# CamTrackAR vs HDReye

CamTrackAR and HDReye both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 55% of CamTrackAR's written reviews are positive against 29% of HDReye's. CamTrackAR also leads on iOS requirement (13.2 vs 15.0). HDReye's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CamTrackAR sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and HDReye sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for CamTrackAR against 4.5 for HDReye. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 375 and 771 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of CamTrackAR's written reviews are positive against 29% of HDReye's.

CamTrackAR ships an update every 3 months, HDReye monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CamTrackAR | HDReye |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (375 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camtrackar/id1502545167/reviews) | [4.5 (771 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hdreye/id1566721813/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 375 | **771** |
| Positive reviews | **54.9% of reviews** | 28.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.2** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FXhome Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1502545166) | [HDReye Technologies Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1691298419) |

## What reviewers say

### CamTrackAR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camtrackar/id1502545167)

This app enables mobile virtual production by capturing video and 3D tracking data simultaneously. It offers dynamic 3D model placement, advanced chroma keying, and the ability to import virtual backgrounds for professional pre-visualization and faster post-production workflows.

**Highlights:** 3D tracking video capture, Dynamic 3D model placement, World-leading chroma key technology, Import virtual backgrounds, ARKit and LiDAR Scanner integration, Automatic camera tracking

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Feature Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Full Features | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Genuinely the most useful tool ever
- 🚀 Amazing App!
- 🚀 Good but
- 🚀 Awesome. Just missing a key piece
- 🚀 Amazing for Blender

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 DECEMBER 2025 update, this app is abandonware
- 🐛 Needs an update
- 🐛 No updates
- 🐛 Tiny imperfections in tracking
- 🐛 everyone seems to love the app, why  no updates?

**Reported bugs**

- Camera is not attached to the path when exported to fbx
- The app record button is stuck on grey and can't shoot video. It's useless unless I can shoot something. I managed to shoot one test before the app failed and it worked fine. I hope the make a fix that will enable users to track using other video apps on the phone and /or connect to more pro cameras
- I don't know if others have had the same problem but when I open the app there is only a black screen if done everything like uninstall- restarting my phone. Am I doing something wrong?

**Requested features**

- 25p PLEASEEE!!!
- Needs support for 24 and 25fps
- How do I point at the Grid and press Set Floor?
- Add 24FPS
- Lens selection/ zoom, Frame rate, Video resolution, Option to flip the camera 180 degrees


### HDReye

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hdreye/id1566721813)

Create custom 360° HDRi images for realistic 3D lighting and compositing directly from your phone. Capture bracketed panoramas and generate 32-bit EXR files for seamless integration with 3D software and AR development.

**Highlights:** Create 360° HDRi images, Shoot bracketed multi-exposure panoramas, Generate 32-bit .EXR files, Realistic 3D lighting and compositing, Image-based lighting solution, Access to crowdsourced HDRi collection

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HDReye Pro | $6.99 | per month |
| HDReye Pro | $6.99 | per month |
| HDReye Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| Asset unlock | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 High-quality stitching
- 💡 Convenient for VFX work
- 🚀 Fast processing
- 👍 Intuitive workflow

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paywall to preview/download
- 🐛 Inconsistent stitching quality
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🐛 Crashes and server issues
- 🔒 No offline processing

**Reported bugs**

- Account deletion issues
- Stuck on processing/uploading
- Disappearing credits

**Requested features**

- Free trial or preview option
- Ability to stitch locally on device
- One-time purchase option
- Improved stitching algorithm


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CamTrackAR free?

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

### Is HDReye free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CamTrackAR or HDReye?

CamTrackAR and HDReye are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 375 and 771 ratings respectively.

### Do CamTrackAR or HDReye have ads?

Neither CamTrackAR nor HDReye shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CamTrackAR or HDReye?

CamTrackAR ships an update every 3 months, and HDReye monthly. Most recently, CamTrackAR was updated on October 13, 2026 and HDReye on October 16, 2026.

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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.*