# Pacer Pedometer Step Counter vs StepUp

The clearest difference is update cadence: StepUp at daily against Pacer Pedometer Step Counter's every 3 weeks. Pacer Pedometer Step Counter's advantage is review sentiment (98% vs 70%) and ratings volume (337K vs 62). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 StepUp sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Pacer Pedometer Step Counter against 4.8 for StepUp. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pacer Pedometer Step Counter has 337K ratings behind it against 62, 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 70% of StepUp's.

Pacer Pedometer Step Counter ships an update every 3 weeks, StepUp daily. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pacer Pedometer Step Counter | StepUp |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (337K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacer-pedometer-step-counter/id600446812/reviews)** | [4.8 (62 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepup-retro-pedometer/id6502121777/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **337K** | 62 |
| Positive reviews | **98.3% of reviews** | 70.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#146** | — |
| Size | 515 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Pacer Health, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/600446815) | [App Craft Consulting](https://appshunter.io/developer/1744452155) |

## What reviewers say

### Pacer Pedometer Step Counter

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

**Currently charting:** #146 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness, #187 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 | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Subscription with Trial | $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


### StepUp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepup-retro-pedometer/id6502121777)

This app helps you track your daily steps and reach your fitness goals. It offers supportive notifications, a unique feature to block distracting apps until your goal is met, and customizable home screen widgets. Your health data remains private on your device.

**Highlights:** Step tracking, Supportive notifications, App blocking feature, Home screen widgets, 100% private data, Customizable widgets

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| StepUp Extended \| Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| StepUp Extended \| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| StepUp Extended \| Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| StepUp Extended \| Gift | Free | one-time |
| StepUp Extended \| Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pacer Pedometer Step Counter free?

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

### Is StepUp free?

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

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

Pacer Pedometer Step Counter is rated higher. Pacer Pedometer Step Counter averages 4.9 out of 5 from 337K ratings, while StepUp averages 4.8 from 62 ratings.

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

Neither Pacer Pedometer Step Counter nor StepUp shows ads.

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

Pacer Pedometer Step Counter ships an update every 3 weeks, and StepUp daily. Most recently, Pacer Pedometer Step Counter was updated on November 7, 2026 and StepUp on November 4, 2026.

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