# Distance Tool vs Head Tracker

The clearest difference is update cadence: Head Tracker at fortnightly against Distance Tool's every 2 months. Head Tracker also leads on review sentiment (70% vs 59%). Distance Tool's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 62). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Distance Tool sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Head Tracker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Distance Tool holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Distance Tool has 2.1K ratings behind it against 62, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 59% of Distance Tool's written reviews are positive against 70% of Head Tracker's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Distance Tool ships an update every 2 months, Head Tracker fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Distance Tool | Head Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/distance-tool/id478687476/reviews)** | [4.1 (62 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/head-tracker/id1527710071/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 62 |
| Positive reviews | 58.6% of reviews | **70.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Applorium Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688522804) | [John Yu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1527414279) |

## What reviewers say

### Distance Tool

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/distance-tool/id478687476)

Calculate distances between points and areas of polygons on a map. Supports metric and imperial units, GPS location, and freehand drawing. Altitude calculation is also available, with or without data connectivity.

**Highlights:** Distance calculation between points, Area calculation for polygons, GPS location dropping, Metric and imperial units, Altitude calculation, Freehand drawing, Follow mode for real-time calculation

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Distance Calculator Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Distance Calculator Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium - freehand & follow | $7.99 | one-time |
| Distance Tool Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate measurements
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 💡 Useful for various applications (farming, surveying, etc.)
- 🚀 Works well in remote areas

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy pin drop functionality
- 🐛 Inaccurate distance measurements
- 💰 Paywall for advanced features
- 🐛 Difficulty unsubscribing from paid plans

**Reported bugs**

- GPS not working on certain devices
- App crashes when trying to access location services
- Saved routes not loading properly
- Inconsistent distance calculations

**Requested features**

- Ability to edit/reposition dropped pins
- Option to toggle visibility of distance labels
- Support for entering coordinates manually
- Improved map quality and zooming capabilities


### Head Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/head-tracker/id1527710071)

This app provides responsive 6DOF head tracking for PC games using your iPhone's camera. Enjoy immersive flight and driving simulations without expensive hardware or uncomfortable headsets.

**Highlights:** 6DOF head tracking, Wireless Wi-Fi connection, No external hardware needed, Accurate and responsive tracking, Easy setup, Compatible with opentrack

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great value for price
- 🚀 Smooth and responsive tracking
- 🎮 Enhances gaming immersion
- ✅ Easy setup and use
- 💡 Good alternative to expensive hardware

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Shaky tracking
- ❌ Doesn't work with older iPhones
- ⚠️ Inconsistent performance in low light
- 🔄 Purchase not restoring
- 🪲 Connection drops

**Reported bugs**

- Pitch flips upside down when yawing
- Purchase not restoring after reinstall
- Camera always in portrait mode
- Image gets dark after a few seconds
- Tracking is shaky and buggy

**Requested features**

- Option to turn off screen when tracking
- Always visible rotation button for landscape camera
- Ability to brighten screen for better tracking
- Use IR camera for low-light conditions
- Option to make screen black to reduce battery/screen burn


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Distance Tool free?

Distance Tool is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Head Tracker free?

Head Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Distance Tool or Head Tracker?

Distance Tool is rated higher. Distance Tool averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Head Tracker averages 4.1 from 62 ratings.

### Do Distance Tool or Head Tracker have ads?

Neither Distance Tool nor Head Tracker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Distance Tool or Head Tracker?

Distance Tool ships an update every 2 months, and Head Tracker fortnightly. Most recently, Distance Tool was updated on September 25, 2026 and Head Tracker on August 18, 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.*