Comparison

Forget Less vs Head Tracker

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

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About

Forget Less

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Ever happened to need for an object but you couldn't remember where you've put it? Well, it happens to everyone. Forget Less will let you organise your stuff so you can easily search through your inventory later. You can even add a photo or notes. Stop wasting hours searching for things lost in a wormhole

About

Head Tracker

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
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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.

Screenshots

Forget Less3 screens
Head Tracker2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Forget Less at none against Head Tracker's 1. Forget Less also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). Head Tracker's advantage is device support. On price 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. Head Tracker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Forget Less asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Forget Less versus Head Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterForget LessHead Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.1 (62 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—70.5% of reviews
Number of ratings—62 — better
Update frequency—Fortnightly
Ads—No
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
Devices—iPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrei ZuicaJohn Yu

Bugs and requests

Forget Less

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Head Tracker

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • 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
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  • 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

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

In-app purchases

None

Forget Less

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Head Tracker

One-time1
  • Full Version$1.99

Questions

Is Forget Less free?
Forget Less is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Head Tracker free?
Head Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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