Comparison

Smart Head Track for OpenTrack vs Hell Let Loose Maps

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

Hell Let Loose Maps

View all maps from the popular game and create custom map variations. Save and export your unique map designs. This is a fan-made project for the game's community.

Highlights
  • View all game maps
  • Create custom map variations
  • Save map designs
  • Export map creations
  • Fan-made community project
Features
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Hell Let Loose Maps provides a way for Hell Let Loose players to see all the maps from the game in one place, as well as create their own map variations that can be saved and exported! This is a personal learning project that I made for the Hell Let Loose Community and is not affiliated with Hell Let Loose, Team 17, or Black Matter Studio.

Screenshots

Smart Head Track for OpenTrack4 screens
Hell Let Loose Maps4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Hell Let Loose Maps at 4.5 against Smart Head Track for OpenTrack's 3.2. Hell Let Loose Maps also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Smart Head Track for OpenTrack's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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. Hell Let Loose Maps asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hell Let Loose Maps holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 39 and 17 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Smart Head Track for OpenTrack's written reviews are positive against 67% of Hell Let Loose Maps's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smart Head Track for OpenTrack ships an update weekly, Hell Let Loose Maps every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Smart Head Track for OpenTrack versus Hell Let Loose Maps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart Head Track for OpenTrackHell Let Loose Maps
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (39 ratings)4.5 (17 ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.9% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings39 — better17
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size103 MB315 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTINAC Inc.Micah Burnside

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%

Hell Let Loose Maps

All ratings16 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral20.0%
Negative13.3%

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

Hell Let Loose Maps

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
None

Hell Let Loose Maps

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Smart Head Track for OpenTrack free?
Smart Head Track for OpenTrack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hell Let Loose Maps free?
Hell Let Loose Maps is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Smart Head Track for OpenTrack or Hell Let Loose Maps?
Hell Let Loose Maps is rated higher. Smart Head Track for OpenTrack averages 3.2 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while Hell Let Loose Maps averages 4.5 from 17 ratings.
Do Smart Head Track for OpenTrack or Hell Let Loose Maps have ads?
Neither Smart Head Track for OpenTrack nor Hell Let Loose Maps shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Smart Head Track for OpenTrack or Hell Let Loose Maps?
Smart Head Track for OpenTrack ships an update weekly, and Hell Let Loose Maps every 2 months. Most recently, Smart Head Track for OpenTrack was updated on October 21, 2026 and Hell Let Loose Maps on October 24, 2026.

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