# StepX vs On Pace For

The clearest difference is rating: On Pace For at 5.0 against StepX's 4.5. On Pace For also leads on device support (3 vs 1). StepX's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (6 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StepX sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and On Pace For sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On Pace For holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 2 respectively.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StepX | On Pace For |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepx-step-counter-pedometer/id6748375276/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/on-pace-for/id6773984353/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 2 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 216 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 26.5 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dhavalkumar Patel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1825547884) | [Tim Hibbard](https://appshunter.io/developer/545689429) |

## What reviewers say

### StepX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepx-step-counter-pedometer/id6748375276)

This app accurately tracks your daily steps, calories burned, and distance covered. Set personalized goals, join challenges, and earn rewards for staying active. It provides insights into your activity trends and offers wellness tips to encourage a healthier lifestyle.

**Highlights:** Accurate step tracking, Calorie burn monitoring, Distance tracking, Daily, weekly, monthly goals, Activity challenges and leaderboards, Wellness tips and motivation, Supports walking, running, cycling, hiking

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| stepx_premium_weekly_v2 | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| StepX Premium Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| StepX Premium Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


### On Pace For

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/on-pace-for/id6773984353)

Automatically track workouts and forecast your fitness progress in real-time. Stay motivated with live dashboards and smart predictions for daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly goals. Seamlessly syncs with Apple Health for comprehensive data.

**Highlights:** Automatic workout detection, Seamless HealthKit sync, Live progress dashboard, Smart forecasting, Real-time insights, Goal tracking

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| On Pace Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| On Pace Pro Yearly | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StepX free?

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

### Is On Pace For free?

On Pace For is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, StepX or On Pace For?

On Pace For is rated higher. StepX averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while On Pace For averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do StepX or On Pace For have ads?

Both StepX and On Pace For show ads.

### Which is updated more often, StepX or On Pace For?

StepX ships an update every 2 weeks, and On Pace For every 2 weeks. Most recently, StepX was updated on November 8, 2026 and On Pace For on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*