Comparison

Pacer Pedometer Step Counter vs Steps Counter

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 Counter

Track your daily steps, distance, time, and calories burned using your phone's built-in sensor. Set personal step goals, view progress with beautiful charts, and enjoy customizable themes. No registration is needed to access all features.

Highlights
  • Steps counter using built-in sensor
  • Records fitness activity, distance, time, calories
  • Daily and monthly statistics
  • Set daily step goals
  • View achievements
  • Home screen widgets support
  • Multi colorful themes
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Features • Steps counter using the built-in sensor, which is very power-saving • Record fitness activity, distance, time, calories • Daily and monthly statistics with a powerful view • Beautiful charts and animations • Set daily step goals • View your achievements • Support home screen widgets • No registration required, you can use all features without login • Multi colorful themes • Social media sharing Review from users "The interface is beautiful and there are multiple color themes, I use it every day." "Simple and easy to use, no extra features, recommended pedometer app." "Automatically record the number of steps, in order to be healthy, insist on walking 10000 steps a day." Tips Health data is for informational purposes only and is not intended for self-diagnosis or other medical purposes. Walking data is only stored in phone storage, we never collect your personal data or share your information with third parties. Terms of Service: https://www.deebex.com/step/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://www.deebex.com/step/privacy.html

Screenshots

Pacer Pedometer Step Counter4 screens
Steps Counter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Pacer Pedometer Step Counter at none against Steps Counter's shown. Pacer Pedometer Step Counter also leads on review sentiment (98% vs 64%) and ratings volume (337K vs 294). Steps Counter's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence 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 Counter sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year. 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 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pacer Pedometer Step Counter has 337K ratings behind it against 294, 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 64% of Steps Counter's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pacer Pedometer Step Counter ships an update every 3 weeks, Steps Counter monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Pacer Pedometer Step Counter versus Steps Counter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPacer Pedometer Step CounterSteps Counter
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (337K ratings) — better4.6 (294 ratings)
Positive reviews98.3% of reviews — better63.6% of reviews
Number of ratings337K — better294
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#141 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size515 MB11 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperPacer Health, IncDeebex Tech Ltd.

Customer experience

Pacer Pedometer Step Counter

All ratings331,698 ratings
Positive98.4%
Neutral0.8%
Negative0.8%
Written reviews19,061 reviews
Positive98.3%
Neutral0.6%
Negative1.1%

Steps Counter

All ratings285 ratings
Positive91.6%
Neutral3.9%
Negative4.6%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive63.6%
Neutral18.2%
Negative18.2%

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 Counter

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Pacer Pedometer Step Counter

Subscriptions9
  • Premium Subscription$3.991 Month
  • Premium Subscription with Trial7 Days trial2 variants$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
1 purchases

Steps Counter

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Annual$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Pacer Pedometer Step Counter free?
Pacer Pedometer Step Counter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Steps Counter free?
Steps Counter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pacer Pedometer Step Counter or Steps Counter?
Pacer Pedometer Step Counter is rated higher. Pacer Pedometer Step Counter averages 4.9 out of 5 from 337K ratings, while Steps Counter averages 4.6 from 294 ratings.
Do Pacer Pedometer Step Counter or Steps Counter have ads?
Steps Counter shows ads; Pacer Pedometer Step Counter does not.
Which is updated more often, Pacer Pedometer Step Counter or Steps Counter?
Pacer Pedometer Step Counter ships an update every 3 weeks, and Steps Counter monthly. Most recently, Pacer Pedometer Step Counter was updated on November 6, 2026 and Steps Counter on November 3, 2026.

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