Comparison

Smart Head Track for OpenTrack vs Sardo

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

Sardo

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Your iPhone, now a controller. Drive Sardo — a spider robot living in your Apple Vision Pro. Steer, throttle, reverse. Simple controls, instant response.

Screenshots

Smart Head Track for OpenTrack4 screens
Sardo2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sardo at none against Smart Head Track for OpenTrack's 1. Smart Head Track for OpenTrack's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Sardo asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Smart Head Track for OpenTrack versus Sardo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart Head Track for OpenTrackSardo
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (39 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews62.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings39 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size103 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTINAC Inc.Immerse it LLC

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

Sardo

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

Sardo

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 Sardo free?
Sardo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Smart Head Track for OpenTrack or Sardo have ads?
Neither Smart Head Track for OpenTrack nor Sardo shows ads.

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