Quick Hands Hockey uses your phone’s camera for real-time puck tracking. For the best experience, device camera quality, processing power, and AR support matter.
Quick Rating Guide (out of 5 ⭐)
- ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent — best tracking + fastest performance
- ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ Very Good — great for most players
- ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ Playable — works best in bright lighting
- ⭐⭐☆☆☆ Limited — may lose tracking during fast moves
- ⭐☆☆☆☆ Not Supported — likely won’t track reliably
Apple iPhone Support
Rule of thumb: iPhone models from the last ~5 years generally perform well. Newer “Pro” models track best.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent
- iPhone 15 Pro / 15 Pro Max
- iPhone 14 Pro / 14 Pro Max
- iPhone 13 Pro / 13 Pro Max
⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ Very Good
- iPhone 15 / 15 Plus
- iPhone 14 / 14 Plus
- iPhone 13
⭐⭐⭐☆☆ Playable
- iPhone 12 / 12 Pro
- iPhone 11 / 11 Pro
- iPhone SE (3rd gen)
⭐⭐☆☆☆ Limited
- iPhone XR / XS
- iPhone SE (2nd gen)
⭐☆☆☆☆ Not Supported / Not Recommended
- iPhone X and older
- iPhone 8 / 8 Plus and older
Android Support (ARCore Required)
Important: For reliable puck tracking on Android, your phone should support Google ARCore.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent
- Google Pixel 8 Pro
- Google Pixel 7 Pro
- Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
- Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ Very Good
- Google Pixel 8
- Google Pixel 7
- Samsung Galaxy S23 / S22 series
- OnePlus 11 / 12
⭐⭐⭐☆☆ Playable (best in bright lighting)
- Google Pixel 6
- Samsung Galaxy S21 series
- Samsung Galaxy A54 / A53
- OnePlus Nord (recent models)
⭐⭐☆☆☆ Limited / Inconsistent
- Older Galaxy A models
- Budget Motorola / Nokia models that support ARCore
- Devices with weaker cameras or older chipsets
⭐☆☆☆☆ Not Supported
- Android devices without ARCore
- Very old or ultra-budget phones
- Devices that can’t install “Google Play Services for AR”
How to Check Your Android Phone (30 seconds)
- Open the Play Store
- Search “Google Play Services for AR”
- If you can install it, your phone likely supports ARCore
- For the best results: use bright lighting and avoid dark floors
Tips for Better Tracking
- Use bright, even lighting (overhead lights help a lot)
- A high-contrast puck tracks better than glossy/black pucks in low light
- Keep the camera view stable (tripod or steady mount helps)
- Avoid heavy shadows and reflective floors