Pacer Pedometer Step Counter vs Runora
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
Runora
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Runora, c'est ton coach running personnel, doux et motivant. Dis-nous ton niveau, ton objectif et tes disponibilités : Runora génère automatiquement un plan d'entraînement progressif et adapté à toi, du premier footing au marathon. Ce que tu peux faire : • Créer ton profil de coureuse et définir ton objectif (5 km, 10 km, semi, marathon, reprise, régularité…) • Recevoir un plan progressif et sûr (montée en charge maîtrisée, sortie longue, fractionné, affûtage avant la course) • Suivre tes séances dans un calendrier clair • Déplacer, modifier ou recalculer une séance manquée en un geste • Noter tes résultats et ton ressenti après chaque sortie • Visualiser ta progression, tes allures cibles et ton chrono estimé • Débloquer des badges et monter de niveau au fil de tes séances • Importer tes sorties depuis Apple Santé • Recevoir des rappels doux, jamais culpabilisants Pensée pour toi : • Plans adaptés à ton niveau réel et à ce que tu fais vraiment • Ton et design doux, premium et encourageants • Mode sombre, kilomètres ou miles, notifications personnalisables • Tes données restent sur ton iPhone Runora+ (abonnement) : • Bilans détaillés hebdo et mensuels • Graphiques de progression avancés • Import automatique depuis Apple Santé • Et tout le confort premium pour aller plus loin Runora t'accompagne pas à pas, à ton rythme. On avance ensemble. Les conseils proposés sont indicatifs et ne remplacent pas l'avis d'un professionnel de santé ou d'un coach diplômé. Runora+ est un abonnement auto-renouvelable. L'abonnement annuel (29,99 €/an) inclut 7 jours d'essai gratuit, l'abonnement mensuel est à 4,99 €/mois, et l'option « À vie » est un paiement unique de 49,99 €. Le paiement est débité sur ton compte Apple à la confirmation. L'abonnement se renouvelle automatiquement sauf s'il est annulé au moins 24 h avant la fin de la période en cours ; tu peux le gérer ou le résilier dans les réglages de ton compte App Store. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is chart position: Pacer Pedometer Step Counter at #153 against Runora's unranked. Pacer Pedometer Step Counter also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.5). On price, update cadence, ads 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 Runora sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pacer Pedometer Step Counter | Runora |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (337K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 98.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 337K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #153 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 26.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 515 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pacer Health, Inc | NS GROUP |
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
Runora
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Pacer Pedometer Step Counter
- Premium Subscription$3.991 Month
- Premium Subscription with Trial7 Days trial2 variants$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
Runora
- Runora+ Mensuel$3.991 Month
- Runora+ Annuel7 Days trial$24.991 Year
- Runora+ A vie$44.99
Questions
Is Pacer Pedometer Step Counter free?
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Do Pacer Pedometer Step Counter or Runora have ads?
Which is updated more often, Pacer Pedometer Step Counter or Runora?
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