Comparison

Pacer Pedometer Step Counter vs Vinara

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

Vinara

Features
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Vinara follows your cycle, your pregnancy and your baby - in Kurdish, Arabic or English, in a language you actually read. YOUR CYCLE - Log period days, symptoms and mood in one tap - See your next period and your fertile window - A calendar that shows the months behind you and the ones ahead PREGNANCY - Week by week, from the first week to birth - A size comparison for every week - What is happening to your body, and what to expect next YOUR BABY - Feeds, sleep and nappies - Weight, height and head circumference - More than one baby in the same app HEALTH ARTICLES Plain-language reading on cycles, fertility, pregnancy, breastfeeding and your baby's health. PRIVACY IS THE POINT - No account. No sign-in. No email address. - Everything you write is stored in a database on your phone - Lock the app with your fingerprint, face or a code - Export your data, or delete all of it, whenever you want - No advertising network is in this app Vinara is for information and personal tracking. It is not a substitute for a doctor. If you are worried about your health or your pregnancy, see a professional.

Screenshots

Pacer Pedometer Step Counter4 screens
Vinara4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Vinara at none against Pacer Pedometer Step Counter's 11. Pacer Pedometer Step Counter's advantage is chart position (#161 vs unranked). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Vinara asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Pacer Pedometer Step Counter versus Vinara: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPacer Pedometer Step CounterVinara
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (336K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews98.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings336K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#161 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size515 MB24 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperPacer Health, IncSULI SARDAM

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

Vinara

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
None

Vinara

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 Vinara free?
Vinara is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pacer Pedometer Step Counter or Vinara have ads?
Neither Pacer Pedometer Step Counter nor Vinara shows ads.

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