Pacer Pedometer Step Counter vs RowPal
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
RowPal
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Make ANY rowing machine fun! Whether you have a fancy Concept2 or a less fancy Acme Rower, RowPal aims to make indoor rowing fun and habit-forming (even though it’s a killer). It works with any rowing machine using the front camera to count strokes, or can connect to the Concept2's PM5 to track strokes, splits, and metres directly. It's free and no account is needed. Just download, row and start your rowing habit today. Features: - Works with any rowing machine - Race the ghost of your personal best - Row alongside a pace boat - See your splits - Charts for stroke rate, stroke length, pace, and watts - Export row data as CSV - Saves rows to Concept2 Logbook - Works with Apple Watch - Syncs with Apple Health Privacy policy https://www.rowpal.app/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RowPal at none against Pacer Pedometer Step Counter's 11. RowPal also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). Pacer Pedometer Step Counter's advantage is chart position (#133 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). 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
Both are free to download. Pacer Pedometer Step Counter sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. RowPal asks for nothing beyond the download.
Pacer Pedometer Step Counter ships an update every 3 weeks, RowPal every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pacer Pedometer Step Counter | RowPal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (336K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 98.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 336K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #133 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 515 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pacer Health, Inc | Rob Winters |
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
RowPal
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Pacer Pedometer Step Counter
- 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
RowPal
No in-app purchases
Questions
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