Comparison

Pacer Pedometer Step Counter vs 10k Steps+

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

10k Steps+

This app helps you build healthy habits and achieve your daily step goals through real-time tracking, personalized AI coaching, and motivational challenges. It offers detailed progress analytics and streak tracking to keep you accountable on your fitness journey.

Highlights
  • Live step tracking
  • AI health coaching
  • Streak tracking
  • Progress analytics
  • Group challenges
  • Customizable goals
Features
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10k Steps is the simplest and most powerful way to stay consistent, build healthy habits, and hit your daily step goal every single day. Whether you are trying to lose weight, boost your energy, or build discipline, 10k Steps keeps you motivated with real-time tracking, streaks, challenges, and beautiful progress analytics. WHY 10K STEPS WORKS 10k Steps is not just a counter. It is a habit builder. Your progress, streaks, and trends are displayed clearly so you stay motivated and accountable. FEATURES • Live Step Tracking Automatically syncs your steps, floors climbed, distance walked, and calories burned from Apple Health. • Streak Tracking See how many days in a row you have hit your goal and push yourself to keep going. • Progress Analytics View trends over 7, 30, 90, and 365 days to understand your growth. • Weekly Consistency Score Get a simple breakdown showing how consistent you have been this week. • Group Challenges Compete with friends or create your own challenge for extra motivation. • Custom Goals Adjust your daily step goal at any time based on your fitness journey. 10K STEPS PRO (Optional Upgrade) Unlock the full experience with: • Unlimited Challenges • Advanced Analytics (30, 90, and 365 day trends) • Weekly Consistency insights • Premium motivation tools Start your 3 day free trial anytime. PRIVATE AND SECURE Your data stays private. 10k Steps uses Apple Health securely and never shares or sells your personal information. MADE FOR EVERYONE Whether you are starting your fitness journey or are already active, 10k Steps helps you stay consistent and accountable one step at a time. Hit your 10,000 steps every day. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Pacer Pedometer Step Counter4 screens
10k Steps+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Pacer Pedometer Step Counter at 335K against 10k Steps+'s 9. Pacer Pedometer Step Counter also leads on chart position (#156 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). 10k Steps+'s advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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 10k Steps+ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. 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 5.0 for 10k Steps+. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pacer Pedometer Step Counter has 335K ratings behind it against 9, 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 100% of 10k Steps+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pacer Pedometer Step Counter ships an update every 3 weeks, 10k Steps+ every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Pacer Pedometer Step Counter versus 10k Steps+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPacer Pedometer Step Counter10k Steps+
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (335K ratings)5.0 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews98.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings335K — better9
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank#156 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size516 MB50 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperPacer Health, IncNight House LLC

Customer experience

Pacer Pedometer Step Counter

All ratings331,698 ratings
Positive98.4%
Neutral0.8%
Negative0.8%
Written reviews18,764 reviews
Positive98.3%
Neutral0.6%
Negative1.1%

10k Steps+

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

10k Steps+

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
3 purchases

10k Steps+

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly3 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Pro Annual3 Days trial$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Streak Repair$2.99

Questions

Is Pacer Pedometer Step Counter free?
Pacer Pedometer Step Counter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 10k Steps+ free?
10k Steps+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pacer Pedometer Step Counter or 10k Steps+?
10k Steps+ is rated higher. Pacer Pedometer Step Counter averages 4.9 out of 5 from 335K ratings, while 10k Steps+ averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.
Do Pacer Pedometer Step Counter or 10k Steps+ have ads?
Neither Pacer Pedometer Step Counter nor 10k Steps+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pacer Pedometer Step Counter or 10k Steps+?
Pacer Pedometer Step Counter ships an update every 3 weeks, and 10k Steps+ every 5 days. Most recently, Pacer Pedometer Step Counter was updated on October 22, 2026 and 10k Steps+ on October 10, 2026.

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