# Pacer Pedometer Step Counter vs 10k Steps+

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 (#151 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.

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.

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.

Pacer Pedometer Step Counter ships an update every 3 weeks, 10k Steps+ every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pacer Pedometer Step Counter | 10k Steps+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (335K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacer-pedometer-step-counter/id600446812/reviews) | **[5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/10k-steps-plus/id6756194756/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **335K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 98.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#151** | — |
| Size | 516 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pacer Health, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/600446815) | [Night House LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1809212322) |

## What reviewers say

### Pacer Pedometer Step Counter

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

**Currently charting:** #151 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness, #192 Top Free · 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


### 10k Steps+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/10k-steps-plus/id6756194756)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Pro Annual | $34.99 | per year |
| Streak Repair | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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 23, 2026 and 10k Steps+ on October 10, 2026.

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