# Step counter & tracker Paceful vs Step Counter ⓒ

The clearest difference is rating: Step counter & tracker Paceful at 5.0 against Step Counter ⓒ's 4.5. Step Counter ⓒ's advantage is ratings volume (4.2K vs 1) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Step counter & tracker Paceful sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per year and Step Counter ⓒ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Step counter & tracker Paceful holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Step Counter ⓒ has 4.2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Step counter & tracker Paceful ships an update every 5 weeks, Step Counter ⓒ fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on August 15, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Step counter & tracker Paceful | Step Counter ⓒ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-counter-and-tracker-paceful/id1131714176/reviews)** | [4.5 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-counter/id1455121270/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **4.2K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 72.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 110 MB | 116 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TwoDoor Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/863075057) | [Pretty View LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1258567367) |

## What reviewers say

### Step counter & tracker Paceful

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-counter-and-tracker-paceful/id1131714176)

This app tracks your daily steps and guides you through mindful walking meditations. It offers over 70 audio meditations across various categories to help you stay motivated, improve your mental state, and support weight loss goals.

**Highlights:** Step tracking, Guided audio meditations, Weight loss support, Mindful walking guidance, HealthKit integration, Multiple meditation categories

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Paceful Pro | $29.99 | per year |


### Step Counter ⓒ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-counter/id1455121270)

This app helps you monitor daily activity, including steps, distance, and calories burned. It also tracks water intake and allows you to set fitness goals. Health Kit integration provides accurate data, and a premium version offers advanced features and an ad-free experience.

**Highlights:** Step counting, Walking/running distance tracking, Calorie burn monitoring, Water intake tracking with reminders, Fitness goal setting, Health Kit integration, Dark mode support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| Yearly subscription | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 💪 Helps stay motivated
- 🤝 Tracks progress well
- 🤩 Great app overall

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent step tracking
- 🤷‍♀️ Confusing setup process
- 💰 Paid features required
- 🚫 Doesn't work on iPad

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Weight/height input issues
- Inaccurate calorie tracking

**Requested features**

- Customizable step goals
- Real-time step tracking
- Better water intake tracking
- Workout duration tracking


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Step counter & tracker Paceful free?

Step counter & tracker Paceful is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Step Counter ⓒ free?

Step Counter ⓒ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Step counter & tracker Paceful or Step Counter ⓒ?

Step counter & tracker Paceful is rated higher. Step counter & tracker Paceful averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Step Counter ⓒ averages 4.5 from 4.2K ratings.

### Do Step counter & tracker Paceful or Step Counter ⓒ have ads?

Both Step counter & tracker Paceful and Step Counter ⓒ show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Step counter & tracker Paceful or Step Counter ⓒ?

Step counter & tracker Paceful ships an update every 5 weeks, and Step Counter ⓒ fortnightly. Most recently, Step counter & tracker Paceful was updated on August 15, 2026 and Step Counter ⓒ on September 22, 2026.

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