# Pacer Pedometer Step Counter vs PathPal

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pacer Pedometer Step Counter at 98% against PathPal's 33%. Pacer Pedometer Step Counter also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.1) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). PathPal's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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 PathPal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 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 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pacer Pedometer Step Counter has 336K ratings behind it against 34, 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 33% of PathPal's.

Pacer Pedometer Step Counter ships an update every 3 weeks, PathPal every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pacer Pedometer Step Counter | PathPal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (336K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacer-pedometer-step-counter/id600446812/reviews)** | [4.1 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pathpal-auto-track-activity/id6504746030/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **336K** | 34 |
| Positive reviews | **98.3% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#134** | — |
| Size | 515 MB | 143 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pacer Health, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/600446815) | [GUSTOVERSE PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629562406) |

## What reviewers say

### Pacer Pedometer Step Counter

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

**Currently charting:** #134 Top Free · Health & Fitness, #146 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


### PathPal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pathpal-auto-track-activity/id6504746030)

Automatically tracks your daily activities like walking, running, and cycling without manual input. It provides detailed analysis of your movements, routes on a map, and calories burned, offering insights to optimize your routines and make informed health decisions.

**Highlights:** Automatic continuous tracking, Activity recognition (walking, running, cycling), Detailed activity analysis, Elevation tracking, Calorie counter, Routes on map, Daily storyline with places

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PathPal Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| PathPal Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| PathPal Yearly | $44.99 | 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 PathPal free?

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

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

Pacer Pedometer Step Counter is rated higher. Pacer Pedometer Step Counter averages 4.9 out of 5 from 336K ratings, while PathPal averages 4.1 from 34 ratings.

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

Neither Pacer Pedometer Step Counter nor PathPal shows ads.

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

Pacer Pedometer Step Counter ships an update every 3 weeks, and PathPal every 8 days. Most recently, Pacer Pedometer Step Counter was updated on October 28, 2026 and PathPal on October 27, 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.*