# Pacer Pedometer Step Counter vs Walker

The clearest difference is ads: Pacer Pedometer Step Counter at none against Walker's shown. Pacer Pedometer Step Counter also leads on review sentiment (98% vs 67%) and ratings volume (337K vs 1.6K). On price, 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 Walker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pacer Pedometer Step Counter has 337K ratings behind it against 1.6K, 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 67% of Walker's.

Pacer Pedometer Step Counter ships an update every 3 weeks, Walker every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pacer Pedometer Step Counter | Walker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (337K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacer-pedometer-step-counter/id600446812/reviews)** | [4.6 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walker-pedometer-with-motion/id777461884/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **337K** | 1.6K |
| Positive reviews | **98.3% of reviews** | 67.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#142** | — |
| Size | 515 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pacer Health, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/600446815) | [Naoya Araki](https://appshunter.io/developer/435849505) |

## What reviewers say

### Pacer Pedometer Step Counter

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

**Currently charting:** #142 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness, #151 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


### Walker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walker-pedometer-with-motion/id777461884)

Track your daily steps, calories burned, and body metrics like weight, body fat, and blood pressure. This power-saving pedometer app helps manage weight loss and overall health, with features like GPS route tracking and world rankings.

**Highlights:** Step tracking, Calorie tracking, Body weight management, Body fat tracking, Blood pressure tracking, GPS route tracking, World rankings

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate step tracking
- 💡 Detailed graphs and statistics
- 🚀 Works well with M7 chip
- 👍 Integrates with Health app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent step tracking
- 🐛 Fails to update steps regularly
- 🐛 Inaccurate distance measurements
- 🐛 Freezes or stops working
- 🔍 Lacks instructions or guidance

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect day/month/year counts in statistics
- Ads still show up despite paid ad-free version
- Fails to sync with Health app on some devices

**Requested features**

- Option to set daily step goal
- Ability to view step history by minute/hour
- GPS route tracking for walks/runs
- Customizable data display and graphs


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pacer Pedometer Step Counter free?

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

### Is Walker free?

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

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

Pacer Pedometer Step Counter is rated higher. Pacer Pedometer Step Counter averages 4.9 out of 5 from 337K ratings, while Walker averages 4.6 from 1.6K ratings.

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

Walker shows ads; Pacer Pedometer Step Counter does not.

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

Pacer Pedometer Step Counter ships an update every 3 weeks, and Walker every 3 months. Most recently, Pacer Pedometer Step Counter was updated on November 5, 2026 and Walker on November 1, 2026.

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