# Pacer Pedometer Step Counter vs Pedometer Plus

The clearest difference is ads: Pacer Pedometer Step Counter at none against Pedometer Plus's shown. Pacer Pedometer Step Counter also leads on ratings volume (330K vs 116) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). Pedometer Plus's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Pedometer Plus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pacer Pedometer Step Counter holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pacer Pedometer Step Counter has 330K ratings behind it against 116, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 98% of Pacer Pedometer Step Counter's written reviews are positive against 81% of Pedometer Plus's.

Pacer Pedometer Step Counter ships an update every 3 weeks, Pedometer Plus fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pacer Pedometer Step Counter | Pedometer Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (330K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacer-pedometer-step-counter/id600446812/reviews)** | [4.6 (116 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pedometer-plus-step-counter/id1137052292/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **330K** | 116 |
| Positive reviews | **98.3% of reviews** | 80.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#135** | — |
| Size | 495 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pacer Health, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/600446815) | [Ngo Na](https://appshunter.io/developer/1061345952) |

## What reviewers say

### Pacer Pedometer Step Counter

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

**Currently charting:** #135 Top Free · Health & Fitness, #158 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


### Pedometer Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pedometer-plus-step-counter/id1137052292)

This app automatically tracks your daily steps, calculating distance, duration, and calories burned. It's designed to be battery-friendly and works in the background without GPS. Monitor your progress with detailed graphs and history to support your fitness goals.

**Highlights:** Automatic step recording, Calculates distance, duration, and calories, Battery-friendly operation, Background tracking, Advanced graphs and history, Export step history to CSV, Displays floors climbed

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads and Pro features | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pacer Pedometer Step Counter free?

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

### Is Pedometer Plus free?

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

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

Pacer Pedometer Step Counter is rated higher. Pacer Pedometer Step Counter averages 4.9 out of 5 from 330K ratings, while Pedometer Plus averages 4.6 from 116 ratings.

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

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

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

Pacer Pedometer Step Counter ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pedometer Plus fortnightly. Most recently, Pacer Pedometer Step Counter was updated on September 25, 2026 and Pedometer Plus on September 9, 2026.

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