# Pacer Pedometer Step Counter vs Hiking Tracker

Pacer Pedometer Step Counter and Hiking Tracker both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 98% of Pacer Pedometer Step Counter's written reviews are positive against 43% of Hiking Tracker's. Pacer Pedometer Step Counter also leads on ratings volume (336K vs 47) and chart position (#134 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 and Hiking Tracker sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pacer Pedometer Step Counter holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pacer Pedometer Step Counter has 336K ratings behind it against 47, 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 43% of Hiking Tracker's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pacer Pedometer Step Counter | Hiking Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (336K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacer-pedometer-step-counter/id600446812/reviews)** | [4.7 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hiking-tracker/id6462536378/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **336K** | 47 |
| Positive reviews | **98.3% of reviews** | 42.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#134** | — |
| Size | 515 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pacer Health, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/600446815) | [30 South LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/331245760) |

## 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, #145 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


### Hiking Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hiking-tracker/id6462536378)

Track your hiking fitness with this simple GPS app. Monitor distance, speed, altitude, and calories burned. Share your progress and get real-time voice updates. Integrates with Apple Health and Apple Watch.

**Highlights:** GPS hike tracking, Real-time stats (speed, distance, altitude, time), Color-coded route maps, Voice progress updates, Split time analysis, Calorie burn estimation, Shoe distance tracking, Apple Watch integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vima Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Hiking Tracker Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Vima Hike Premium | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| Hiking Tracker Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Vima Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Hiking Tracker Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Vima Hiking Premium | $29.99 | per month |
| Vima Premium | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pacer Pedometer Step Counter free?

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

### Is Hiking Tracker free?

Hiking Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Pacer Pedometer Step Counter is rated higher. Pacer Pedometer Step Counter averages 4.9 out of 5 from 336K ratings, while Hiking Tracker averages 4.7 from 47 ratings.

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

Neither Pacer Pedometer Step Counter nor Hiking Tracker shows ads.

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

Pacer Pedometer Step Counter ships an update every 3 weeks, and Hiking Tracker every 3 weeks. Most recently, Pacer Pedometer Step Counter was updated on October 27, 2026 and Hiking Tracker on October 24, 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.*