows reinstall - View is all over the place - Small movements result in track loss - Glitching and spamming in-game camera - Center position not staying consistent - Windows 10 won't open port **Most requested features** - Allow choice of camera on phone - Background mode for headtracking - Delay on re-centering - Automatic re-center feature - Wired/USB connection support - Support for landscape mode - Change sensitivity option - Improve low light performance - More detailed setup instructions - Video tutorial for setup ## Recent user reviews (10 of 69) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-head-track-for-opentrack/id1531547793/reviews.md ### 1/5 — expensive trash *2026-08-07* would give 0/5, 5 minutes is ridiculous. 60 minutes, fine. but 5 is insane ### 5/5 — Vraiment sympa pour DCS *2026-04-01* Pour de la simu type DCS je conseille, c’est facile à configurer et à utiliser. **Developer response:** Merci pour votre retour ! Content que la configuration soit simple et que l'appli vous convienne pour DCS. N'hésitez pas à nous contacter si vous avez des suggestions. Bons vols ! ### 1/5 — 5 minute free trial *2026-02-12* was getting excited setting it up, when i hit the 5 minute free mark, then tried to make me pay. get outta here ### 5/5 — Super *2025-11-07* Fonctionne très bien, on a 5 min pour tester, puis c’est un achat unique à 10€. Facile à configurer, petites options sympa avec des lunettes de soleil ou un casque d’avion qui se superpose à notre visage quand le tracking fonctionne Ce serait peut être bien de pouvoir créer un compte pour récupérer l’achat sur un autre appareil si on change ? ### 5/5 — Great App for Head Tracking *2025-11-04* I’ve been using this app for about 3 years, so I guess I’m overdue to leave a review since it definitely deserves one. I primarily use this to emulate the TrackIR 5 in Arma 3 and it’s been the game changer I was looking for when flying aircraft. I previously used the wired EdTracker for lower latency, but dealing with the cable was a hassle, and mounting it was a big problem since I use earbuds. So, I gave up on head tracking for a couple of years. I randomly came across this app on Reddit and was very surprised at how easy it was to get running. Previous face tracker apps I used were mediocre and unreliable at best. To be fair, LIDAR didn’t exist in older iPhones, but this app has been airtight and even has the fun helmet overlays which my friends get a kick out of. Any instability I experienced was due to me needing to optimize OpenTrack on the PC, and was nothing to do with this app. So, some of the other reviewers may have forgotten to try that before posting. Also, decent lighting is necessary to allow the camera to properly track the head, so that may have also been their issue. IMO this app deserves 5 stars. I didn’t expect it to still be receiving QoL updates in 2025. ### 5/5 — Better than the neural tracker on open track *2025-08-12, version 1.3.2* At first I got it since I didn’t have a camera, but after switching to a camera and using open track neural tracker I realised that it didn’t work as well since I had glasses, so I returned the camera and continued using this. It’s great! ### 4/5 — It works with little to no setup *2025-06-08, version 1.3.2* Would be cool if I can choose which camera on my phone to use ### 1/5 — Doesnt work *2025-04-09* I followed all the steps and it still doesnt work. Go use something else ### 5/5 — Awesome *2025-04-03* It's way more better than beam👍 Can you make it works in background mode so I can use headtracking while I'm watching youtube please? ### 5/5 — Great *2025-01-07, version 1.3.1* Using this for DCS World since 2022. works absolutely perfect - don’t feel any need to switch to any other solution ## Frequently asked questions about Smart Head Track for OpenTrack ### What does Smart Head Track do? Smart Head Track turns your iPhone or iPad into a head tracker for PC games. It uses your device's front camera and ARKit to allow you to control your in-game camera by moving your head, acting as a cost-effective alternative to hardware like TrackIR. ### What games is Smart Head Track compatible with? The app is compatible with any PC game that supports the FreeTrack or TrackIR protocol. This includes popular titles like Microsoft Flight Simulator, Digital Combat Simulator (DCS), Euro Truck Simulator 2, and many more. ### How much does Smart Head Track cost? The core head tracking functionality is free to use with a daily time limit. To unlock unlimited tracking and all available face overlays, a one-time Pro purchase is available. ### How do I set up Smart Head Track? Setup involves downloading and installing OpenTrack on your PC, configuring its input/output settings, and then launching Smart Head Track on your phone. You'll enter your PC's IP address, calibrate your face, and start tracking on both devices. ### What are the connectivity options for Smart Head Track? The app supports connectivity via WiFi over your local network using UDP, or via a direct USB cable connection through a companion desktop app. It also offers full landscape orientation support for iPad users. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.1.3 — 2026-04-02 • Bug fixes and stability improvements ### 2.1.2 — 2026-04-01 • Bug fixes and stability improvements ### 2.1.1 — 2026-03-29 What's New in Smart Head Track 2.1.1 • Fixed tracking data not being sent when face overlay is hidden in power save mode • Various stability improvements Thank you for using Smart Head Track! ### 2.1.0 — 2026-03-25 What's New in Smart Head Track 2.1 Track your head with AirPods — no camera needed. HEADPHONE MOTION TRACKING • AirPods Head Tracking — Use AirPods Pro, AirPods Max, or AirPods 3 motion sensors to track head rotation (3DOF: yaw, pitch, roll) • Tracking Mode Picker — Switch between Camera and Headphone modes from the top bar • 3D Axis Visualization — Real-time visual feedback in headphone mode • Connected Device Detection — Shows your AirPods model name automatically • Simulation support — 3D simulation scene works with headphone tracking too BUG FIXES & STABILITY • Various UI and stability improvements Thank you for using Smart Head Track! If you enjoy the app, please leave a review. ### 2.0.0 — 2026-03-24 What's New in Smart Head Track 2.0 Completely rebuilt with a modern interface and major new features. NEW FEATURES • Simulation Mode — Preview head tracking in a virtual 3D cockpit without connecting to your PC • Power Save — Dim screen, hide overlays, or minimal UI to save battery during long gaming sessions • Connection Warning — Notifies you if the connection to OpenTrack drops for over 30 seconds • iPad Landscape — Full landscape orientation support on iPad IMPROVED CALIBRATION • New offset scrubber with momentum scrolling and haptic feedback • Per-axis ranges: ±90 cm for position, ±180° for rotation • Redesigned axis ring gauges with clearer selection and value indicators • Double-tap scrubber to reset to zero UI OVERHAUL • Redesigned bottom-focused layout with Liquid Glass effects (iOS 26) • Simulation/Camera toggle button in toolbar • Connection mode picker disabled during active tracking • Larger, more accessible adjustment controls LOCALIZATION • Added 12 new languages (17 total): Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Romanian, Russian, Swedish, Turkish, Malay, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese Thank you for using Smart Head Track! 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