Comparison

Pacer Pedometer Step Counter vs The Conqueror Challenges

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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

About

The Conqueror Challenges

Complete virtual fitness challenges and earn real medals. Track your progress by running, walking, or cycling, and sync data from popular fitness apps. Explore challenges based on famous global routes.

Highlights
  • Virtual fitness challenges
  • Earn real finisher medals
  • Track progress via activity
  • Sync with Apple Health
  • Sync with other fitness apps
  • Explore global routes
Features
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Turn your miles into medals with The Conqueror virtual fitness challenges! Earn stunning REAL finishers medals for completing a virtual fitness challenge from anywhere in the world! Make Every Mile Count with The Conqueror Virtual Challenges and smash your fitness goals with our award winning series of virtual challenges. Choose a challenge from famous places and routes around the world such as Yellowstone Park, English Channel, Niagara Falls and a whole range of others. Every time you go for a run, ride, walk or any other activity you advance along the challenge route until you cross the finish line. Automatically send distances from other apps including: Apple Health & Apple Watch adidas Running Fitbit Garmin Runkeeper Under Armour Apple Health (Healthkit) & Apple Watch Automatically send your daily step, walking/running and cycling data to your challenge from your Apple Watch and other devices via Apple Health.

Screenshots

Pacer Pedometer Step Counter4 screens
The Conqueror Challenges4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Pacer Pedometer Step Counter at 330K against The Conqueror Challenges's 12K. Pacer Pedometer Step Counter also leads on review sentiment (98% vs 81%) and chart position (#142 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Pacer Pedometer Step Counter sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and The Conqueror Challenges sells 61 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Pacer Pedometer Step Counter against 4.8 for The Conqueror Challenges. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pacer Pedometer Step Counter has 330K ratings behind it against 12K, 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 81% of The Conqueror Challenges's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pacer Pedometer Step Counter ships an update every 3 weeks, The Conqueror Challenges fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Pacer Pedometer Step Counter versus The Conqueror Challenges: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPacer Pedometer Step CounterThe Conqueror Challenges
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (330K ratings) — better4.8 (12K ratings)
Positive reviews98.3% of reviews — better80.5% of reviews
Number of ratings330K — better12K
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#142 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size495 MB154 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperPacer Health, IncActionary Limited

Customer experience

Pacer Pedometer Step Counter

All ratings329,832 ratings
Positive98.4%
Neutral0.8%
Negative0.8%
Written reviews18,032 reviews
Positive98.3%
Neutral0.6%
Negative1.1%

The Conqueror Challenges

All ratings11,815 ratings
Positive96.5%
Neutral1.2%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews1,155 reviews
Positive80.5%
Neutral5.0%
Negative14.5%

User reviews

Pacer Pedometer Step Counter

From 330K App Store ratings

What 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

The Conqueror Challenges

From 12K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great motivator
  • 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly app
  • 🌳 Environmentally-friendly with tree planting
  • 🏅 Beautiful and high-quality medals
  • 🌍 Interesting virtual journeys and street views

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Sync issues with Apple Health/Watch
  • 💰 Challenges can be expensive
  • 🤔 Confusing navigation in some areas
  • 🕰️ Slow data sync and updates

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

The Conqueror Challenges

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login screen issues
  • Inconsistent distance tracking and recording
  • Referral program not working as expected

Requested features

5 requests
  • Leaderboard feature
  • More city-based challenges with virtual tours
  • Ability to store challenge codes for future use
  • Improved data sync with fitness trackers
  • Separate total distance tracking for each challenge

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Pacer Pedometer Step Counter

Subscriptions9
  • 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
61 purchases

The Conqueror Challenges

One-time61
  • Dublin$19.99
  • Paris$19.99
  • Marathon to Athens$19.99
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  • Rome$19.99
  • Dia de Los Muertos$19.99
  • Jesus$19.99
  • Fiji$19.99
  • London$19.99
  • Grand Canyon$19.99
  • Pandas of China$19.99
  • Tokyo$19.99
  • Amazon$19.99
  • Route 66$19.99
  • Barcelona$19.99
  • Salem Witch Trials$19.99
  • Vikings$19.99
  • Mississippi River$19.99
  • Conqueror 2026$19.99
  • Thanksgiving 2025$19.99
  • Animal Conservation$19.99
  • Appalachian Trail$19.99
  • Pacific Crest Trail$19.99
  • Mother's Day$19.99
  • Nakasendo Trail$19.99
  • Vietnam Coast$19.99
  • Silk Road$19.99
  • Great Wall$19.99
  • Lake District$19.99
  • Conquer 2025$19.99
  • Great Barrier Reef$19.99
  • Mt Everest$19.99
  • Lands End to John O'Groats$19.99
  • Camino de Santiago$19.99
  • Fjords of Norway$19.99
  • Inca Trail$19.99
  • Amalfi Coast$19.99
  • Flower Route$19.99
  • Washington DC$19.99
  • Rocky Mountains$19.99
  • Florida Keys$19.99
  • Giza Pyramids$19.99
  • Singapore$19.99
  • Ring of Kerry$19.99
  • Road to Hana$19.99
  • New York City$19.99
  • North Coast$19.99
  • Berlin Wall$19.99
  • Banff$19.99
  • Yellowstone$19.99
  • Wales Coast Path$19.99
  • Toy Story$29.99
  • Star Wars$29.99
  • Jujutsu Kaisen$29.99
  • The Mandalorian$29.99
  • The Hobbit$29.99
  • Star Wars: Luke$29.99
  • Harry Potter$29.99
  • Game of Thrones$29.99
  • Return of the King$29.99
  • Scooby-Doo!$29.99
  • Lord of the Rings$29.99

Questions

Is Pacer Pedometer Step Counter free?
Pacer Pedometer Step Counter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Conqueror Challenges free?
The Conqueror Challenges is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pacer Pedometer Step Counter or The Conqueror Challenges?
Pacer Pedometer Step Counter is rated higher. Pacer Pedometer Step Counter averages 4.9 out of 5 from 330K ratings, while The Conqueror Challenges averages 4.8 from 12K ratings.
Do Pacer Pedometer Step Counter or The Conqueror Challenges have ads?
Neither Pacer Pedometer Step Counter nor The Conqueror Challenges shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pacer Pedometer Step Counter or The Conqueror Challenges?
Pacer Pedometer Step Counter ships an update every 3 weeks, and The Conqueror Challenges fortnightly. Most recently, Pacer Pedometer Step Counter was updated on September 26, 2026 and The Conqueror Challenges on September 25, 2026.

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