# Pacer Pedometer Step Counter vs Step counter & tracker Paceful

The clearest difference is ads: Pacer Pedometer Step Counter at none against Step counter & tracker Paceful's shown. Pacer Pedometer Step Counter also leads on ratings volume (336K vs 1) and chart position (#134 vs unranked). Step counter & tracker Paceful's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 Step counter & tracker Paceful sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per year. 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 5.0 for Step counter & tracker Paceful. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pacer Pedometer Step Counter has 336K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Pacer Pedometer Step Counter ships an update every 3 weeks, Step counter & tracker Paceful every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pacer Pedometer Step Counter | Step counter & tracker Paceful |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (336K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacer-pedometer-step-counter/id600446812/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-counter-and-tracker-paceful/id1131714176/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **336K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 98.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#134** | — |
| Size | 515 MB | 110 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pacer Health, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/600446815) | [TwoDoor Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/863075057) |

## What reviewers say

### Pacer Pedometer Step Counter

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

**Currently charting:** #134 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness, #145 Top Free · 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


### 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 |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pacer Pedometer Step Counter free?

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

### Is Step counter & tracker Paceful free?

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

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

Step counter & tracker Paceful is rated higher. Pacer Pedometer Step Counter averages 4.9 out of 5 from 336K ratings, while Step counter & tracker Paceful averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Step counter & tracker Paceful shows ads; Pacer Pedometer Step Counter does not.

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

Pacer Pedometer Step Counter ships an update every 3 weeks, and Step counter & tracker Paceful every 5 weeks. Most recently, Pacer Pedometer Step Counter was updated on October 27, 2026 and Step counter & tracker Paceful on October 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*