# Pacer Pedometer Step Counter vs MoveZenGo

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pacer Pedometer Step Counter at 98% against MoveZenGo's 63%. Pacer Pedometer Step Counter also leads on ratings volume (337K vs 209) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). MoveZenGo's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, monetization model and device support 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. MoveZenGo asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pacer Pedometer Step Counter holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pacer Pedometer Step Counter has 337K ratings behind it against 209, 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 63% of MoveZenGo's.

Pacer Pedometer Step Counter ships an update every 3 weeks, MoveZenGo every 9 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pacer Pedometer Step Counter | MoveZenGo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (337K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacer-pedometer-step-counter/id600446812/reviews)** | [4.6 (209 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/movezengo/id1594403776/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **337K** | 209 |
| Positive reviews | **98.3% of reviews** | 62.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#123** | — |
| Size | 515 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pacer Health, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/600446815) | [corporatefitness.app](https://appshunter.io/developer/1594403778) |

## What reviewers say

### Pacer Pedometer Step Counter

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

**Currently charting:** #123 Top Free · Health & Fitness, #130 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 | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Subscription with Trial | $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


### MoveZenGo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/movezengo/id1594403776)

Launch and manage fitness or wellbeing challenges for your team. Connects with popular devices and offers customizable leaderboards and virtual maps to motivate participants. Ideal for corporate wellness programs.

**Highlights:** Team fitness challenge creation, Device integration (Apple Health, Garmin, Fitbit, Strava), Real-time leaderboards, Virtual course maps, In-app activity tracking (steps, GPS), Admin panel for challenge management

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to navigate
- 👍 Functions well
- 👍 Great for corporate fitness
- 👍 Motivational tool
- 👍 Encouraging and engaging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Syncing issues
- 🐛 Slow sync
- 🐛 Confusing sync process
- 🐛 App is buggy
- 🐛 Leaderboard inaccuracies

**Reported bugs**

- Activities take forever to sync
- Does not sync well and is always off
- Leaderboard does not match steps
- App simply wouldn't integrate with challenge
- None of my data or results showed up within the challenge

**Requested features**

- Improve challenge integration
- Fix syncing issues
- Make interface less confusing
- Improve leaderboard accuracy
- Allow indoor activity tracking


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pacer Pedometer Step Counter free?

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

### Is MoveZenGo free?

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

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

Pacer Pedometer Step Counter is rated higher. Pacer Pedometer Step Counter averages 4.9 out of 5 from 337K ratings, while MoveZenGo averages 4.6 from 209 ratings.

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

Neither Pacer Pedometer Step Counter nor MoveZenGo shows ads.

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

Pacer Pedometer Step Counter ships an update every 3 weeks, and MoveZenGo every 9 days. Most recently, Pacer Pedometer Step Counter was updated on November 3, 2026 and MoveZenGo on November 3, 2026.

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