Comparison

Step Counter vs Pace by NorthBound Labs

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Step Counter

This app automatically tracks your daily steps, distance, calories burned, water intake, and sleep patterns. It uses AI to help you achieve your health and fitness goals, offering daily reports and reminders. Enjoy offline tracking and minimal battery usage.

Highlights
  • Automatic step tracking
  • Water intake logging and reminders
  • Sleep duration and quality analysis
  • Offline tracking capability
  • Daily activity and health reports
  • GPS walking map
  • Low battery consumption
Features
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Track your daily steps, distance, calories burned, water intake, and sleep patterns effortlessly with Step Counter: Pedometer AI. This smart step tracker uses AI to help you walk more, stay fit, stay hydrated, sleep better, and reach your health goals. Why Choose Step Counter: Pedometer AI? Accurate Step Tracking: Counts your steps automatically throughout the day using your phone’s built-in sensors. Water Intake Tracking: Log your daily water consumption, set hydration goals, and get reminders to drink more. Sleep Analysis: Monitor your sleep duration and quality to improve rest and recovery. Offline Mode: No Wi-Fi? No problem. Step tracking works even when you're offline. Daily Reports: Get clear insights into your walking activity, calories burned, distance walked (in miles or kilometers), hydration, and sleep data. Walking Map: View your walking route on the map when GPS is enabled. Health & Fitness Goals: Stay motivated with daily goals, reminders, and progress tracking. Minimal Battery Use: Optimized for low power consumption. Perfect for: Fitness enthusiasts and walkers Weight loss, hydration, and calorie tracking Improving daily activity and sleep quality Building healthy habits Using your phone or smartwatch Whether you're walking around your house, tracking long hikes, staying hydrated, or improving your sleep, Step Counter: Pedometer AI makes it easy and fun. Terms of Use: https://handyapps.app/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://handyapps.app/privacy/

About

Pace by NorthBound Labs

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Pace helps you stay consistent with your daily step goal using a clean, focused experience. 1. Track your daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly progress 2. See live step updates while the app is open 3. Review trends, streaks, and goal completion at a glance 4. Adjust your daily goal anytime 5. Explore detailed day and month views for deeper insights Pace reads your step data from Apple Health and uses Motion & Fitness for live step updates. No account required. Your data stays on your device.

Screenshots

Step Counter4 screens
Pace by NorthBound Labs4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pace by NorthBound Labs at none against Step Counter's 8. Pace by NorthBound Labs also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Step Counter's advantage is ratings volume (21 vs 2). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Step Counter sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Pace by NorthBound Labs asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pace by NorthBound Labs holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Step Counter has 21 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Step Counter ships an update every 5 days, Pace by NorthBound Labs every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Step Counter versus Pace by NorthBound Labs: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStep CounterPace by NorthBound Labs
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (21 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings21 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTetiana KalchenkoShankar Sethuraman

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Step Counter

Subscriptions5
  • Premium Access3 Days trial2 variants$4.997 Days
  • Premium Monthly3 Days trial2 variants$4.991 Month
  • Step Counter Premium (Yearly)$14.991 Year
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  • Premium Yearly$14.991 Year
  • Premium Year Access2 variants$24.991 Year
None

Pace by NorthBound Labs

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Step Counter free?
Step Counter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pace by NorthBound Labs free?
Pace by NorthBound Labs is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Step Counter or Pace by NorthBound Labs?
Pace by NorthBound Labs is rated higher. Step Counter averages 4.5 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Pace by NorthBound Labs averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Step Counter or Pace by NorthBound Labs have ads?
Step Counter shows ads; Pace by NorthBound Labs does not.
Which is updated more often, Step Counter or Pace by NorthBound Labs?
Step Counter ships an update every 5 days, and Pace by NorthBound Labs every 3 days. Most recently, Step Counter was updated on October 24, 2026 and Pace by NorthBound Labs on October 24, 2026.

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