# Pacer Pedometer Step Counter vs StepZeno

The clearest difference is ads: Pacer Pedometer Step Counter at none against StepZeno's shown. Pacer Pedometer Step Counter also leads on ratings volume (336K 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.

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.

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 336K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.

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 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pacer Pedometer Step Counter | StepZeno |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (336K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacer-pedometer-step-counter/id600446812/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepzeno-step-counter/id6762019548/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **336K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 98.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#116** | — |
| Size | 515 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pacer Health, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/600446815) | [Daumantas Sodaitis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1890521144) |

## What reviewers say

### Pacer Pedometer Step Counter

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

**Currently charting:** #116 Top Free · Health & Fitness, #171 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


### StepZeno

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepzeno-step-counter/id6762019548)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| StepZeno Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| StepZeno Pro Yearly | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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 336K 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 28, 2026.

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