# Smart Head Track for OpenTrack

> Head Tracking for games

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1531547793](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1531547793)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1531547793`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** TINAC Inc.
- **Category:** Simulation
- **Rating:** 3.20 / 5 (38 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.1.3
- **Last updated:** 2026-04-02
- **First published:** 2020-09-16
- **Size:** 103 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-19
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/smart-head-track-for-opentrack/id1531547793)
- **Website:** [https://www.tinacinc.com/SmartHeadTrack/](https://www.tinacinc.com/SmartHeadTrack/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.tinacinc.com/SmartHeadTrack/privacy\_policy.html](https://www.tinacinc.com/SmartHeadTrack/privacy_policy.html)

## Description

NEW in 2.0: Simulation mode, power save for long sessions, per-axis calibration, and 17 languages. Your phone is now a head tracker.

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

## Rankings

- #223,053 — Overall

## Review summary

Users find Smart Head Track for OpenTrack to be a low-cost head-tracking option that can deliver smooth movement when properly centered and tuned, with OpenTrack compatibility and a convenient recenter button. However, reliability varies due to USB/port/firewall connectivity problems, Wi‑Fi latency, occasional stability glitches, and drift in centering that requires frequent recalibration.

### Pros

- Smooth in-game camera movement when properly centered and tuned
- Budget-friendly head-tracking option
- Built-in recenter button for easy realignment
- OpenTrack-compatible and tunable for improved performance
- Wi‑Fi mode generally works well

### Cons

- USB/port connectivity issues and firewall/Windows port restrictions
- Wi‑Fi mode latency/lag in real-world networks
- Stability issues including occasional glitches or crashes when switching modes
- Centering drift requiring frequent recalibration

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1531547793)