# Hawkeye Sidekick vs Head Tracker

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hawkeye Sidekick at none against Head Tracker's 1. Hawkeye Sidekick also leads on iOS requirement (13.2 vs 15.6). Head Tracker's advantage is review sentiment (70% vs 50%) and ratings volume (62 vs 7). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Head Tracker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Hawkeye Sidekick asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hawkeye Sidekick holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Head Tracker has 62 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Hawkeye Sidekick's written reviews are positive against 70% of Head Tracker's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hawkeye Sidekick | Head Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hawkeye-sidekick/id1492668756/reviews)** | [4.1 (62 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/head-tracker/id1527710071/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **62** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **70.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.2** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hawkeye Labs, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1439231626) | [John Yu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1527414279) |

## What reviewers say

### Hawkeye Sidekick

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hawkeye-sidekick/id1492668756)

Control your Mac hands-free using head movements and facial expressions from your iPhone or iPad. This app utilizes the TrueDepth camera for intuitive cursor control, clicks, drags, and scrolls, making Mac usage accessible for everyone.

**Highlights:** Head movement mouse control, Facial expression clicks and drags, Hands-free Mac operation, TrueDepth camera integration, Customizable expression assignments, Works with all Mac apps

**In-app purchases:** none


### Head Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/head-tracker/id1527710071)

This app provides responsive 6DOF head tracking for PC games using your iPhone's camera. Enjoy immersive flight and driving simulations without expensive hardware or uncomfortable headsets.

**Highlights:** 6DOF head tracking, Wireless Wi-Fi connection, No external hardware needed, Accurate and responsive tracking, Easy setup, Compatible with opentrack

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great value for price
- 🚀 Smooth and responsive tracking
- 🎮 Enhances gaming immersion
- ✅ Easy setup and use
- 💡 Good alternative to expensive hardware

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Shaky tracking
- ❌ Doesn't work with older iPhones
- ⚠️ Inconsistent performance in low light
- 🔄 Purchase not restoring
- 🪲 Connection drops

**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

**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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hawkeye Sidekick free?

Hawkeye Sidekick is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Head Tracker free?

Head Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hawkeye Sidekick or Head Tracker?

Hawkeye Sidekick is rated higher. Hawkeye Sidekick averages 4.3 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Head Tracker averages 4.1 from 62 ratings.

### Do Hawkeye Sidekick or Head Tracker have ads?

Neither Hawkeye Sidekick nor Head Tracker shows ads.

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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.*