# Pacer Pedometer Step Counter vs Steps+

The clearest difference is ads: Pacer Pedometer Step Counter at none against Steps+'s shown. Pacer Pedometer Step Counter also leads on ratings volume (330K vs 1.3K) and review sentiment (98% vs 80%). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 Steps+ sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Pacer Pedometer Step Counter against 4.8 for Steps+. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pacer Pedometer Step Counter has 330K ratings behind it against 1.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 98% of Pacer Pedometer Step Counter's written reviews are positive against 80% of Steps+'s.

Pacer Pedometer Step Counter ships an update every 3 weeks, Steps+ every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pacer Pedometer Step Counter | Steps+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (330K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacer-pedometer-step-counter/id600446812/reviews)** | [4.8 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-plus/id778133488/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **330K** | 1.3K |
| Positive reviews | **98.3% of reviews** | 79.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#143** | — |
| Size | 495 MB | 24 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) | [Kenneth Ackerson](https://appshunter.io/developer/313133495) |

## What reviewers say

### Pacer Pedometer Step Counter

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

**Currently charting:** #143 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness, #146 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 with Trial | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Subscription | $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


### Steps+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-plus/id778133488)

This app efficiently tracks your daily steps, calories, and distance using your iPhone's built-in sensors. It integrates with Apple Watch and the Health app to provide a comprehensive view of your activity. Set daily goals, view progress charts, and receive notifications upon reaching them.

**Highlights:** Step and calorie tracking, Apple Watch integration, Daily goal setting, Progress charts, Health app integration, Data export, Customizable themes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Month of Full Version | $3.99 | per month |
| Year of Full Version | $19.99 | per year |
| Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Huge tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gigantic Tip | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accurate step tracking
- 💡 Helpful for weight loss journey
- 🚀 Simple and efficient app
- 👍 Motivating and encouraging
- 👍 Easy to use and understand

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate step counting
- 🐛 Steps count changes over time
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔒 Privacy concerns (random texts)
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Reported bugs**

- Steps count increases even when not moving
- App crashes after iOS 16.11 update
- Incorrect floor counting
- Issues with syncing data from Apple Health

**Requested features**

- Add Arabic language support
- Allow customization of stride length
- Provide more granular achievement goals
- Integrate with Apple Watch and HealthKit
- Add ability to clear step history


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pacer Pedometer Step Counter free?

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

### Is Steps+ free?

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

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

Pacer Pedometer Step Counter is rated higher. Pacer Pedometer Step Counter averages 4.9 out of 5 from 330K ratings, while Steps+ averages 4.8 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do Pacer Pedometer Step Counter or Steps+ have ads?

Steps+ shows ads; Pacer Pedometer Step Counter does not.

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

Pacer Pedometer Step Counter ships an update every 3 weeks, and Steps+ every 2 weeks. Most recently, Pacer Pedometer Step Counter was updated on September 24, 2026 and Steps+ on September 20, 2026.

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