Comparison

Pacer Pedometer Step Counter vs WALK

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

WALK

This app helps you increase your daily steps with customizable home and lock screen widgets. It offers guided walking rituals, motivating quests, and team challenges to make staying active fun and engaging. Enjoy a simple, beautiful interface focused on your movement goals.

Highlights
  • Customizable home and lock screen widgets
  • Guided walking rituals and meditations
  • Daily step goals with point system
  • Team challenges and community features
  • Automatic step counting
  • Weather-integrated walking conditions
Features
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WALK is your beautiful step tracker that makes staying active effortless and fun. See your daily steps in stunning, customizable widgets on your home and lock screen. No opening the app required. GLANCEABLE WIDGETS Check your progress instantly without opening the app. See your steps beautifully displayed right on your home and lock screen: - Clear daily progress displays - Live step counts on your home screen - Lock screen widgets for quick checks - Weather-integrated walking conditions - Multiple widget styles and sizes DAILY RITUALS Start each day with purposeful walks designed to energize your routine. Build the power of ritual and deepen your connection with movement: - Thinking Walk - Clear your mind (10 min) - Walking Meditation - Find your calm (10 min) - Nature Connection Walk - Ground yourself outdoors (15 min) - Sunset Gratitude Walk - End your day mindfully (15 min) - Family & Friends Walk Time - Connect while you move (15 min) QUESTS & POINTS Make every step count with challenges that keep you motivated. Complete quests to earn points, maintain your streak, and push yourself to new milestones: - Complete daily step goals to earn points - Activate Power Hours for double points - Track your streak and watch it grow - Challenge yourself with special walking quests - Compete with yourself to keep improving TEAMS Walking is better together. Create or join teams with your community, coworkers, family, and friends: - Build a company wellness program - Start a neighborhood walking group - Connect with family across distances - Create friendly competition with colleagues - Share progress and encourage each other - Walk together, even when apart Why WALK? Unlike cluttered fitness apps, WALK focuses on what matters: making it delightfully simple to track and increase your daily steps. With beautiful design, motivating rituals, fun quests, and community support, you'll actually want to walk more. Features at a Glance: - Automatic step counting (no manual tracking) - Gorgeous, customizable widgets - Daily step goals with smart tracking - Weather conditions for optimal walking - Curated walking rituals and meditations - Points system with streaks - Team challenges and community features - Clean, intuitive interface - Privacy-focused (your data stays yours) Perfect for: - Anyone wanting to walk more daily - People who love beautiful app design - Those seeking mindful movement practices - Competitive walkers chasing goals - Teams and organizations promoting wellness - Families staying connected through movement - Anyone who wants steps visible at a glance Download WALK and transform your relationship with walking. Every step is progress. Read more terms & conditions: Terms of Use: https://www.walklongevity.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.walklongevity.com/privacy

Screenshots

Pacer Pedometer Step Counter4 screens
WALK4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Pacer Pedometer Step Counter at 338K against WALK's 14. Pacer Pedometer Step Counter also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.6) and chart position (#175 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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 WALK sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. 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 338K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 98% of Pacer Pedometer Step Counter's written reviews are positive against 100% of WALK's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pacer Pedometer Step Counter ships an update every 3 weeks, WALK every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Pacer Pedometer Step Counter versus WALK: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPacer Pedometer Step CounterWALK
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (338K ratings) — better4.6 (14 ratings)
Positive reviews98.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings338K — better14
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#175 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size515 MB138 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperPacer Health, IncBrisk Longevity, LLC

Customer experience

Pacer Pedometer Step Counter

All ratings331,698 ratings
Positive98.4%
Neutral0.8%
Negative0.8%
Written reviews19,162 reviews
Positive98.3%
Neutral0.6%
Negative1.1%

WALK

All ratings13 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

WALK

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
4 purchases

WALK

Subscriptions4
  • Premium (1 Month)$4.991 Month
  • Premium (3 Months)$9.993 Months
  • Premium (1 year)7 Days trial$14.991 Year
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  • Premium (6 Months)$19.996 Months

Questions

Is Pacer Pedometer Step Counter free?
Pacer Pedometer Step Counter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WALK free?
WALK is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pacer Pedometer Step Counter or WALK?
Pacer Pedometer Step Counter is rated higher. Pacer Pedometer Step Counter averages 4.9 out of 5 from 338K ratings, while WALK averages 4.6 from 14 ratings.
Do Pacer Pedometer Step Counter or WALK have ads?
Neither Pacer Pedometer Step Counter nor WALK shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pacer Pedometer Step Counter or WALK?
Pacer Pedometer Step Counter ships an update every 3 weeks, and WALK every 2 weeks. Most recently, Pacer Pedometer Step Counter was updated on November 11, 2026 and WALK on November 4, 2026.

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