# Pacer Pedometer Step Counter vs Virtual Walking

The clearest difference is rating: Pacer Pedometer Step Counter at 4.9 against Virtual Walking's 4.0. Pacer Pedometer Step Counter also leads on ratings volume (332K vs 9) and chart position (#134 vs unranked). Virtual Walking's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads 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. Virtual Walking 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 332K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Pacer Pedometer Step Counter ships an update every 3 weeks, Virtual Walking every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pacer Pedometer Step Counter | Virtual Walking |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (332K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacer-pedometer-step-counter/id600446812/reviews)** | [4.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-walking-step-tracker/id6446435705/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **332K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 98.3% 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 | **#134** | — |
| Size | 516 MB | 124 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pacer Health, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/600446815) | [Garuda Development UG haftungsbeschrankt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1676732666) |

## What reviewers say

### Pacer Pedometer Step Counter

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

**Currently charting:** #134 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness, #185 Top Free · 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


### Virtual Walking

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-walking-step-tracker/id6446435705)

This app encourages physical activity by letting you virtually explore cities and set step goals. Track your progress, compete with others, and learn about new places as you walk.

**Highlights:** Set daily/weekly step goals, Track progress and monitor activity, Compete with other users in groups, Unlock city sightseeing attractions, Learn about city landmarks, Uses HealthKit API for step tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**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 Virtual Walking free?

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

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

Pacer Pedometer Step Counter is rated higher. Pacer Pedometer Step Counter averages 4.9 out of 5 from 332K ratings, while Virtual Walking averages 4.0 from 9 ratings.

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

Neither Pacer Pedometer Step Counter nor Virtual Walking shows ads.

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

Pacer Pedometer Step Counter ships an update every 3 weeks, and Virtual Walking every 8 days. Most recently, Pacer Pedometer Step Counter was updated on October 15, 2026 and Virtual Walking on October 1, 2026.

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