# Pacer vs Pedometer α

The clearest difference is rating: Pedometer α at 4.9 against Pacer's 3.8. Pedometer α also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (172K vs 4). Pacer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 86%). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Pedometer α holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pedometer α has 172K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Pacer's written reviews are positive against 86% of Pedometer α's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Pacer ships an update every 2 months, Pedometer α weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pacer | Pedometer α |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacer/id897740836/reviews) | **[4.9 (172K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pedometer-step-counter/id1027151285/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **172K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 85.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 5 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jason Whelan](https://appshunter.io/developer/897740839) | [ITO Technologies, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1027151074) |

## What reviewers say

### Pacer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacer/id897740836)

Track your runs with detailed metrics like time, pace, and distance. Keep a record of your past workouts for future review and progress monitoring.

**Highlights:** Calculate time, pace, and distance, Save run history, Track progress, Workout reference

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Pedometer α

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pedometer-step-counter/id1027151285)

This application functions as a free and simple step counter, ideal for tracking walking and supporting diet goals. It automatically records your steps, calories burned, distance, and walking time, displaying this data in easily viewable graphs. Customize the app's appearance with themes and ensure accurate tracking by inputting personal details.

**Highlights:** Step counting, Calorie tracking, Distance measurement, Walking time and speed, Historical data graphs, Customizable themes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Accurate step tracking
- 👍 Motivates users to walk more
- 👍 Provides daily/weekly/monthly stats
- 👍 Simple and straightforward interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent step/distance tracking
- 🐛 Stops recording prematurely
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔍 Lacks customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Fails to enable required permissions
- Displays incorrect step/distance data
- Loses historical data when reinstalled

**Requested features**

- Add option to track stairs/floors climbed
- Provide yearly step/distance history
- Allow editing of recorded data
- Integrate with fitness apps/devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pacer free?

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

### Is Pedometer α free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pacer or Pedometer α?

Pedometer α is rated higher. Pacer averages 3.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Pedometer α averages 4.9 from 172K ratings.

### Do Pacer or Pedometer α have ads?

Pedometer α shows ads; Pacer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pacer or Pedometer α?

Pacer ships an update every 2 months, and Pedometer α weekly. Most recently, Pacer was updated on October 7, 2026 and Pedometer α on October 15, 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.*