# Pacer Pedometer Step Counter vs Duffy

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pacer Pedometer Step Counter at every 3 weeks against Duffy's every 5 months. Pacer Pedometer Step Counter also leads on ratings volume (335K vs 784) and review sentiment (98% vs 84%). On price, rating, ads 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 Duffy sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. 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 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pacer Pedometer Step Counter has 335K ratings behind it against 784, 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 84% of Duffy's.

Pacer Pedometer Step Counter ships an update every 3 weeks, Duffy every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pacer Pedometer Step Counter | Duffy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (335K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacer-pedometer-step-counter/id600446812/reviews)** | [4.7 (784 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duffy-steps-complication/id1207581673/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **335K** | 784 |
| Positive reviews | **98.3% of reviews** | 83.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#149** | — |
| Size | 515 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pacer Health, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/600446815) | [Think Tank Productions](https://appshunter.io/developer/438070192) |

## 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, #173 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


### Duffy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duffy-steps-complication/id1207581673)

This app displays your daily step count directly on your Apple Watch face as a complication. It offers a full watch app for detailed stats and goal notifications, plus a companion iPhone app for deeper data analysis and trends. Access your fitness data at a glance without opening the Activity app.

**Highlights:** Watch face complication for step count, Full watch app for steps, flights, distance, Daily step goal notifications, Companion iPhone app for trends, HealthKit data integration

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tip $1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tip $2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tip $3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tip $5 | $4.99 | 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 Duffy free?

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

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

Pacer Pedometer Step Counter is rated higher. Pacer Pedometer Step Counter averages 4.9 out of 5 from 335K ratings, while Duffy averages 4.7 from 784 ratings.

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

Neither Pacer Pedometer Step Counter nor Duffy shows ads.

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

Pacer Pedometer Step Counter ships an update every 3 weeks, and Duffy every 5 months. Most recently, Pacer Pedometer Step Counter was updated on October 29, 2026 and Duffy on October 26, 2026.

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