# Pacer Pedometer Step Counter vs Walking Distance Tracker

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pacer Pedometer Step Counter at 98% against Walking Distance Tracker's 42%. Pacer Pedometer Step Counter also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (330K vs 3K). On price, update cadence, ads 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 Walking Distance Tracker sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 3K, 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 42% of Walking Distance Tracker's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pacer Pedometer Step Counter | Walking Distance Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (330K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacer-pedometer-step-counter/id600446812/reviews)** | [4.5 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walking-distance-tracker/id893236820/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **330K** | 3K |
| Positive reviews | **98.3% of reviews** | 41.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#150** | — |
| Size | 495 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pacer Health, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/600446815) | [30 South LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/331245760) |

## What reviewers say

### Pacer Pedometer Step Counter

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

**Currently charting:** #150 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness, #178 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


### Walking Distance Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walking-distance-tracker/id893236820)

This app helps users track their walking fitness goals with GPS. It offers real-time stats, maps, and voice updates, along with features for managing shoe mileage and sharing progress. Integrates with Apple Watch and HealthKit.

**Highlights:** GPS tracking for walks, Real-time stats (speed, distance, altitude, time), Color-coded speed maps, Voice progress updates, Shoe mileage tracking, Apple Watch integration, Calorie tracking

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vima Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Vima Walk Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Vima Walk Premium | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| 1 Year Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Vima Walk Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Vima Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Vima Walk Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Vima Premium | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for tracking walks
- 👍 Accurate tracking
- 👍 Motivating results

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate distance tracking
- 🐛 Stops recording during walks
- 🐛 Premium features not working as expected
- 🔒 Subscription issues

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or stops working
- Premium subscription not recognized
- Walks not properly recorded or saved

**Requested features**

- Add ability to manually add/edit walks
- Include average speed metric
- Improve GPS accuracy and reliability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pacer Pedometer Step Counter free?

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

### Is Walking Distance Tracker free?

Walking Distance Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pacer Pedometer Step Counter or Walking Distance Tracker?

Pacer Pedometer Step Counter is rated higher. Pacer Pedometer Step Counter averages 4.9 out of 5 from 330K ratings, while Walking Distance Tracker averages 4.5 from 3K ratings.

### Do Pacer Pedometer Step Counter or Walking Distance Tracker have ads?

Neither Pacer Pedometer Step Counter nor Walking Distance Tracker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pacer Pedometer Step Counter or Walking Distance Tracker?

Pacer Pedometer Step Counter ships an update every 3 weeks, and Walking Distance Tracker every 3 weeks. Most recently, Pacer Pedometer Step Counter was updated on September 27, 2026 and Walking Distance Tracker on September 24, 2026.

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