# Pacer Pedometer Step Counter vs Steps

The clearest difference is monetization model: Steps at free against Pacer Pedometer Step Counter's free with in-app purchases. Pacer Pedometer Step Counter's advantage is ratings volume (332K vs 1) and chart position (#165 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 Steps sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 5.0 for Steps. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pacer Pedometer Step Counter has 332K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pacer Pedometer Step Counter | Steps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (332K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacer-pedometer-step-counter/id600446812/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-pedometer-step-counter/id6503658882/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **332K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 98.3% 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** |
| Best chart rank | **#165** | — |
| Size | 516 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pacer Health, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/600446815) | [Hieu Dinh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1470195666) |

## What reviewers say

### Pacer Pedometer Step Counter

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

**Currently charting:** #165 Top Free · Health & Fitness, #174 Top Grossing · 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


### Steps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-pedometer-step-counter/id6503658882)

Effortlessly track your daily walking progress, distance, and calories burned. Set personalized step goals, build streaks, and earn achievement badges to stay motivated on your fitness journey. Integrates with Apple Health for private, on-device tracking.

**Highlights:** Live step, distance, and calorie tracking, Customizable daily step goals, Achievement badges and streaks, 7-day trend and monthly calendar views, Home screen widgets, Apple Health integration

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $11.99 | 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 Steps free?

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

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

Steps is rated higher. Pacer Pedometer Step Counter averages 4.9 out of 5 from 332K ratings, while Steps averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Neither Pacer Pedometer Step Counter nor Steps shows ads.

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

Pacer Pedometer Step Counter ships an update every 3 weeks, and Steps every 3 weeks. Most recently, Pacer Pedometer Step Counter was updated on October 19, 2026 and Steps on October 10, 2026.

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