# Pacer Pedometer Step Counter vs StepTracker

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: StepTracker at none against Pacer Pedometer Step Counter's 11. StepTracker also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). Pacer Pedometer Step Counter's advantage is ratings volume (330K vs 2) and chart position (#138 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment 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. StepTracker 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 StepTracker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pacer Pedometer Step Counter has 330K ratings behind it against 2, 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 100% of StepTracker's.

Pacer Pedometer Step Counter ships an update every 3 weeks, StepTracker every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pacer Pedometer Step Counter | StepTracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (330K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacer-pedometer-step-counter/id600446812/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steptracker-step-counter/id1663569893/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **330K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 98.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#138** | — |
| Size | 495 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pacer Health, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/600446815) | [Brittany Rima](https://appshunter.io/developer/1602436739) |

## What reviewers say

### Pacer Pedometer Step Counter

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

**Currently charting:** #138 Top Free · Health & Fitness, #139 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


### StepTracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steptracker-step-counter/id1663569893)

This application helps you increase your daily steps and motivation to reach your fitness goals. It automatically tracks your steps, even when the app is closed, and offers a home screen widget for easy progress monitoring. Set custom goals, earn awards, and view your weekly progress with insightful charts.

**Highlights:** Automatic step counting, Apple Health integration, Customizable step goals, Home screen widget, Weekly step charts, Awards for progress

**Features:** Apple Watch app, 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 StepTracker free?

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

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

StepTracker is rated higher. Pacer Pedometer Step Counter averages 4.9 out of 5 from 330K ratings, while StepTracker averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

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

Neither Pacer Pedometer Step Counter nor StepTracker shows ads.

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

Pacer Pedometer Step Counter ships an update every 3 weeks, and StepTracker every 8 days. Most recently, Pacer Pedometer Step Counter was updated on September 24, 2026 and StepTracker on September 14, 2026.

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