Comparison

Pacer Pedometer Step Counter vs StepZeno

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

StepZeno

This app helps you track daily steps, distance, and calories burned. Set goals, monitor progress with detailed trends, and join challenges to stay motivated. Unlock advanced insights and customization with a premium subscription.

Highlights
  • Daily step, distance, and calorie tracking
  • Goal setting and real-time progress monitoring
  • Weekly, monthly, and yearly trend analysis
  • Weight logging and historical progress review
  • Step challenges and achievement earning
  • Premium insights and appearance customization
Features
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StepZeno is a simple, motivating step tracker built to help you stay consistent every day. Track your movement, see clear progress, and build healthy momentum with smart insights and challenges. WHAT YOU CAN DO - Track daily steps, distance, active calories, exercise time, and floors - Set step goals and monitor progress in real time - Keep your streak going when you hit daily goals - View weekly, monthly, and yearly trends - Explore average and best performance by day, week, month, and year - Log weight entries and review historical progress - Join daily, weekly, and monthly step challenges - Earn achievements and celebrate milestones STEPZENO PRO Unlock premium features with StepZeno Pro: - Full Insights experience - Advanced history views - Achievement history access - Appearance customization - More features coming soon SUBSCRIPTIONS StepZeno Pro Monthly - Length: 1 month - Price: £3.99/month - Includes a 7-day free trial StepZeno Pro Yearly - Length: 1 year - Price: £24.99/year - Includes a 7-day free trial Subscription terms: - Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. - You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings. - Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Terms of Use: https://domcreator.co.uk/stepzeno-apple/terms.php Privacy Policy: https://domcreator.co.uk/stepzeno-apple/privacy.php

Screenshots

Pacer Pedometer Step Counter4 screens
StepZeno4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Pacer Pedometer Step Counter at none against StepZeno's shown. Pacer Pedometer Step Counter also leads on ratings volume (335K vs 7) and chart position (#116 vs unranked). StepZeno's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 StepZeno sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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 StepZeno. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pacer Pedometer Step Counter has 335K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pacer Pedometer Step Counter ships an update every 3 weeks, StepZeno every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Pacer Pedometer Step Counter versus StepZeno: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPacer Pedometer Step CounterStepZeno
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (335K ratings)5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews98.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings335K — better7
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank#116 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size515 MB25 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperPacer Health, IncDaumantas Sodaitis

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%

StepZeno

All ratings7 ratings
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

StepZeno

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
2 purchases

StepZeno

Subscriptions2
  • StepZeno Pro Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • StepZeno Pro Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Pacer Pedometer Step Counter free?
Pacer Pedometer Step Counter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StepZeno free?
StepZeno is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pacer Pedometer Step Counter or StepZeno?
StepZeno is rated higher. Pacer Pedometer Step Counter averages 4.9 out of 5 from 335K ratings, while StepZeno averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.
Do Pacer Pedometer Step Counter or StepZeno have ads?
StepZeno shows ads; Pacer Pedometer Step Counter does not.
Which is updated more often, Pacer Pedometer Step Counter or StepZeno?
Pacer Pedometer Step Counter ships an update every 3 weeks, and StepZeno every 5 days. Most recently, Pacer Pedometer Step Counter was updated on October 30, 2026 and StepZeno on October 8, 2026.

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