# Head Tracker vs Button Box

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Head Tracker | Button Box |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/head-tracker/id1527710071/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/button-box/id6479874861/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **63** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **70.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [John Yu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1527414279) | [Mehmet Akif ERSOY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1563441478) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Button Box

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/button-box/id6479874861)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus Version | $9.99 | one-time |


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