Pacer Pedometer Step Counter vs Steps Tracker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pacer Pedometer Step Counter
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.
- 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
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Whether you’re just starting out or chasing big goals, wanting to get active or lose weight, Pacer’s insightful data, outdoor routes, and personalized plans help you move more, feel great, and stay on track—like your 24/7 walking buddy. Join over 12 million happy walkers and find motivation every step of the way. WHY YOU'LL LOVE PACER - Effortless Activity Tracking Tracks steps, flights climbed, calories burned, distance, and active time—whether your phone is in your hand, pocket, or bag. Syncs with Apple Health and Apple Watch for seamless data. - Motivation & Community Support Join walking groups, compete in friendly challenges, and share progress with friends and family in real time—no matter what phone they use. - Explore Outdoors with GPS Mapping Explore local gems—routes, trails, and parks. Record every walk, hike, run, or ride with precision maps. - Personalized Fitness Plans & Weight Management Set daily goals, track your weight and BMI, and use guided workouts designed to help you lose weight and get fit. - Simple Setup, No Extra Devices Needed Just download and start—no wristbands or hardware required. HEAR FROM OUR HAPPY WALKERS: - “Best Walking App. Period. I love this app and use it for every walk.” — James T. - “I'm 73 and I especially like that if I start an activity and want my kids to be able to monitor where I am I can turn live tracking on in Pacer.” — Dr J. - “…Tracks all progress and more! Love the challenges and clubs to join all while sharing and interacting with others all the hard earned work. Definitely recommend.” — Lustine K. - “Cheaper and better than a gym membership and 1000x more effective!” — Covette92 READY TO TAKE THE FIRST STEP? Download Pacer for free today and start your journey to better health with the happiest walking community! Note: - Pacer offers both a free version and a premium subscription with additional features. If you choose to subscribe, payment will be charged to your Apple ID upon confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. - Pacer has an optional feature for more accurate tracking that uses of iOS's location based services. - Terms of Service https://www.mypacer.com/termsofservice/ - Privacy Policy: https://www.mypacer.com/privacy
Steps Tracker
This app displays your daily step progress directly on your watch face with a graphical representation. It provides automatic updates and optional notifications when you reach key milestones towards your step goal.
- Watch face complication
- Graphical step progress
- Automatic daily updates
- Milestone notifications
- Customizable step target
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Steps Tracker has helped iPhone and Apple Watch users stay on top of their daily steps since 2018 — rated 4.6/5 on the App Store (4.7/5 in the UK). Built specifically for the watch face — not a phone app you have to remember to open. Here's what's included: WATCH FACE COMPLICATION • A visual progress sits on your watch face • See how close you are to your daily step target at a glance • Updates automatically in the background — with no manual refresh needed GOAL NOTIFICATIONS • Get notified on your watch at two-thirds of your target • Get notified again when you hit or exceed your goal • Stay motivated without having to check in constantly CUSTOMISABLE STEP TARGET • Preset to 10,000 steps • Change it with a swipe in the watch app • Or adjust it from the iPhone companion app SIMPLE & PRIVATE • No account or sign-in required • No data collected, ever • One-time purchase — no subscriptions, no ads Steps Tracker is designed for Apple Watch. An iPhone is required as usual, but the experience lives on your wrist. Questions or feedback? We read and reply to every message — support@drewwestcott.co.uk
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pacer Pedometer Step Counter at 98% against Steps Tracker's 50%. Pacer Pedometer Step Counter also leads on price (Free vs $1.99) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months). Steps Tracker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11). On ads, chart position, device support and iOS requirement 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
Pacer Pedometer Step Counter is free to download; Steps Tracker costs $1.99 up front. Pacer Pedometer Step Counter sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Steps Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.
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 336K ratings behind it against 367, 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 50% of Steps Tracker's.
Pacer Pedometer Step Counter ships an update every 3 weeks, Steps Tracker every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pacer Pedometer Step Counter | Steps Tracker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 4.9 (336K ratings) — better | 4.6 (367 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 98.3% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 336K — better | 367 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #149 | #88 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 515 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pacer Health, Inc | Drew Westcott |
Customer experience
Pacer Pedometer Step Counter
Steps Tracker
User reviews
Pacer Pedometer Step Counter
From 336K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate step tracking
- 💡 Motivating challenges and goals
- 🤝 Supportive community
- 📊 Detailed activity history and reports
Room to improve
- 🐛 Inconsistent step/distance tracking
- 💰 Premium features behind paywall
- 🔍 Difficulty finding certain features
- 🤖 Impersonal coaching/guidance
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with sharing activity
Steps Tracker
From 367 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Simple and functional
- 👍 Works perfectly for complications
- 👍 Accurate step counting
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Cute look
Room to improve
- ❓ Steps not always visible
- ❓ No history available
- ❓ Requires tapping for step count
- ❓ No instructions provided
- ❓ App stopped working
Bugs and requests
Pacer Pedometer Step Counter
Reported bugs
3 issues- Steps/distance disappearing from history
- GPS issues causing inaccurate location tracking
- App crashes or freezes on certain devices
Requested features
4 requests- 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
Steps Tracker
Reported bugs
4 issues- 🐛 Complications not showing up
- 🐛 Dial stays at zero
- 🐛 Force start doesn't work
- 🐛 App stopped working on watch
Requested features
4 requests- Notifications for goal achievement
- Weekly history view
- Ability to compete with friends
- Clearer instructions or FAQ
In-app purchases
Pacer Pedometer Step Counter
- Premium Subscription with Trial7 Days trial3 variants$3.991 Month
- Premium Subscription$3.991 Month
- Premium with Free Trial7 Days trial$3.991 Month
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- Premium with Free Trial7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Premium with Free Trial$9.991 Month
- Premium Subscription$19.991 Year
- Premium Subscription7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- 1 Year Access (with Trial)7 Days trial$49.991 Year
- Pacer Premium Yearly1 Year trial$49.991 Year
Steps Tracker
No in-app purchases
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