# Pacer Pedometer Step Counter vs Disco Steps

Pacer Pedometer Step Counter and Disco 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 50% of Disco Steps's. Pacer Pedometer Step Counter also leads on ratings volume (330K vs 20) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). 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 Disco Steps sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Pacer Pedometer Step Counter against 4.8 for Disco Steps. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pacer Pedometer Step Counter has 330K ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 98% of Pacer Pedometer Step Counter's written reviews are positive against 50% of Disco Steps's.

Pacer Pedometer Step Counter ships an update every 3 weeks, Disco Steps every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pacer Pedometer Step Counter | Disco Steps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (330K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacer-pedometer-step-counter/id600446812/reviews)** | [4.8 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/disco-steps-pedometer/id1534180119/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **330K** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | **98.3% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#140** | — |
| Size | 495 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pacer Health, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/600446815) | [Codulis](https://appshunter.io/developer/335542761) |

## What reviewers say

### Pacer Pedometer Step Counter

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

**Currently charting:** #140 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness, #150 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 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


### Disco Steps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/disco-steps-pedometer/id1534180119)

Track your daily steps and distance with a clear, glanceable display. Set goals, analyze long-term trends with charts, and integrate with the Health app for a comprehensive view of your activity from all your devices.

**Highlights:** Glanceable real-time stats, Step count and distance tracking, Daily step count goal setting, Long-term trend analysis, Health app integration, Rolling average curve

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Disco Steps Premium | $6.99 | 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 Disco Steps free?

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

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

Pacer Pedometer Step Counter is rated higher. Pacer Pedometer Step Counter averages 4.9 out of 5 from 330K ratings, while Disco Steps averages 4.8 from 20 ratings.

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

Neither Pacer Pedometer Step Counter nor Disco Steps shows ads.

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

Pacer Pedometer Step Counter ships an update every 3 weeks, and Disco Steps every 2 months. Most recently, Pacer Pedometer Step Counter was updated on September 25, 2026 and Disco Steps on August 31, 2026.

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