Comparison

Pacer Pedometer Step Counter vs Step Tracker

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

Step Tracker

This app transforms your daily steps into a fun, collectible adventure. Walk to hatch eggs and discover over 200 unique creatures, with rarer beasts unlocked through consistent activity. Track your progress with detailed statistics and motivating home screen widgets.

Highlights
  • Collect 200 unique beasts
  • Daily streak rewards for rare creatures
  • Detailed step, distance, and calorie statistics
  • Motivating home screen widgets
  • Apple Health and wearable support
Features
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Turn your daily steps into a real adventure! Steps & Beasts motivates you to walk more by turning every step into progress on your very own Journey — hatching eggs, collecting Beasts, and unlocking a whole world along the way. WHY STEPS & BEASTS? Every morning starts with a new egg. Walk toward your step goal and watch it hatch into a unique Beast. At the same time, your character moves forward on the Journey — a real path that grows with your steps, taking you through new biomes, landmarks, and levels. FEATURES YOU'LL LOVE: • YOUR OWN JOURNEY Every step carries your character down a living path. Explore distinct biomes, reach landmarks, open treasure chests, and level up as your total steps add up. • COLLECT 250+ UNIQUE BEASTS Hatch a new Beast every time you reach your goal. Hatch the same Beast again and again to unlock shiny Gold and Glitter looks. • QUESTS, XP & FEATHERS Complete quests along the Journey to earn XP and Feathers, then spend Feathers in the Shop on new looks for your character. • DAILY STREAK REWARDS Keep your streak alive to unlock rarer and more legendary Beasts. • DETAILED STATISTICS Track your daily steps, distance, calories, and 7-day averages — plus motivating charts and comparisons. • WIDGETS THAT MOTIVATE Watch your egg evolve as you move — right from your iPhone home screen or Lock Screen. • APPLE WATCH & APPLE HEALTH Steps are tracked automatically from your iPhone, Apple Watch, or any Apple Health‑compatible wearable. • NEVER LOSE PROGRESS Your steps, Beasts, and Journey are safely backed up to iCloud, so switching to a new iPhone is effortless. Start your Journey today and make walking the highlight of your day! Support: malte@stepsandbeasts.app Privacy: https://stepsandbeasts.app/privacy Terms: https://stepsandbeasts.app/terms EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Pacer Pedometer Step Counter4 screens
Step Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Pacer Pedometer Step Counter at 335K against Step Tracker's 411. Pacer Pedometer Step Counter also leads on chart position (#112 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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 Step Tracker sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $0.79 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Pacer Pedometer Step Counter against 4.8 for Step Tracker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pacer Pedometer Step Counter has 335K ratings behind it against 411, 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 92% of Step Tracker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pacer Pedometer Step Counter ships an update every 3 weeks, Step Tracker every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Pacer Pedometer Step Counter versus Step Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPacer Pedometer Step CounterStep Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (335K ratings) — better4.8 (411 ratings)
Positive reviews98.3% of reviews — better91.8% of reviews
Number of ratings335K — better411
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#112 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size515 MB56 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperPacer Health, IncMalte Peters

Customer experience

Pacer Pedometer Step Counter

All ratings331,698 ratings
Positive98.4%
Neutral0.8%
Negative0.8%
Written reviews18,855 reviews
Positive98.3%
Neutral0.6%
Negative1.1%

Step Tracker

All ratings366 ratings
Positive95.9%
Neutral1.4%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews97 reviews
Positive91.8%
Neutral1.0%
Negative7.2%

User reviews

Pacer Pedometer Step Counter

From 335K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Accurate step tracking
  • 💡 Motivating challenges and goals
  • 🤝 Supportive community
  • 📊 Detailed activity history and reports

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent step/distance tracking
  • 💰 Premium features behind paywall
  • 🔍 Difficulty finding certain features
  • 🤖 Impersonal coaching/guidance
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns with sharing activity

Step Tracker

From 411 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ✨ Cute and adorable beasts
  • 🚀 Highly motivating for walking
  • 👍 Easy to use interface
  • 💡 Gamified step tracking
  • 💖 Makes fitness fun

Room to improve

  • 💰 Requires paid membership/subscription
  • 🐛 Step count accuracy issues
  • 🔁 Repetitive creature rewards
  • 💸 Lifetime subscription expensive
  • 🖼️ AI-generated art, repetitive

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

Step Tracker

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Step count is off
  • Widgets not updating
  • App not starting
  • Streak broken due to app update
  • Incorrect step/distance tracking
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  • Charged for subscription unexpectedly

Requested features

8 requests
  • Integration with iWatch Home Screen
  • More diverse creature rewards
  • Bios for creatures
  • Ability to compete with friends
  • Step count displayed on watch
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  • Widgets for home screen
  • More beasts to collect
  • Option to hide potential animals until earned

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Pacer Pedometer Step Counter

Subscriptions9
  • Premium Subscription with Trial7 Days trial3 variants$3.991 Month
  • Premium Subscription$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
13 purchases

Step Tracker

Subscriptions8
  • Pro Weekly Subscription$0.797 Days
  • Pro Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Weekly Subscription$1.997 Days
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  • Pro Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Pro Annual Subscription3 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • Pro Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$17.901 Year
  • Annual Subscription3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Pro Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time5
  • Pro Lifetime$24.99
  • Pro Lifetime$39.99
  • Pro Lifetime$49.99
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  • Pro Lifetime$59.99
  • Pro Lifetime$99.99

Questions

Is Pacer Pedometer Step Counter free?
Pacer Pedometer Step Counter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Step Tracker free?
Step Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pacer Pedometer Step Counter or Step Tracker?
Pacer Pedometer Step Counter is rated higher. Pacer Pedometer Step Counter averages 4.9 out of 5 from 335K ratings, while Step Tracker averages 4.8 from 411 ratings.
Do Pacer Pedometer Step Counter or Step Tracker have ads?
Neither Pacer Pedometer Step Counter nor Step Tracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pacer Pedometer Step Counter or Step Tracker?
Pacer Pedometer Step Counter ships an update every 3 weeks, and Step Tracker every 2 weeks. Most recently, Pacer Pedometer Step Counter was updated on October 29, 2026 and Step Tracker on October 25, 2026.

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