# Pacer Pedometer Step Counter vs Steps Tracker

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pacer Pedometer Step Counter | Steps Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[4.9 (336K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacer-pedometer-step-counter/id600446812/reviews)** | [4.6 (367 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-tracker-watch-pedometer/id1197485766/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **336K** | 367 |
| Positive reviews | **98.3% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | #149 | **#88** |
| Size | 515 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pacer Health, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/600446815) | [Drew Westcott](https://appshunter.io/developer/1197485765) |

## What reviewers say

### Pacer Pedometer Step Counter

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

**Currently charting:** #149 Top Free · Health & Fitness, #152 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


### Steps Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-tracker-watch-pedometer/id1197485766)

**Currently charting:** #88 Top Paid · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Watch face complication, Graphical step progress, Automatic daily updates, Milestone notifications, Customizable step target

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and functional
- 👍 Works perfectly for complications
- 👍 Accurate step counting
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Cute look

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❓ Steps not always visible
- ❓ No history available
- ❓ Requires tapping for step count
- ❓ No instructions provided
- ❓ App stopped working

**Reported bugs**

- 🐛 Complications not showing up
- 🐛 Dial stays at zero
- 🐛 Force start doesn't work
- 🐛 App stopped working on watch

**Requested features**

- Notifications for goal achievement
- Weekly history view
- Ability to compete with friends
- Clearer instructions or FAQ


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pacer Pedometer Step Counter free?

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

### Is Steps Tracker free?

Steps Tracker costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

Pacer Pedometer Step Counter is rated higher. Pacer Pedometer Step Counter averages 4.9 out of 5 from 336K ratings, while Steps Tracker averages 4.6 from 367 ratings.

### Do Pacer Pedometer Step Counter or Steps Tracker have ads?

Neither Pacer Pedometer Step Counter nor Steps Tracker shows ads.

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

Pacer Pedometer Step Counter ships an update every 3 weeks, and Steps Tracker every 6 months. Most recently, Pacer Pedometer Step Counter was updated on October 31, 2026 and Steps Tracker on October 29, 2026.

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

Pacer Pedometer Step Counter currently peaks at #149 in the App Store charts, and Steps Tracker at #88. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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