# Pacer Pedometer Step Counter vs StepsApp Pedometer

The clearest difference is ads: Pacer Pedometer Step Counter at none against StepsApp Pedometer's shown. StepsApp Pedometer's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks) and chart position (#28 vs #138). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pacer Pedometer Step Counter sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and StepsApp Pedometer sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Pacer Pedometer Step Counter against 4.8 for StepsApp Pedometer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 330K and 297K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 98% of Pacer Pedometer Step Counter's written reviews are positive against 93% of StepsApp Pedometer's.

Pacer Pedometer Step Counter ships an update every 3 weeks, StepsApp Pedometer every 6 days. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pacer Pedometer Step Counter | StepsApp Pedometer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (330K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacer-pedometer-step-counter/id600446812/reviews)** | [4.8 (297K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepsapp-pedometer/id1037595083/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **330K** | 297K |
| Positive reviews | **98.3% of reviews** | 93.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #138 | **#28** |
| Size | 495 MB | 405 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pacer Health, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/600446815) | [StepsApp GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1018640589) |

## What reviewers say

### Pacer Pedometer Step Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacer-pedometer-step-counter/id600446812)

**Currently charting:** #138 Top Free · Health & Fitness, #139 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

This app tracks your daily activity, including steps, distance, and calories burned, to help you reach your fitness goals. It offers GPS mapping for outdoor exploration, personalized fitness plans, and community features for motivation and support.

**Highlights:** Effortless activity tracking (steps, distance, calories), GPS mapping for outdoor routes, Personalized fitness plans and weight management, Community challenges and groups, Syncs with Apple Health and Apple Watch, No extra devices needed

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Subscription with Trial | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium with Free Trial | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium with Free Trial | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium with Free Trial | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Access (with Trial) | $49.99 | per year |
| Pacer Premium Yearly | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate step tracking
- 💡 Motivating challenges and goals
- 🤝 Supportive community
- 📊 Detailed activity history and reports

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent step/distance tracking
- 💰 Premium features behind paywall
- 🔍 Difficulty finding certain features
- 🤖 Impersonal coaching/guidance
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with sharing activity

**Reported bugs**

- Steps/distance disappearing from history
- GPS issues causing inaccurate location tracking
- App crashes or freezes on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to edit/delete recorded activities
- Integration with other fitness trackers
- Personalized step/calorie goals based on user profile
- More free access to advanced analytics and insights


### StepsApp Pedometer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepsapp-pedometer/id1037595083)

**Currently charting:** #28 Top Free · Health & Fitness, #57 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

This app transforms your phone into a powerful step counter and activity tracker. Monitor steps, distance, calories burned, and set daily goals. It integrates with Apple Health and Apple Watch for comprehensive activity monitoring.

**Highlights:** Automatic step counting, Workout tracking with GPS and heart rate, Apple Health and Apple Watch integration, Customizable charts and animations, Goal setting and notifications, Widgets for home screen, Wheelchair push tracking

**Features:** Family Sharing, Siri integration, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| PRO Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| StepsApp Pedometer Pro | $6.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| StepsApp Pedometer Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| PRO Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| PRO Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| PRO Yearly | $23.90 | per year |
| StepsApp Pedometer Pro | $24.99 | per year |
| StepsApp Pedometer Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| PRO Yearly | $32.99 | per year |
| StepsApp Freeze - 1day | $0.99 | one-time |
| StepsApp Pedometer Pro | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate step counting
- 💪 Motivates users to be active
- 📊 Detailed statistics and tracking
- 🎨 Customizable colors and themes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent step/floor counting
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 🔍 Difficulty finding certain features
- 🤖 Inaccurate 'inactivity' alerts

**Reported bugs**

- Steps disappearing throughout the day
- Syncing issues between phone and watch
- Incorrect distance/calorie calculations

**Requested features**

- Add manual step/distance entry
- Improved Apple Watch integration
- More customization options
- Ability to compete with friends


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pacer Pedometer Step Counter free?

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

### Is StepsApp Pedometer free?

StepsApp Pedometer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pacer Pedometer Step Counter or StepsApp Pedometer?

Pacer Pedometer Step Counter is rated higher. Pacer Pedometer Step Counter averages 4.9 out of 5 from 330K ratings, while StepsApp Pedometer averages 4.8 from 297K ratings.

### Do Pacer Pedometer Step Counter or StepsApp Pedometer have ads?

StepsApp Pedometer shows ads; Pacer Pedometer Step Counter does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pacer Pedometer Step Counter or StepsApp Pedometer?

Pacer Pedometer Step Counter ships an update every 3 weeks, and StepsApp Pedometer every 6 days. Most recently, Pacer Pedometer Step Counter was updated on September 24, 2026 and StepsApp Pedometer on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Pacer Pedometer Step Counter or StepsApp Pedometer?

Pacer Pedometer Step Counter currently peaks at #138 in the App Store charts, and StepsApp Pedometer at #28. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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