# Pacer vs Step Counter

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pacer at 100% against Step Counter's 63%. Pacer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). Step Counter's advantage is rating (4.0 vs 3.8) and ratings volume (29 vs 4). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Step Counter sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Pacer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Step Counter holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Step Counter has 29 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 63% of Step Counter'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, Step Counter every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pacer | Step Counter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacer/id897740836/reviews) | **[4.0 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-counter-walk-and-pedometer/id1085020469/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **29** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 62.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 151 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) | [AppAspect Technologies Pvt. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/962656494) |

## 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


### Step Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-counter-walk-and-pedometer/id1085020469)

This app is a smart step counter and GPS walk tracker that helps you monitor daily activity, set goals, and build healthier routines. It offers features like live tracking, route mapping, and progress reports, syncing with Apple Health for comprehensive fitness insights.

**Highlights:** GPS walk tracking with live map, AI-powered step counting, Daily, weekly, and monthly step history, Streaks and achievement badges, Apple Health integration, Calorie burn estimation, Activity scores and health insights

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Remove Advertisement | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pacer free?

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

### Is Step Counter free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pacer or Step Counter?

Step Counter is rated higher. Pacer averages 3.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Step Counter averages 4.0 from 29 ratings.

### Do Pacer or Step Counter have ads?

Step Counter shows ads; Pacer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pacer or Step Counter?

Pacer ships an update every 2 months, and Step Counter every 6 weeks. Most recently, Pacer was updated on November 1, 2026 and Step Counter on November 2, 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.*