# Pacer Pedometer Step Counter vs Walk Diary

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pacer Pedometer Step Counter at 98% against Walk Diary's 41%. Pacer Pedometer Step Counter also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.2) and ads (none vs shown). Walk Diary's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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 Walk Diary sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. 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 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pacer Pedometer Step Counter has 336K ratings behind it against 5, 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 41% of Walk Diary's.

Pacer Pedometer Step Counter ships an update every 3 weeks, Walk Diary every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pacer Pedometer Step Counter | Walk Diary |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (336K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacer-pedometer-step-counter/id600446812/reviews)** | [3.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walk-diary/id859875012/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **336K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **98.3% of reviews** | 40.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#132** | — |
| Size | 515 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pacer Health, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/600446815) | [倩 赵](https://appshunter.io/developer/376557917) |

## What reviewers say

### Pacer Pedometer Step Counter

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

**Currently charting:** #132 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness, #201 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


### Walk Diary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walk-diary/id859875012)

Track your walks with GPS, monitoring speed, distance, and calories burned. Save logs with details like mood and weather, and set walking goals. Supports background operation and sharing your progress.

**Highlights:** GPS tracking for speed, distance, and route, Calorie calculation based on weight and activity, Save walking logs with mood and weather, Set walking goals, Background operation and lock screen support, Pause and resume functionality, Share progress via social media and email

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Map | $49.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pacer Pedometer Step Counter free?

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

### Is Walk Diary free?

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

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

Pacer Pedometer Step Counter is rated higher. Pacer Pedometer Step Counter averages 4.9 out of 5 from 336K ratings, while Walk Diary averages 3.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do Pacer Pedometer Step Counter or Walk Diary have ads?

Walk Diary shows ads; Pacer Pedometer Step Counter does not.

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

Pacer Pedometer Step Counter ships an update every 3 weeks, and Walk Diary every 12 months. Most recently, Pacer Pedometer Step Counter was updated on October 26, 2026 and Walk Diary on October 23, 2026.

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