# Pacer Pedometer Step Counter vs ActivityTracker Pedometer

The clearest difference is ads: Pacer Pedometer Step Counter at none against ActivityTracker Pedometer's shown. Pacer Pedometer Step Counter also leads on chart position (#154 vs unranked) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment 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 ActivityTracker Pedometer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 ActivityTracker Pedometer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 332K and 102K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 98% of Pacer Pedometer Step Counter's written reviews are positive against 97% of ActivityTracker Pedometer's.

Pacer Pedometer Step Counter ships an update every 3 weeks, ActivityTracker Pedometer every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pacer Pedometer Step Counter | ActivityTracker Pedometer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (332K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacer-pedometer-step-counter/id600446812/reviews)** | [4.8 (102K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/activitytracker-pedometer/id993667592/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **332K** | 102K |
| Positive reviews | **98.3% of reviews** | 97.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#154** | — |
| Size | 516 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pacer Health, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/600446815) | [Bits&Coffee](https://appshunter.io/developer/584369640) |

## What reviewers say

### Pacer Pedometer Step Counter

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

**Currently charting:** #154 Top Grossing · Health & Fitness, #193 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


### ActivityTracker Pedometer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/activitytracker-pedometer/id993667592)

Effortlessly track your daily steps, active calories, distance, and more using just your iPhone or Apple Watch. Set personal goals, view hourly and daily progress, and stay motivated to increase your activity for a healthier lifestyle. Offers workout tracking with GPS and detailed activity maps.

**Highlights:** Track steps, calories, distance, active time, floors climbed, Hourly activity breakdown, Daily, weekly, and yearly trend graphs, Workout tracking with GPS, Route mapping and detailed activity stats, Apple Watch and Health app integration

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ActivityTracker PRO | $4.99 | per month |
| ActivityTracker PRO | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Motivational
- 📊 Detailed tracking
- 🔋 Accurate step counting
- 🤖 Seamless integration with Apple Watch

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent step/floor tracking
- 🔄 Syncing issues between phone and watch
- 📉 Inaccurate calorie/distance tracking

**Reported bugs**

- Steps not updating in real-time
- App crashes on certain devices
- Complications not working on newer Apple Watch faces

**Requested features**

- Monthly/annual step/distance summary
- Manual data entry option
- More customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pacer Pedometer Step Counter free?

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

### Is ActivityTracker Pedometer free?

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

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

Pacer Pedometer Step Counter is rated higher. Pacer Pedometer Step Counter averages 4.9 out of 5 from 332K ratings, while ActivityTracker Pedometer averages 4.8 from 102K ratings.

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

ActivityTracker Pedometer shows ads; Pacer Pedometer Step Counter does not.

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

Pacer Pedometer Step Counter ships an update every 3 weeks, and ActivityTracker Pedometer every 6 weeks. Most recently, Pacer Pedometer Step Counter was updated on October 14, 2026 and ActivityTracker Pedometer on October 14, 2026.

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