Comparison

Stepminder vs PacePlay

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Stepminder

This app calculates your average daily activity based on recent steps and distance, smoothing out daily fluctuations. Customize the averaging period and weighting for personalized insights. Track progress towards goals or simply monitor your movement.

Highlights
  • Weighted step averaging
  • Customizable averaging period
  • Unweighted average option
  • Goal progress visualization
  • Health app integration
  • Distance tracking
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Stepminder averages your recent steps and distance, smoothing out day-to-day variations. The default 7-day weighted average gives the most weight to steps today (¼ of the total), and the least weight to steps six days ago (1/28 of the total). Change the averaging period, or choose an unweighted average (that is, each day has the same weight). An unweighted average of 7-28 days, for example, is useful if you do most of your walking on weekends. Visually track your progress toward your goal through the day. Or turn off goal orientation and just see how much you walk. Stepminder integrates with the Health app, using it as its source of past step counts and walking & running distances. Questions or problems? Email support@lobitoscreek.com

About

PacePlay

This app offers flexible interval training for runners, walkers, and cyclists. It features GPS tracking, customizable pace intervals, and audio cues to enhance workouts. Achieve your fitness goals with fun, dynamic training sessions.

Highlights
  • Fartlek training inspired workouts
  • Preset and surprise interval modes
  • GPS and pace tracking
  • Audio and visual cues
  • Music compatibility
  • Workout summaries
Features
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PacePlay was inspired by Swedish Fartlek training, a methodology that produced many world records. It is a very popular training method of endurance athletes everywhere, from novices to Olympians. Have fun and reach your goals with PacePlay. SURPRISE PICKUPS AND PRESET INTERVALS PacePlay comes with 2 modes, providing flexibility for every athlete to create the workout they want. PRESET INTERVALS lets you set the desired time for pick ups (faster pace) and slow downs (steady pace). SURPRISE PICKUPS lets you set maximum and minimum times for pickups, and the app takes care of the rest. GPS & PACE TRACKING The app keeps track of your distance and pace throughout the workout. And at the end of the workout, you can see your overall pace as well as your pace during the faster pick ups. AUDIO CUES & MUSIC COMPATABILITY Want to keep your phone in a pocket or an armband? PacePlay comes with audio cues (in addition to visual cues) throughout every workout. Plus you can listen to your favorite playlist at the same time! WHAT USERS ARE SAYING: "I love PacePlay and use it multiple times per week. Anyone looking to liven up their running, walking or cycling routine should check it out!" - Lindsay H, Former Professional Runner "I find steady paced runs to be a bit boring. PacePlay's random pick ups make running much more fun!" - Alex L, Rec Runner, Avid Mountain Biker & Rec Runner "I incorporated PacePlay workouts into my training for my last race. I got fit fast and set a personal record!" - Jenn D, Weekend Warrior

Screenshots

Stepminder4 screens
PacePlay3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Stepminder at Free against PacePlay's $2.99. Stepminder also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). PacePlay's advantage is ratings volume (15 vs 2) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Stepminder is free to download; PacePlay costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Stepminder holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PacePlay has 15 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stepminder ships an update every 5 weeks, PacePlay every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Stepminder versus PacePlay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStepminderPacePlay
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.8 (15 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings215 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLobitos CreekMadeleine O'Meara

Customer experience

Stepminder

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

PacePlay

All ratings15 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral6.7%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Stepminder

No in-app purchases

None

PacePlay

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stepminder free?
Stepminder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PacePlay free?
PacePlay costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Stepminder or PacePlay?
Stepminder is rated higher. Stepminder averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while PacePlay averages 4.8 from 15 ratings.
Do Stepminder or PacePlay have ads?
Neither Stepminder nor PacePlay shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stepminder or PacePlay?
Stepminder ships an update every 5 weeks, and PacePlay every 3 weeks. Most recently, Stepminder was updated on October 24, 2026 and PacePlay on October 10, 2026.

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