# Smart Head Track for OpenTrack vs Visual Pinball

The clearest difference is rating: Visual Pinball at 4.3 against Smart Head Track for OpenTrack's 3.2. Visual Pinball also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (79% vs 63%). Smart Head Track for OpenTrack's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 12 months) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.6). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smart Head Track for OpenTrack sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Visual Pinball asks for nothing beyond the download.

Visual Pinball holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 39 and 74 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Smart Head Track for OpenTrack's written reviews are positive against 79% of Visual Pinball's.

Smart Head Track for OpenTrack ships an update weekly, Visual Pinball every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart Head Track for OpenTrack | Visual Pinball |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-head-track-for-opentrack/id1531547793/reviews) | **[4.3 (74 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-pinball/id6547859926/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 39 | **74** |
| Positive reviews | 62.9% of reviews | **78.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 103 MB | 120 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [TINAC Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/539875795) | [Jason Millard](https://appshunter.io/developer/1527911552) |

## What reviewers say

### Smart Head Track for OpenTrack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-head-track-for-opentrack/id1531547793)

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:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Upgrade | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great alternative to TrackIR
- 👍 Works well with flight simulators
- 👍 Easy setup and configuration
- 👍 Good value for money
- 👍 Smooth and accurate tracking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Free trial is too short
- 😞 Expensive subscription
- 😞 USB connection issues
- 😞 Latency issues with Wi-Fi
- 😞 Tracking can be lost easily

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Allow choice of camera on phone
- Background mode for headtracking
- Delay on re-centering
- Automatic re-center feature
- Wired/USB connection support


### Visual Pinball

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-pinball/id6547859926)

Enjoy a realistic pinball simulation with hundreds of community-created tables. Experience immersive haptic feedback and customize your gameplay with intuitive settings and controller support. Advanced options are available for power users.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of community-developed tables, Haptic feedback for immersive gameplay, Customizable settings and POV adjustments, Game controller support, External DMD and AltColor/AltSound support, Touch overlay and instructions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Awesome way to play virtual pinball on the go
- 👍 Super easy to set up with minimal file prep time
- 👍 Insane that I can play favorite pins on just my phone
- 👍 Fantastic portable implementation of VPX
- 👍 Fun and exciting to archive the history of pinball

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔧 More ability to adjust table settings needed
- 🔧 Struggling to manage camera angle
- 🔧 No fullscreen on iPad, plunger and outlanes cropped
- 🔧 Some tables don't work or have issues

**Reported bugs**

- Tables don't load for some users
- Certain complex/intensive tables error out or run at low FPS

**Requested features**

- List of most played tables
- Ability to reposition DMD
- Option to skip startup checks for some tables
- Ability to edit table scripts on the app
- Direct link to table depository


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart Head Track for OpenTrack free?

Smart Head Track for OpenTrack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Visual Pinball free?

Visual Pinball is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Smart Head Track for OpenTrack or Visual Pinball?

Visual Pinball is rated higher. Smart Head Track for OpenTrack averages 3.2 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while Visual Pinball averages 4.3 from 74 ratings.

### Do Smart Head Track for OpenTrack or Visual Pinball have ads?

Neither Smart Head Track for OpenTrack nor Visual Pinball shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Smart Head Track for OpenTrack or Visual Pinball?

Smart Head Track for OpenTrack ships an update weekly, and Visual Pinball every 12 months. Most recently, Smart Head Track for OpenTrack was updated on October 21, 2026 and Visual Pinball on October 22, 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.*