Comparison

Pacer Pedometer Step Counter vs Spartan Log

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

Spartan Log

Features
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Spartan Log transforme tes séances de musculation en une progression claire et motivante. Un programme qui s'adapte à toi Suis le programme Spartan structuré en rotations de séances. À chaque exercice, Spartan Log te suggère la charge à utiliser en fonction de tes performances passées. Mesure tes vrais progrès • 1RM estimé (E1RM) calculé automatiquement • Historique complet de toutes tes séances • Statistiques et graphiques d'évolution • Suivi du poids de corps avec tendances Reste motivé • Système de grades : Bronze, Argent, Or, Platine, Diamant, Maître • Points d'XP et séries hebdomadaires • Badges et objectifs personnalisés Pratique en salle • Minuteur de repos avec Live Activity et widget • 100 % hors-ligne — tes données restent sur ton iPhone Pas de compte, pas d'abonnement caché. Juste toi et ta progression.

Screenshots

Pacer Pedometer Step Counter4 screens
Spartan Log4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Spartan Log at none against Pacer Pedometer Step Counter's 10. Pacer Pedometer Step Counter's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and chart position (#160 vs unranked). On price, ads and device support 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. Spartan Log asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pacer Pedometer Step Counter ships an update every 3 weeks, Spartan Log every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Pacer Pedometer Step Counter versus Spartan Log: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPacer Pedometer Step CounterSpartan Log
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (337K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews98.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings337K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#160 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size515 MB7 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperPacer Health, IncNS 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

Spartan Log

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Pacer Pedometer Step Counter

Subscriptions9
  • 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
None

Spartan Log

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pacer Pedometer Step Counter free?
Pacer Pedometer Step Counter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Spartan Log free?
Spartan Log is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pacer Pedometer Step Counter or Spartan Log have ads?
Neither Pacer Pedometer Step Counter nor Spartan Log shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pacer Pedometer Step Counter or Spartan Log?
Pacer Pedometer Step Counter ships an update every 3 weeks, and Spartan Log every 2 months. Most recently, Pacer Pedometer Step Counter was updated on November 9, 2026 and Spartan Log on October 31, 2026.

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