Comparison

Head Tracker vs FindNest

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

FindNest

Features
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FindNest: AI Item Store & Find The smarter way to store, manage, track, and find home items. Stop wasting time searching through drawers, closets, cabinets, storage boxes, and forgotten corners of your home. FindNest turns your home into a clean, searchable, AI-powered item system — so every item has a place, and every place is easy to remember. Whether you are organizing your family home, preparing for a move, managing storage boxes, tracking valuables, or helping family members find things, FindNest makes home item management simple. Take a photo, speak naturally, scan a storage QR code, or describe where something is stored. FindNest remembers the item, its location, and the path you gave it. No more asking, “Where did I put that?” WHY FINDNEST? AI Photo Input Quickly batch add items by taking photos. FindNest can recognize objects, suggest item names, categories, quantities, and storage information, making item entry faster. Voice AI Input Use natural language to add, update, move, or manage items. You can say: “Add my passport to the bedroom nightstand drawer.” “Move the charger to the office cabinet.” Flexible Location Storage Not everything needs a perfect container structure. FindNest supports both structured storage and simple path-based storage. You can organize items by: Home > Room > Area > Container > Item Or simply describe the location in your own words: “My passport is in the top drawer of the bedroom nightstand.” This is perfect for people who want a fast way to record item locations without setting up every container first. Later, you can search or ask AI using that description to find the item again. Rooms, Areas, and Containers Create real home spaces such as bedrooms, closets, kitchens, cabinets, drawers, shelves, storage rooms, garages, and moving boxes. Add containers such as bins, boxes, drawers, shelves, or folders, then save items inside them. Container Moving If you move an entire container to a new room or area, FindNest can move everything inside with it. Useful for moving boxes, seasonal storage, garage shelves, document boxes, and shared family storage. QR Code Storage Create QR codes for boxes, drawers, shelves, or containers. Scan a code to instantly open the container and view what is inside. Smart Search Search by item name, category, room, container, description, or stored path. You can also ask naturally: “Where is my camera?” “Which box has my charger?” FindNest helps you find things in seconds instead of opening every drawer or box. Smart Reminders Track items that are taken out, lent out, expiring soon, or under warranty. FindNest helps you remember what needs to be returned, replaced, used, checked, or followed up. Home Inventory and Records Keep useful records of your belongings, including photos, names, categories, quantities, descriptions, brand, model, purchase date, warranty information, notes, and storage location. Data Export Export item data to create home inventory and moving records. FindNest keeps everything organized and ready. Great for Families Invite family members to manage shared spaces and household items together. Everyone can know where things belong and find what they need. KEY FEATURES AI item recognition from photos Voice AI item entry and search Natural language item updates and movement Structured room, area, and container storage Simple path-based location storage Storage box QR code scanning Container-level movement Item photos and thumbnails Quantity, category, tag, and description tracking Purchase date, warranty, and expiration tracking Borrowed and lent item management Smart reminders Family sharing Search by keyword, location, category, voice, or text Data export Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mB58r0CpbONwgymvSWq1E1t7LUXp3B1AXCS2q_MCxuk/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.8yy4418jna60 Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Q7pYGS4aPgyVxF_JshybOdlWULeaCqcLe4O6_NBqm1Y/edit?usp=drive_link

Screenshots

Head Tracker2 screens
FindNest4 screens

Verdict

The call

Head Tracker and FindNest are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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 FindNest sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Head Tracker versus FindNest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHead TrackerFindNest
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (63 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews70.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings63 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJohn YuSmartcode Tech Innovation Limited

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

FindNest

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Head Tracker

One-time1
  • Full Version$1.99
4 purchases

FindNest

Subscriptions4
  • Plus$4.991 Month
  • Pro$9.991 Month
  • Plus$49.991 Year
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  • Pro$99.991 Year

Questions

Is Head Tracker free?
Head Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FindNest free?
FindNest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Head Tracker or FindNest have ads?
Neither Head Tracker nor FindNest shows ads.

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