Comparison

Pacer Pedometer Step Counter vs Steps Widgets (Pedometer)

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

Steps Widgets (Pedometer)

Visualize your daily activity directly on your home screen with customizable widgets. This app uses your iPhone's built-in sensors to display steps, distance, and personal bests. Track your progress across various time periods and personalize your experience with different themes.

Highlights
  • Home screen widgets
  • Steps and distance tracking
  • Personal best tracking
  • Multiple measurement units
  • Daily, weekly, monthly, yearly tracking
  • Customizable themes
Features
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Did you know your iPhone is already tracking the distance you travel every day using its built-in motion sensors? (Your Apple Watch does too!) All of this data is automatically and privatly stored in the Apple Health app. Steps Widgets takes that information and transforms it into beautiful, customizable widgets — bringing your daily activity, from walking to running, right to your home screen. And the best part? You can even track your personal bests across different time periods! Key Features ◆ Works without location data ◆ Multiple measurement units: steps, meters, kilometers, yards, miles ◆ Daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly tracking ◆ Multiple home screen widgets, each with its own configuration ◆ Automatic dark and tinted mode adaptation Unlock More with a One-Time Purchase ◆ Track your top records ◆ Customizable themes ◆ Highlight extreme values with colors ◆ Add average values and trend lines ◆ Slimmer borders, larger content ◆ …and much more!

Screenshots

Pacer Pedometer Step Counter4 screens
Steps Widgets (Pedometer)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Pacer Pedometer Step Counter at 4.9 against Steps Widgets (Pedometer)'s 4.5. Pacer Pedometer Step Counter also leads on ratings volume (330K vs 129) and review sentiment (98% vs 84%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 Steps Widgets (Pedometer) sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pacer Pedometer Step Counter holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pacer Pedometer Step Counter has 330K ratings behind it against 129, 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 84% of Steps Widgets (Pedometer)'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pacer Pedometer Step Counter ships an update every 3 weeks, Steps Widgets (Pedometer) every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Pacer Pedometer Step Counter versus Steps Widgets (Pedometer): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPacer Pedometer Step CounterSteps Widgets (Pedometer)
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (330K ratings) — better4.5 (129 ratings)
Positive reviews98.3% of reviews — better83.9% of reviews
Number of ratings330K — better129
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#138 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size495 MB9 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperPacer Health, IncKhashayar Abryoghani

Customer experience

Pacer Pedometer Step Counter

All ratings329,832 ratings
Positive98.4%
Neutral0.8%
Negative0.8%
Written reviews17,831 reviews
Positive98.3%
Neutral0.6%
Negative1.1%

Steps Widgets (Pedometer)

All ratings129 ratings
Positive87.6%
Neutral1.6%
Negative10.9%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive83.9%
Neutral6.5%
Negative9.7%

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

Steps Widgets (Pedometer)

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
2 purchases

Steps Widgets (Pedometer)

One-time2
  • Full Version$1.99
  • Full Version$2.99

Questions

Is Pacer Pedometer Step Counter free?
Pacer Pedometer Step Counter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Steps Widgets (Pedometer) free?
Steps Widgets (Pedometer) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pacer Pedometer Step Counter or Steps Widgets (Pedometer)?
Pacer Pedometer Step Counter is rated higher. Pacer Pedometer Step Counter averages 4.9 out of 5 from 330K ratings, while Steps Widgets (Pedometer) averages 4.5 from 129 ratings.
Do Pacer Pedometer Step Counter or Steps Widgets (Pedometer) have ads?
Neither Pacer Pedometer Step Counter nor Steps Widgets (Pedometer) shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pacer Pedometer Step Counter or Steps Widgets (Pedometer)?
Pacer Pedometer Step Counter ships an update every 3 weeks, and Steps Widgets (Pedometer) every 5 weeks. Most recently, Pacer Pedometer Step Counter was updated on September 24, 2026 and Steps Widgets (Pedometer) on September 18, 2026.

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