# Pacer Pedometer Step Counter vs The Conqueror Challenges

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 (#149 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 The Conqueror Challenges sells 61 one-off in-app purchases. 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 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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pacer Pedometer Step Counter | The Conqueror Challenges |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (330K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacer-pedometer-step-counter/id600446812/reviews)** | [4.8 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-conqueror-challenges/id1539543704/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **330K** | 12K |
| Positive reviews | **98.3% of reviews** | 80.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#149** | — |
| Size | 495 MB | 154 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Pacer Health, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/600446815) | [Actionary Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1577865113) |

## What reviewers say

### Pacer Pedometer Step Counter

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

**Currently charting:** #149 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness, #160 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


### The Conqueror Challenges

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-conqueror-challenges/id1539543704)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (61)**

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

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*