Pacer Pedometer Step Counter vs Step Counter Plus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Step Counter Plus
This app tracks your steps in real-time with a beautiful home screen displaying your progress and goals. Visualize your activity with interactive graphs, trends, and heatmaps to stay motivated and consistent. It seamlessly integrates with Apple Health without needing GPS.
- Real-time step tracking
- Daily goal setting and progress monitoring
- Interactive daily, monthly, and yearly graphs
- Activity trends and streaks
- Heatmap visualization of active days
- Seamless Apple Health integration
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The lightest, smartest pedometer app. Track steps in real time, conquer daily goals, stay motivated - all on your iPhone Even Apple's built-in Health app does not show steps in real time - but Step Counter Plus does !! Watch your progress as you walk and stay motivated Beautiful Home Screen: Step count, target, and hourly graph to spot sedentary stretches and keep you active. Other Intuitive Views: - Interactive Graphs: Visualize daily, yearly, and monthly data with easy-to-read charts. Spot patterns at a glance. - Trends & Streaks: Build momentum by tracking longest streaks and activity trends. Challenge yourself to stay consistent. - Heatmaps: Uncover your most active days with vibrant designs. Push harder on lighter periods. - Daily Targets: Set and adjust personalized goals effortlessly. Follow real-time progress on your walking journey. - Historical Data: Review past performance, celebrate wins, and find growth opportunities. - Built for Motivation: Actionable visuals and insights keep you focused and driven. - No GPS needed – saves battery while integrating seamlessly with Apple Health. Download Daily Steps free today and take your first step! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Pacer Pedometer Step Counter at none against Step Counter Plus's shown. Pacer Pedometer Step Counter also leads on chart position (#127 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Pacer Pedometer Step Counter sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Step Counter Plus sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Pacer Pedometer Step Counter ships an update every 3 weeks, Step Counter Plus every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and July 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pacer Pedometer Step Counter | Step Counter Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (330K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 98.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 330K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #127 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 495 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pacer Health, Inc | Farid Ahmad |
Customer experience
Pacer Pedometer Step Counter
Step Counter Plus
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 Counter Plus
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Pacer Pedometer Step Counter
- 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
Step Counter Plus
- Monthly7 Days trial$0.991 Month
- Yearly7 Days trial$5.991 Year
- Pro Features$2.99
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