Comparison

Smart Head Track for OpenTrack vs 6D Tracker

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

6D Tracker

Enhance your gaming with head tracking using your device's front camera. Look around your game environment naturally without extra hardware. Supports numerous popular simulators and games.

Highlights
  • Head position and orientation tracking
  • Uses front camera only
  • No additional hardware needed
  • Connects to opentrack client
  • Individual sensitivity controls
  • Rotation offset compensation
  • Supports any device orientation
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6D Tracker captures the position and orientation of your head and sends it to your favorite (supported) game or simulator, allowing you to look around in a more immersive and natural way. It connects to your computer using the opentrack client and works using only the front camera on your device, without the need for any additional hardware. Main features include: - A sleek UI that allows you to quickly apply and reset position/rotation offsets in any dimension. - Individual sensitivity controls for each of the 6 tracked dimensions. - Rotation offset compensation. - Support for any device orientation. - Toggles for quickly hiding the viewfinder and dimming the screen. Supported games include: - Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 - Assetto Corsa - X-Plane - BeamNG.drive - Dirt Rally 2.0 - Elite: Dangerous - iRacing - Star Citizen - ...and many more (more information inside the app)

Screenshots

Smart Head Track for OpenTrack4 screens
6D Tracker3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Smart Head Track for OpenTrack at 3.2 against 6D Tracker's 2.0. Smart Head Track for OpenTrack also leads on ratings volume (37 vs 1) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). 6D Tracker's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 6D Tracker 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 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Head Track for OpenTrack has 37 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Smart Head Track for OpenTrack's written reviews are positive against 50% of 6D Tracker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smart Head Track for OpenTrack ships an update weekly, 6D Tracker every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Smart Head Track for OpenTrack versus 6D Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart Head Track for OpenTrack6D Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (37 ratings) — better2.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews63.8% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings37 — better1
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size103 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTINAC Inc.Diogo Ribeiro

Customer experience

Smart Head Track for OpenTrack

All ratings37 ratings
Positive48.6%
Neutral10.8%
Negative40.5%
Written reviews69 reviews
Positive63.8%
Neutral5.8%
Negative30.4%

6D Tracker

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

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

6D Tracker

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

6D Tracker

One-time1
  • Full version unlock$2.99

Questions

Is Smart Head Track for OpenTrack free?
Smart Head Track for OpenTrack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 6D Tracker free?
6D Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Smart Head Track for OpenTrack or 6D Tracker?
Smart Head Track for OpenTrack is rated higher. Smart Head Track for OpenTrack averages 3.2 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while 6D Tracker averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Smart Head Track for OpenTrack or 6D Tracker have ads?
Neither Smart Head Track for OpenTrack nor 6D Tracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Smart Head Track for OpenTrack or 6D Tracker?
Smart Head Track for OpenTrack ships an update weekly, and 6D Tracker every 3 weeks. Most recently, Smart Head Track for OpenTrack was updated on September 26, 2026 and 6D Tracker on June 1, 2026.

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