Comparison

Pacer vs Pedometer

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

Head to head
About

Pacer

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
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Calculate time, pace and distance. Save a history of your runs for future reference.

About

Pedometer

This app accurately counts your steps, calories burned, and distance traveled using your phone's built-in sensor. Track your progress with hourly, daily, and weekly statistics, set goals, and view your achievements. It also offers GPS tracking and integrates with HealthKit for comprehensive fitness data.

Highlights
  • Accurate step counting
  • Calorie and distance tracking
  • Goal setting and achievements
  • Hourly, daily, and weekly statistics
  • GPS tracking
  • HealthKit integration
Features
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Stay active and keep your daily movement under control with a simple and reliable pedometer. Whether you are walking outdoors, running, or just trying to stay consistent throughout the day, the app helps you track your steps, monitor your progress, and build better habits. Our step counter uses a built-in sensor to deliver accurate tracking without complicated setup or extra battery drain. You get clear statistics, helpful insights, and all essential data in one place, making it easier to understand your walking and running activity and stay motivated every day. KEY FEATURES - Accurate step counter with automatic tracking - Calories, distance, and walking & running insights - Goals, achievements, and detailed statistics - Home screen widget with your activity data ACCURATE STEP COUNTER Track your steps with precision using your device’s built-in motion sensor. The pedometer works in the background and automatically records your activity. You don’t need to hold your phone or start tracking manually — just carry your device during walks or runs and let the app count your steps throughout the day. ACTIVITY INSIGHTS Go beyond step counting. The app shows calories burned, distance traveled, and your walking and running performance, helping you better understand your daily activity. All key metrics are displayed clearly, so you can quickly check your progress and stay on track. GOALS, ACHIEVEMENTS & STATISTICS Set daily step goals and stay motivated as you reach new milestones. Track your walking and running activity with hourly, daily, and weekly statistics, and see how your performance improves over time. Your progress is also available in notifications, so you can stay updated without opening the app. WIDGET & QUICK ACCESS Add a convenient widget to your home screen and view your steps, progress, and key stats at a glance. Keep your walking and running progress visible and stay focused on your daily activity goals. IMPORTANT: For the most accurate results, use the pedometer while you are actively walking or running. The app integrates with HealthKit to access data such as steps, active energy, distance, height, weight, and more. Please allow access to this data to ensure accurate tracking. SUBSCRIPTION Subscribe now to get: 1. Advanced fitness metrics 2. Custom goal options 3. Personal activity widget 4. Ad-free experience Premium subscription details: - Start with a free three-day trial. When the trial ends, a paid weekly subscription will begin automatically. - Subscriptions are available in weekly, monthly, and annual plans. - A weekly subscription costs $9.99, a monthly subscription costs $19.99, and an annual subscription costs $49.99. - Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account upon confirmation of purchase. - You can cancel your subscription or free trial at any time. To prevent automatic renewal, cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. - You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal in your Account Settings after purchase. - Any unused portion of the free trial will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. - Read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: https://appenvisions.com/privacy.html https://appenvisions.com/terms_of_use.html

Screenshots

Pacer1 screens
Pedometer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pacer at 100% against Pedometer's 25%. Pacer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). Pedometer's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 3.8) and ratings volume (3.4K vs 4). On price, update cadence and device support 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. Pedometer sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Pacer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pedometer holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pedometer has 3.4K 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 25% of Pedometer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pacer ships an update every 2 months, Pedometer every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Pacer versus Pedometer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPacerPedometer
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (4 ratings)4.5 (3.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings43.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB217 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJason WhelanAppenvision Ltd

Customer experience

Pacer

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Pedometer

All ratings3,327 ratings
Positive86.3%
Neutral4.1%
Negative9.6%
Written reviews312 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral3.8%
Negative71.2%

Bugs and requests

Pacer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Pedometer

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • GPS tracking issues
  • Syncing problems between devices
  • Subscription issues and unexpected charges

Requested features

4 requests
  • Motivational in-app notifications
  • Customizable goal-setting options
  • Integration with Apple Watch
  • Ability to reset step count

In-app purchases

None

Pacer

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Pedometer

Subscriptions5
  • Advanced Tracking Tools3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Advanced Tracking Tools$9.997 Days
  • Steps Counter & Walk Tracker3 Days trial$19.991 Month
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  • Advanced Tracking Tools$49.991 Year
  • Activity & Run Tracker3 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Complete Fitness Metrics$69.99

Questions

Is Pacer free?
Pacer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pedometer free?
Pedometer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pacer or Pedometer?
Pedometer is rated higher. Pacer averages 3.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Pedometer averages 4.5 from 3.4K ratings.
Do Pacer or Pedometer have ads?
Pedometer shows ads; Pacer does not.
Which is updated more often, Pacer or Pedometer?
Pacer ships an update every 2 months, and Pedometer every 6 weeks. Most recently, Pacer was updated on October 24, 2026 and Pedometer on October 29, 2026.

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