# Pacer Pedometer Step Counter vs Social Steps

Pacer Pedometer Step Counter and Social Steps both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 98% of Pacer Pedometer Step Counter's written reviews are positive against 62% of Social Steps's. Pacer Pedometer Step Counter also leads on ratings volume (337K vs 5.2K) and chart position (#141 vs unranked). Social Steps's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). 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 Social Steps sells 3 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 337K ratings behind it against 5.2K, 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 62% of Social Steps's.

Pacer Pedometer Step Counter ships an update every 3 weeks, Social Steps every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pacer Pedometer Step Counter | Social Steps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (337K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacer-pedometer-step-counter/id600446812/reviews)** | [4.7 (5.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/social-steps/id1217028732/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **337K** | 5.2K |
| Positive reviews | **98.3% of reviews** | 62.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#141** | — |
| Size | 515 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pacer Health, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/600446815) | [Jose Jeria](https://appshunter.io/developer/1866419514) |

## What reviewers say

### Pacer Pedometer Step Counter

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

**Currently charting:** #141 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness, #171 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 | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Subscription with Trial | $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


### Social Steps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/social-steps/id1217028732)

This app transforms daily walking into a fun, competitive experience. Set personal step goals, challenge friends, and track your progress automatically. It integrates with popular fitness trackers to keep you motivated and active.

**Highlights:** Set daily step goals, Compete with friends, Automatic step tracking, Connect with friends, Earn top walker status, Integrates with Apple Health, Apple Watch, Garmin, Fitbit

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app for family/friend competition
- 🚀 Motivates users to be more active
- 💡 Allows tracking steps across different devices
- 😊 Fun and engaging way to stay healthy

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate step tracking
- 🐛 Syncing issues with connected devices
- 🐛 Inconsistent data display
- 🤔 Limited features for a step tracking app

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to add friends
- Steps not syncing correctly
- App crashes or freezes
- Delayed or missing step updates

**Requested features**

- Add group/team challenges
- Implement chat/messaging functionality
- Provide more detailed statistics and analytics
- Expand compatibility to Android and other devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pacer Pedometer Step Counter free?

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

### Is Social Steps free?

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

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

Pacer Pedometer Step Counter is rated higher. Pacer Pedometer Step Counter averages 4.9 out of 5 from 337K ratings, while Social Steps averages 4.7 from 5.2K ratings.

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

Neither Pacer Pedometer Step Counter nor Social Steps shows ads.

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

Pacer Pedometer Step Counter ships an update every 3 weeks, and Social Steps every 10 days. Most recently, Pacer Pedometer Step Counter was updated on November 10, 2026 and Social Steps on November 6, 2026.

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