Comparison

Pacer Pedometer Step Counter vs Pedometer++

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

Pedometer++

Track your daily steps, walking distance, calories burned, and heart rate. Set goals, earn badges, and view progress with easy-to-read graphs. Explore routes, create custom paths, and download offline maps for outdoor adventures.

Highlights
  • Step counting
  • Distance and calorie tracking
  • Custom goal setting
  • Progress graphs and badges
  • Route creation and import
  • Offline map downloads
  • Apple Watch complications
Features
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Available on the iPhone and Apple Watch, Pedometer++ is the best way to review your step count, walking distance, active calories, and heart rate data. Set a custom step count goal and track your progress over time. The built-in graphs make reviewing your data easy and fun. Everyone loves awards, and Pedometer++ includes a range of Badges to motivate and reward your hard work! The app also totals how far you’ve walked each day, and even counts the flights of stairs you encounter each day. With full-featured widget support, Pedometer++ can display your step count or update you on your daily progress right from your iPhone's lock screen or home screen. You can also share your workouts with others and view trends over time. The Apple Watch app puts all this data on your wrist. With a wide range of Complications, it’s easy to check your progress with just a glance. Add a single Complication to your daily watch face, or add several to build a comprehensive fitness-focused look! DETAILS: For best results, keep your iPhone on you as you move throughout the day, ideally in a pocket close to your hips. If you have an Apple Watch, you can set Pedometer++ to sync step data across your devices for the most accurate data possible. The Apple Watch app can also start and track indoor and outdoor walking and running workouts and can serve as your guide while hiking. ROUTES & MAPPING: Pedometer++ is your ultimate companion for exploring the great outdoors. It allows you to import GPX files for waypoints and routes set by others. You can also use the app to create your own routes. Simply tap on your desired start and end points, and Pedometer++ will find the shortest route between them. You can then tweak the route based on terrain, trail popularity, or personal preference. Pedometer++ shows the distance of a route, the elevation changes you will encounter, and the estimated time it will take you to reach your destination. You can also monitor the weather that is expected along your route. The best part is that custom routing is available on the iPhone and Apple Watch. Of course, being out in nature often means losing cell service, so Pedometer++ allows you to download offline map data for large areas, not just for your specific route. Offline map data is also available on the iPhone and Apple Watch, as long as your Watch is within range of your phone. NOTES: Pedometer++ integrates with the Apple Health app to collect and display step data collected by your Apple Watch. Pedometer++ includes an optional premium subscription. This is offered on a monthly or annual basis. If you choose to purchase a subscription, your payment will be charged to your iTunes account. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled within 24 hours before the end of the current period. After purchase, you can turn off auto-renewal anytime by going to your Account Settings on the App Store. Access to iPhone-based workout tracking is only available to Pedometer++ Premium subscribers. LEARN MORE: Privacy Policy: https://pedometer.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://pedometer.app/terms

Screenshots

Pacer Pedometer Step Counter4 screens
Pedometer++4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Pacer Pedometer Step Counter at none against Pedometer++'s shown. Pacer Pedometer Step Counter also leads on review sentiment (98% vs 70%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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 and Pedometer++ sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Pacer Pedometer Step Counter against 4.8 for Pedometer++. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 330K and 182K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 98% of Pacer Pedometer Step Counter's written reviews are positive against 70% of Pedometer++'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Pacer Pedometer Step Counter versus Pedometer++: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPacer Pedometer Step CounterPedometer++
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (330K ratings) — better4.8 (182K ratings)
Positive reviews98.3% of reviews — better70.3% of reviews
Number of ratings330K — better182K
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#121#79 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size495 MB123 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperPacer Health, IncCross Forward Consulting, LLC

Customer experience

Pacer Pedometer Step Counter

All ratings329,832 ratings
Positive98.4%
Neutral0.8%
Negative0.8%
Written reviews17,831 reviews
Positive98.3%
Neutral0.6%
Negative1.1%

Pedometer++

All ratings182,221 ratings
Positive95.4%
Neutral2.2%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews2,680 reviews
Positive70.3%
Neutral8.2%
Negative21.5%

User reviews

Pacer Pedometer Step Counter

From 330K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Accurate step tracking
  • 💡 Motivating challenges and goals
  • 🤝 Supportive community
  • 📊 Detailed activity history and reports

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent step/distance tracking
  • 💰 Premium features behind paywall
  • 🔍 Difficulty finding certain features
  • 🤖 Impersonal coaching/guidance
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns with sharing activity

Pedometer++

From 182K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Motivating and easy to use
  • 👍 Customizable goals and challenges
  • 🚀 Simple and straightforward interface
  • 👍 Helpful for tracking fitness progress
  • 🚀 Syncs well with Apple Health

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inaccurate step and floor tracking
  • 🐛 Inconsistent data sync between devices
  • 🐛 Steps/distance randomly deducted
  • 🔋 High battery drain on Apple Watch
  • 🐛 Monthly challenges not always working

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

Pedometer++

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Steps not syncing properly between devices
  • Incorrect step and distance calculations
  • Losing long-standing streaks and progress

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add ability to manually adjust steps
  • Provide more detailed historical data
  • Allow setting a custom start of the week
  • Include a 'sick day' or 'rest day' option
  • Improve accuracy of stairs/floors tracking

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
12 purchases

Pedometer++

Subscriptions8
  • Pedometer++ Premium7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Pedometer++ Premium7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Pedometer++ Premium$3.991 Month
Show 5 more
  • Pedometer++ Premium7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Pedometer++ Premium$5.991 Month
  • Pedometer++ Premium7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Pedometer++ Premium7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Pedometer++ Premium7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time4
  • Generous Tip$0.99
  • Tip$1.99
  • Remove Advertisements$1.99
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  • Amazing Tip$4.99

Questions

Is Pacer Pedometer Step Counter free?
Pacer Pedometer Step Counter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pedometer++ free?
Pedometer++ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pacer Pedometer Step Counter or Pedometer++?
Pacer Pedometer Step Counter is rated higher. Pacer Pedometer Step Counter averages 4.9 out of 5 from 330K ratings, while Pedometer++ averages 4.8 from 182K ratings.
Do Pacer Pedometer Step Counter or Pedometer++ have ads?
Pedometer++ shows ads; Pacer Pedometer Step Counter does not.
Which is updated more often, Pacer Pedometer Step Counter or Pedometer++?
Pacer Pedometer Step Counter ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pedometer++ every 3 weeks. Most recently, Pacer Pedometer Step Counter was updated on September 24, 2026 and Pedometer++ on September 24, 2026.
Which is more popular, Pacer Pedometer Step Counter or Pedometer++?
Pacer Pedometer Step Counter currently peaks at #121 in the App Store charts, and Pedometer++ at #79. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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