Comparison

Head Tracker vs Button Box

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

Head to head
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.

About

Button Box

Transform your mobile device into a customizable gaming control pad for your computer. Easily connect and create your own button layouts with custom icons to enhance your gaming experience and competitive edge.

Highlights
  • Connect mobile device to computer for gaming
  • Customizable button layouts
  • Use custom icons from gallery
  • Universal compatibility with gamepad-supported games
  • Transform touchscreen into a gaming control pad
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Elevate your gaming experience with Button Box! With this innovative app, connect your mobile device to your computer and achieve more effective in games. Now, enjoy the comfort of a larger screen while transforming your mobile device's touchscreen into a professional gaming control pad. Key Features: Easy Connection: Quick and straightforward connection options get you ready for gaming in seconds. Customizable Buttons: Create your own game control layout and take full control in your favorite games. Use Your Own Icons: You can create your own custom buttons by selecting the icon you want from your gallery. (Custom icons should not exceed 500x500 size) Universal Compatibility: Button Box works with all gamepad supported games. Why Choose Button Box? Transform your existing mobile device into a professional gaming control tool without investing in traditional gaming control devices. With Button Box, you'll enjoy games more, enhance your competitive edge, and personalize your gaming experience. Download Now and Experience It Yourself! Download Button Box now and redefine game control! Don't forget to check out our in-app guide for more information.

Screenshots

Head Tracker2 screens
Button Box4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Head Tracker at 70% against Button Box's 0%. Head Tracker also leads on rating (4.2 vs 1.0) and ads (none vs shown). Button Box's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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 and Button Box sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Head Tracker holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Head Tracker has 63 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Head Tracker's written reviews are positive against 0% of Button Box's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Head Tracker ships an update fortnightly, Button Box every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Head Tracker versus Button Box: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHead TrackerButton Box
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (63 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews70.5% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings63 — better1
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB100 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJohn YuMehmet Akif ERSOY

Customer experience

Head Tracker

All ratings57 ratings
Positive84.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative15.8%
Written reviews61 reviews
Positive70.5%
Neutral3.3%
Negative26.2%

Button Box

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and 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

Button Box

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Head Tracker

One-time1
  • Full Version$1.99
1 purchases

Button Box

One-time1
  • Plus Version$9.99

Questions

Is Head Tracker free?
Head Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Button Box free?
Button Box is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Head Tracker or Button Box?
Head Tracker is rated higher. Head Tracker averages 4.2 out of 5 from 63 ratings, while Button Box averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Head Tracker or Button Box have ads?
Button Box shows ads; Head Tracker does not.
Which is updated more often, Head Tracker or Button Box?
Head Tracker ships an update fortnightly, and Button Box every 5 months. Most recently, Head Tracker was updated on November 3, 2026 and Button Box on November 4, 2026.

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