# Pacer Pedometer Step Counter vs The Pedometer

The clearest difference is rating: Pacer Pedometer Step Counter at 4.9 against The Pedometer's 3.9. Pacer Pedometer Step Counter also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (337K vs 17). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pacer Pedometer Step Counter sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and The Pedometer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pacer Pedometer Step Counter holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pacer Pedometer Step Counter has 337K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 98% of Pacer Pedometer Step Counter's written reviews are positive against 82% of The Pedometer's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pacer Pedometer Step Counter | The Pedometer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (337K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacer-pedometer-step-counter/id600446812/reviews)** | [3.9 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-pedometer-step-counter/id736071203/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **337K** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | **98.3% of reviews** | 82.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#165** | — |
| Size | 515 MB | 181 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Pacer Health, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/600446815) | [MUTLU ISLER TEKNOLOJI VE ILETISIM HIZMETLERI TICARET LTD STI](https://appshunter.io/developer/547195384) |

## What reviewers say

### Pacer Pedometer Step Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacer-pedometer-step-counter/id600446812)

**Currently charting:** #165 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness, #193 Top Free · Health & Fitness (US App Store)

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:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Subscription with Trial | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium with Free Trial | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium with Free Trial | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium with Free Trial | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Access (with Trial) | $49.99 | per year |
| Pacer Premium Yearly | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Steps/distance disappearing from history
- GPS issues causing inaccurate location tracking
- App crashes or freezes on certain devices

**Requested features**

- 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


### The Pedometer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-pedometer-step-counter/id736071203)

Track your daily, monthly, and annual steps with detailed graphs to monitor progress towards your goals. This app also offers features for creating walking routes, breathing exercises, and managing water intake, weight, and calories. Stay motivated with daily reminders and access healthy lifestyle content.

**Highlights:** Step counting (daily, monthly, annual), Progress graphs and goal tracking, Walking route creation and sharing, Breathing exercises, Water diary, weight tracker, calorie counter, Daily motivational notifications, HealthKit data integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pacer Pedometer Step Counter free?

Pacer Pedometer Step Counter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is The Pedometer free?

The Pedometer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pacer Pedometer Step Counter or The Pedometer?

Pacer Pedometer Step Counter is rated higher. Pacer Pedometer Step Counter averages 4.9 out of 5 from 337K ratings, while The Pedometer averages 3.9 from 17 ratings.

### Do Pacer Pedometer Step Counter or The Pedometer have ads?

The Pedometer shows ads; Pacer Pedometer Step Counter does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pacer Pedometer Step Counter or The Pedometer?

Pacer Pedometer Step Counter ships an update every 3 weeks, and The Pedometer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Pacer Pedometer Step Counter was updated on November 8, 2026 and The Pedometer on November 1, 2026.

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