Comparison

Smart Head Track for OpenTrack vs SteerEST

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

Head to head
About

Smart Head Track for OpenTrack

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a head tracker for PC games. Control your in-game camera by moving your head, eliminating the need for expensive hardware. Enjoy precise calibration and a seamless setup for an immersive gaming experience.

Highlights
  • Head tracking for PC games
  • Uses phone's front camera and ARKit
  • Compatible with FreeTrack/TrackIR games
  • Easy WiFi or USB setup
  • Independent axis calibration
  • Simulation mode for preview
  • Power saving options
Features
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Smart Head Track — Head Tracking for PC Games, No Hardware Needed Turn your iPhone or iPad into a head tracker. Move your head to control your in-game camera in flight sims, racing games, truck simulators, and more — replacing expensive hardware like TrackIR with your phone's front camera and ARKit. WORKS WITH YOUR FAVORITE GAMES Compatible with any PC game supporting FreeTrack or TrackIR protocol: • Microsoft Flight Simulator • Digital Combat Simulator (DCS) • Euro Truck Simulator 2 / American Truck Simulator • IL-2 Sturmovik • Star Citizen • Assetto Corsa • …and hundreds more EASY SETUP Connect to OpenTrack (free, open-source) on your PC via WiFi or USB. Enter your PC's IP address, tap Calibrate, and start tracking in under a minute. On Your PC: 1. Download and install OpenTrack: https://git.io/JUs2U 2. Set Input to "UDP over network" 3. Set Output to "freetrack 2.0 Enhanced" 4. Ensure port 4242 is open on your firewall On Your Phone: 1. Launch Smart Head Track and enter your PC's IP address 2. Align your face and tap Calibrate 3. Press Start on both the app and OpenTrack PRECISE CALIBRATION Adjust each of the 6 axes (X, Y, Z, Yaw, Pitch, Roll) independently. Per-axis sensitivity, inversion, and offset controls let you dial in exactly the feel you want. SIMULATION MODE Preview your tracking in a virtual 3D cockpit before connecting to your PC — perfect for testing your calibration settings. BUILT FOR LONG SESSIONS • Power Save — Dim the camera view, hide overlays, or switch to minimal UI while tracking continues • Connection Monitor — Get notified if the link to OpenTrack drops so you can troubleshoot quickly AR FACE OVERLAYS Pilot helmets, sunglasses, combat gear, and more — add fun overlays to your camera feed while tracking. FREE & PRO The core tracking experience is free with a daily time limit. Unlock unlimited tracking and all face overlays with a one-time Pro purchase. CONNECTIVITY • WiFi: UDP over your local network (default port 4242) • USB: Direct cable connection via companion desktop app • iPad: Full landscape orientation support Privacy Policy: https://www.tinacinc.com/SmartHeadTrack/privacy_policy.html

About

SteerEST

Transform your mobile device into a virtual Xbox 360 gamepad for PC. Enjoy precise control with motion sensors and simultaneous keyboard input for an enhanced gaming experience.

Highlights
  • Xbox 360 Gamepad Emulation
  • Motion Sensor Input
  • Simultaneous Keyboard Input
  • Multiple Controller Support
  • Customizable Layouts
  • In-game Editor
Features
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SteerEST™ works by emulating an Xbox 360 gamepad on your computer, and using your mobile device as the gamepad! Flight and racing simulators have never felt this good! • Motion Sensor Input - full axis control means you can steer and maneuver just like the real thing! • Xbox 360 Gamepad Emulation ensures out-of-the-box compatibility with most games! • Simultaneous Keyboard Input - press keys directly from your pad, and even play games without gamepad support at all! • Multiple Controllers - play with friends, or add complementary controls to multiple devices to take your rig to the next level! • Custom Layouts - each customized to your favorite game and your own personal playing style! • Super Quick Editor always a single tap away - fine-tune your pad to perfection while you play! • Blazing Fast - optimally coded in C++ for outstanding performance and butter-smooth gameplay! As passionate gamers and simulator enthusiasts ourselves, we are committed to making SteerEST™ the best possible controller out there. So you can be sure that what you get is what we also want: The ultimate gaming experience! PLEASE NOTE: The app communicates with your PC over Wi-Fi, with the help of a small, free Driver application that needs to be running on it. Bluetooth is not currently supported. The Driver is currently available for Windows and Linux, and can be downloaded from https://www.steerest.com

Screenshots

Smart Head Track for OpenTrack4 screens
SteerEST4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Smart Head Track for OpenTrack at 3.2 against SteerEST's 2.7. Smart Head Track for OpenTrack also leads on ratings volume (39 vs 3). SteerEST's advantage is iOS requirement (12 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Smart Head Track for OpenTrack sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SteerEST 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

Smart Head Track for OpenTrack holds the better App Store score, 3.2 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Head Track for OpenTrack has 39 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smart Head Track for OpenTrack ships an update weekly, SteerEST every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Smart Head Track for OpenTrack versus SteerEST: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart Head Track for OpenTrackSteerEST
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (39 ratings) — better2.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews62.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings39 — better3
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.012 — better
Further details — not scored
Size103 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTINAC Inc.Octal Alchemy Ltd

Customer experience

Smart Head Track for OpenTrack

All ratings37 ratings
Positive48.6%
Neutral10.8%
Negative40.5%
Written reviews70 reviews
Positive62.9%
Neutral5.7%
Negative31.4%

SteerEST

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Bugs and requests

Smart Head Track for OpenTrack

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • App crashes when switching to USB
  • USB connection not working
  • Tracking is lost easily
  • Buggy tracking performance
  • Headtrack exe won't start after Windows reinstall
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  • View is all over the place
  • Small movements result in track loss
  • Glitching and spamming in-game camera
  • Center position not staying consistent
  • Windows 10 won't open port

Requested features

10 requests
  • Allow choice of camera on phone
  • Background mode for headtracking
  • Delay on re-centering
  • Automatic re-center feature
  • Wired/USB connection support
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  • Support for landscape mode
  • Change sensitivity option
  • Improve low light performance
  • More detailed setup instructions
  • Video tutorial for setup

SteerEST

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Smart Head Track for OpenTrack

One-time1
  • Pro Upgrade$8.99
1 purchases

SteerEST

One-time1
  • Upgrade to Elite Version$8.99

Questions

Is Smart Head Track for OpenTrack free?
Smart Head Track for OpenTrack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SteerEST free?
SteerEST is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Smart Head Track for OpenTrack or SteerEST?
Smart Head Track for OpenTrack is rated higher. Smart Head Track for OpenTrack averages 3.2 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while SteerEST averages 2.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Smart Head Track for OpenTrack or SteerEST have ads?
Neither Smart Head Track for OpenTrack nor SteerEST shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Smart Head Track for OpenTrack or SteerEST?
Smart Head Track for OpenTrack ships an update weekly, and SteerEST every 9 days. Most recently, Smart Head Track for OpenTrack was updated on October 21, 2026 and SteerEST on October 10, 2026.

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