# TheDailySteps vs PaceBuddy

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TheDailySteps at none against PaceBuddy's 1. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PaceBuddy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TheDailySteps asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for TheDailySteps against 5.0 for PaceBuddy. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TheDailySteps | PaceBuddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thedailysteps/id6759303366/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacebuddy-smart-pacer/id6789489221/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 42 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **16.2** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andrea Monroy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1703893680) | [Shahab Karimi](https://appshunter.io/developer/6775176121) |

## What reviewers say

### TheDailySteps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thedailysteps/id6759303366)

This app helps you track your daily steps and stay motivated to reach your fitness goals. Set personal targets, maintain streaks with flexible rest days, and join challenges for extra motivation. Receive gentle reminders to keep you moving throughout the day.

**Highlights:** Step tracking via Health data, Apple Watch compatibility, Personal step goal setting, Streak system with rest days, Fitness challenges, Encouraging reminders

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### PaceBuddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacebuddy-smart-pacer/id6789489221)

This app acts as a personal running coach, allowing you to race against your past performances on familiar routes. It provides real-time feedback on your pace and distance, with advanced features for accurate tracking on varied terrain and integration with smartwatches.

**Highlights:** Race against past runs or personal bests, Live ahead/behind pace feedback, Falling-behind alerts (vibration, beep, spoken), Accurate distance and elevation tracking, Calorie calculation with climbing cost, Apple Watch standalone workouts

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock PaceBuddy | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TheDailySteps free?

TheDailySteps is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PaceBuddy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TheDailySteps or PaceBuddy?

TheDailySteps and PaceBuddy are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do TheDailySteps or PaceBuddy have ads?

Neither TheDailySteps nor PaceBuddy shows ads.

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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.*