# Pacer Pedometer Step Counter vs Step Tracker

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pacer Pedometer Step Counter | Step Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (335K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacer-pedometer-step-counter/id600446812/reviews)** | [4.8 (411 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-tracker-steps-and-beasts/id6670788226/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **335K** | 411 |
| Positive reviews | **98.3% of reviews** | 91.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#112** | — |
| Size | 515 MB | 56 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) | [Malte Peters](https://appshunter.io/developer/1565746429) |

## What reviewers say

### Pacer Pedometer Step Counter

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

**Currently charting:** #112 Top Free · Health & Fitness, #180 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


### Step Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-tracker-steps-and-beasts/id6670788226)

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:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Weekly Subscription | $0.79 | per 7 days |
| Pro Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Weekly Subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Annual Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly Subscription | $17.90 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Step count is off
- Widgets not updating
- App not starting
- Streak broken due to app update
- Incorrect step/distance tracking

**Requested features**

- Integration with iWatch Home Screen
- More diverse creature rewards
- Bios for creatures
- Ability to compete with friends
- Step count displayed on watch


## Frequently asked 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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