Comparison

Plant Step vs Pacely Step

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

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About

Plant Step

Features
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Turn every step into something that grows. Plant Step is the pedometer that turns your daily walk into a living garden. It reads your Apple Health step count and grows a beautiful digital plant with every step you take β€” to the bus stop, around the block, or laps around the kitchen. Five growth stages, one gorgeous bloom, and one new plant in your garden that remembers every walk you've ever taken. Finally, a step counter that actually feels good to open. WHY PLANT STEP β€’ A pedometer with a purpose β€” your steps grow something you get to keep β€’ Automatic Apple Health sync β€” no manual logging, ever β€’ Calm by design β€” no streaks to lose, no guilt, no nagging β€’ A garden that quietly remembers every walk you finish WHAT YOU GET β€’ 11 plants across three rarity tiers: Common, Rare, and Legendary β€’ 6 collectible pots β€” Classic Cream, Gothic Castle, Mushroom, Shark, Brick Cottage, and Volcano β€’ A 5-stage growth model: soil β†’ sprout β†’ leaves β†’ bud β†’ bloom β€’ Live Home Screen widgets (Small and Large) with real-time step progress β€’ Weekly step history with swipe-back navigation across past weeks β€’ Quiet, photo-rich notifications when a plant levels up or finally blooms β€’ Share any bloom as a 1080Γ—1080 card to Instagram, Messages, or anywhere HOW IT WORKS 1. Grant Apple Health access β€” your step data stays on your device 2. Your first plant starts growing automatically 3. Walk β€” each segment of the progress bar is one growth stage 4. When the plant blooms, it joins your garden forever MORE THAN A STEP TRACKER Plant Step counts your steps, tracks your walking, and turns your daily activity into visible progress you can actually feel. Watch your weekly trends climb, reach your step goals, and see your movement add up over time β€” no spreadsheets, no charts you'll never open, and no pressure. EVERY STEP COUNTS β€” EVERYWHERE Because Plant Step syncs with Apple Health, every step you already take is counted automatically. Your morning commute, a coffee run, a treadmill session, a weekend hike, pacing during a phone call β€” it all flows in and feeds your plant. There's no separate tracker to start, nothing to remember, and nothing to switch on. You just live your day, and your garden grows. BUILT FOR THE WALK THAT MEANS SOMETHING Most step trackers shout at you. Plant Step doesn't. There are no streaks to break and no badges to chase β€” just a quiet, beautiful reason to step outside today, and a garden that keeps every walk you've ever taken. A GARDEN THAT'S TRULY YOURS Every plant you bloom is saved to your personal garden, complete with the pot you chose and the day it finished. Scroll back through past blooms, revisit the walks behind them, and watch your collection grow from a single cactus into a whole shelf of flowers β€” each one earned, one step at a time. PERFECT FOR β€’ Daily walkers who want a reason to move β€’ Anyone tracking steps, distance, and activity through Apple Health β€’ People tired of aggressive fitness apps and streak pressure β€’ Plant lovers, collectors, and fans of gentle gamification β€’ Building a simple, lasting walking habit β€” one step at a time PLANT TIERS β€’ Common (50,000 steps): Cactus, Daisy, Rose, Sunflower, Tulip β€’ Rare (100,000 steps): Bird of Paradise, Orchid, Peony β€’ Legendary (150,000 steps): Black Rose, Moonflower, Phoenix Flower PRIVACY FIRST Your Apple Health steps are read on-device. We never upload, share, or sell your health data. Plant Step uses an anonymous device identifier β€” no email, no password, and no account to create. PRICING Plant Step is free to start with one plant. Premium subscriptions (Weekly or Yearly) grant credits to plant new flowers and unlock cosmetic pots. You can cancel any time in your App Store settings. Walk. Grow. Bloom. Your next step is the start of something beautiful. Privacy Policy: https://plantstep.netlify.app/privacy

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Pacely Step

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Every step becomes a journey. Your daily walking distance carries you around Tokyo's Yamanote Loop, one stop at a time, and every flight of stairs adds up to a real landmark. A calm, beautifully simple pedometer and step counter. β–  What Pacely Step does - Steps, distance, calories and stairs β€” tracked automatically Reads your iPhone's Motion & Fitness data to log daily steps, walking distance, pace, and floors climbed. - Journey: walk your way along real routes Your walking distance moves you around the Yamanote Loop (about 34.5 km). "1.3 km to the next stop" and "4 stops reached today" give every walk somewhere to go. - Climb to world landmarks Your height climbed is measured in Eiffel Towers, Mt. Fuji, the Empire State Building and more. "1.5Γ— Eiffel Tower this month" turns the stairs into a small adventure. - Calorie estimates that reflect how you walk Estimates use your walking speed and stair activity with MET-based calculations. - A calendar that keeps your progress Goal days are marked in vermillion. See your streak, best steps day, best height day and monthly progress at a glance. β–  Who it's for - Anyone who found step counts alone weren't enough to keep walking - Daily walkers and commuters who want a reason to go one stop further - People who prefer a quiet, minimal design over busy fitness apps - Anyone tired of subscriptions and looking for a one-time purchase - Anyone who wants a reason to take the stairs β–  Privacy - No account required - Your step records stay on your iPhone and are never sent anywhere - No access to HealthKit or your location - No advertising identifier (IDFA), no third-party ads or tracking - To show our other apps, the app may fetch public App Store information (app names and icons) Distances, calories and heights are estimates based on your iPhone's measurements.

Screenshots

Plant Step4 screens
Pacely Step4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Plant Step at every 10 days against Pacely Step's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Plant Step sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Pacely Step sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Plant Step ships an update every 10 days, Pacely Step every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Plant Step versus Pacely Step: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlant StepPacely Step
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 days β€” betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad β€” better
Requires iOS18.517.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size53 MB2 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperIlkay Kisayoltorankirite

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Plant Step

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Weekly$9.997 Days
  • Premium Yearly$49.991 Year
One-time3
  • 100 Credits$1.99
  • 500 + 100 Bonus$7.99
  • 1,500 + 300 Bonus$19.99
1 purchases

Pacely Step

One-time1
  • Premium$3.99

Questions

Is Plant Step free?
Plant Step is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pacely Step free?
Pacely Step is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Plant Step or Pacely Step have ads?
Neither Plant Step nor Pacely Step shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Plant Step or Pacely Step?
Plant Step ships an update every 10 days, and Pacely Step every 2 months. Most recently, Plant Step was updated on October 25, 2026 and Pacely Step on October 25, 2026.

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