# Pacer Pedometer Step Counter vs Step Counter

The clearest difference is rating: Pacer Pedometer Step Counter at 4.9 against Step Counter's 4.0. Pacer Pedometer Step Counter also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (330K vs 4). Step Counter's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11). On price, review sentiment, device support and iOS requirement 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. Step Counter asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pacer Pedometer Step Counter holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pacer Pedometer Step Counter has 330K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 98% of Pacer Pedometer Step Counter's written reviews are positive against 100% of Step Counter's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Pacer Pedometer Step Counter ships an update every 3 weeks, Step Counter every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pacer Pedometer Step Counter | Step Counter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (330K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacer-pedometer-step-counter/id600446812/reviews)** | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-counter-pedometer/id1543625889/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **330K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 98.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#135** | — |
| Size | 495 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pacer Health, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/600446815) | [WALABOK LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/913827467) |

## What reviewers say

### Pacer Pedometer Step Counter

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

**Currently charting:** #135 Top Free · Health & Fitness, #158 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


### Step Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-counter-pedometer/id1543625889)

Track your daily steps and physical activity with this iPhone-based pedometer. Set daily goals and monitor your progress with a simple interface and icon badge updates. Review your weekly history to stay motivated on your fitness journey.

**Highlights:** Automatic step detection, Daily progress tracking, Icon badge step count, Weekly history review, Customizable interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pacer Pedometer Step Counter free?

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

### Is Step Counter free?

Step Counter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Pacer Pedometer Step Counter is rated higher. Pacer Pedometer Step Counter averages 4.9 out of 5 from 330K ratings, while Step Counter averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

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

Step Counter shows ads; Pacer Pedometer Step Counter does not.

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

Pacer Pedometer Step Counter ships an update every 3 weeks, and Step Counter every 2 months. Most recently, Pacer Pedometer Step Counter was updated on September 25, 2026 and Step Counter on August 28, 2026.

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