# Pacer Pedometer Step Counter vs Stepz

The clearest difference is monetization model: Pacer Pedometer Step Counter at free with in-app purchases against Stepz's subscription. Pacer Pedometer Step Counter also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.9 vs 4.5). Stepz's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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 Stepz sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. 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 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pacer Pedometer Step Counter has 330K ratings behind it against 33K, 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 75% of Stepz's.

Pacer Pedometer Step Counter ships an update every 3 weeks, Stepz weekly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pacer Pedometer Step Counter | Stepz |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (330K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacer-pedometer-step-counter/id600446812/reviews)** | [4.5 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepz-step-counter-and-tracker/id839671656/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **330K** | 33K |
| Positive reviews | **98.3% of reviews** | 75.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#127** | — |
| Size | 495 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Pacer Health, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/600446815) | [Mosaic S.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/570748343) |

## What reviewers say

### Pacer Pedometer Step Counter

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

**Currently charting:** #127 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness, #160 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


### Stepz

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepz-step-counter-and-tracker/id839671656)

This app automatically tracks your daily steps using your device's motion coprocessor, conserving battery life. It provides detailed activity overviews, allows goal setting, and integrates with Apple Health for a comprehensive fitness picture. Your data is stored privately on your device.

**Highlights:** Automatic step recording, Low battery drain, Apple Health integration, Daily step goal setting, Distance calculation, Floors climbed tracking, Apple Watch app

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Prime with Free Trial | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Pro with Free Trial | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Pro | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Bundle Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Bundle Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly - Free Trial | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Bundle - Free Trial | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Bundle | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Stepz PRO | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate step tracking
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 🚀 Motivating and encouraging
- 👍 Helpful for fitness goals
- 👍 Integrates well with Apple Health

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent step counting
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔍 Intrusive ads
- 🔍 Cluttered and confusing UI changes

**Reported bugs**

- Steps not accurately recorded
- Data loss and sync issues
- Crashes and freezes on launch

**Requested features**

- Add ability to set custom stride length
- Improve data sync and history tracking
- Add more detailed analytics and insights
- Provide a one-time purchase option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pacer Pedometer Step Counter free?

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

### Is Stepz free?

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

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

Pacer Pedometer Step Counter is rated higher. Pacer Pedometer Step Counter averages 4.9 out of 5 from 330K ratings, while Stepz averages 4.5 from 33K ratings.

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

Stepz shows ads; Pacer Pedometer Step Counter does not.

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

Pacer Pedometer Step Counter ships an update every 3 weeks, and Stepz weekly. Most recently, Pacer Pedometer Step Counter was updated on September 24, 2026 and Stepz on September 24, 2026.

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