# XCOM 2 Collection vs SmoothTrack

The clearest difference is rating: SmoothTrack at 4.7 against XCOM 2 Collection's 4.2. SmoothTrack also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 64%) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). XCOM 2 Collection's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (860 vs 249). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

XCOM 2 Collection costs $14.99 and SmoothTrack $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

SmoothTrack holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 860 and 249 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of XCOM 2 Collection's written reviews are positive against 86% of SmoothTrack's.

XCOM 2 Collection ships an update monthly, SmoothTrack every 4 months. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | XCOM 2 Collection | SmoothTrack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $14.99 | $14.99 |
| Rating | [4.2 (860 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xcom-2-collection/id1288508230/reviews) | **[4.7 (249 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smoothtrack-head-tracker/id1528839485/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **860** | 249 |
| Positive reviews | 63.5% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#48** | #125 |
| Size | 3.4 GB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Feral Interactive Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/402470125) | [John Goering](https://appshunter.io/developer/507507566) |

## What reviewers say

### XCOM 2 Collection

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xcom-2-collection/id1288508230)

**Currently charting:** #48 Top Paid · Action, #56 Top Paid · Strategy, #151 Top Paid · Games (US App Store)

Lead a resistance against an alien occupation on Earth. Engage in turn-based tactical combat, customize your soldiers, and undertake unique missions. This collection includes the full game and all DLC packs, optimized for mobile devices.

**Highlights:** Turn-based tactical combat, Full game and DLC included, Mobile-optimized touch interface, Soldier customization, Procedurally generated missions, Alien resistance gameplay

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 🎮 Excellent mobile controls
- 💎 Full game experience with DLC
- 👍 Faithful port of PC version

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 High battery drain
- 🔍 Graphical downgrade from PC
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🤔 Difficulty with double-tap movement

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to change equipment
- Crashes on certain missions
- Disappearing save files
- Issues with device compatibility

**Requested features**

- Add controller support
- Provide option to disable War of the Chosen
- Improve camera controls and UI
- Add more graphical settings


### SmoothTrack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smoothtrack-head-tracker/id1528839485)

**Currently charting:** #125 Top Paid · Action, #128 Top Paid · Simulation (US App Store)

Enhance your simulation gaming experience with phone-based head and eye tracking. This app allows for intuitive, 6-degrees-of-freedom head movements to control your in-game perspective without any extra hardware. Seamlessly look around cockpits, check blind spots, or zoom in on details with natural head gestures.

**Highlights:** 6DoF head tracking, Optional eye tracking, No extra hardware required, Works with FreeTrack/TrackIR games, Customizable view presets, Exaggerated head movements for control

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth and accurate head tracking
- 👍 Affordable alternative to expensive hardware
- 💡 Doesn't require any additional equipment
- 🚀 Easy to set up and use
- 👍 Enhances immersion in flight simulators

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional connectivity issues
- 🔋 Drains phone battery quickly
- 🔧 Requires some technical knowledge for setup
- 🔧 Calibration and sensitivity adjustments needed

**Reported bugs**

- Tracking issues with certain phone positions
- Compatibility problems with some devices/OSes

**Requested features**

- Background mode support
- Ability to use rear camera
- Improved UI and customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is XCOM 2 Collection free?

XCOM 2 Collection costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SmoothTrack free?

SmoothTrack costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, XCOM 2 Collection or SmoothTrack?

SmoothTrack is rated higher. XCOM 2 Collection averages 4.2 out of 5 from 860 ratings, while SmoothTrack averages 4.7 from 249 ratings.

### Do XCOM 2 Collection or SmoothTrack have ads?

Neither XCOM 2 Collection nor SmoothTrack shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, XCOM 2 Collection or SmoothTrack?

XCOM 2 Collection ships an update monthly, and SmoothTrack every 4 months. Most recently, XCOM 2 Collection was updated on September 26, 2026 and SmoothTrack on September 26, 2026.

### Which is more popular, XCOM 2 Collection or SmoothTrack?

XCOM 2 Collection currently peaks at #48 in the App Store charts, and SmoothTrack at #125. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*