# Pacer Pedometer Step Counter vs Challenge Tracker

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Challenge Tracker at none against Pacer Pedometer Step Counter's 11. Pacer Pedometer Step Counter's advantage is ratings volume (332K vs 1) and chart position (#98 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. Challenge Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Pacer Pedometer Step Counter against 5.0 for Challenge Tracker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pacer Pedometer Step Counter has 332K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and August 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pacer Pedometer Step Counter | Challenge Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (332K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacer-pedometer-step-counter/id600446812/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/challenge-tracker/id1615207267/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **332K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 98.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#98** | — |
| Size | 516 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pacer Health, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/600446815) | [Nigel Gee](https://appshunter.io/developer/1465159348) |

## What reviewers say

### Pacer Pedometer Step Counter

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

**Currently charting:** #98 Top Free · Health & Fitness, #119 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


### Challenge Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/challenge-tracker/id1615207267)

Track your progress towards monthly health and fitness goals, including steps, distance, and exercise minutes. Integrates with Apple Health to visualize your progress with rings and charts. Supports various activities and is fully accessible.

**Highlights:** Set monthly goals, Track various activities (walking, running, exercise, steps, cycling, swimming), Integrates with Apple Health, Progress rings and bar charts, VoiceOver and Apple Audio Graph accessibility, Supports iPhone and iPod

**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 Challenge Tracker free?

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

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

Challenge Tracker is rated higher. Pacer Pedometer Step Counter averages 4.9 out of 5 from 332K ratings, while Challenge Tracker averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Neither Pacer Pedometer Step Counter nor Challenge Tracker shows ads.

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

Pacer Pedometer Step Counter ships an update every 3 weeks, and Challenge Tracker every 3 weeks. Most recently, Pacer Pedometer Step Counter was updated on September 29, 2026 and Challenge Tracker on August 26, 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.*