# Pacer vs Pedometer

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pacer | Pedometer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacer/id897740836/reviews) | **[4.5 (3.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pedometer-run-and-step-counter/id1457975722/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **3.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 25.0% 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 | 217 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jason Whelan](https://appshunter.io/developer/897740839) | [Appenvision Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1517746904) |

## 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pedometer-run-and-step-counter/id1457975722)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Advanced Tracking Tools | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Advanced Tracking Tools | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Steps Counter & Walk Tracker | $19.99 | per month |
| Advanced Tracking Tools | $49.99 | per year |
| Activity & Run Tracker | $49.99 | per year |
| Complete Fitness Metrics | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate step tracking
- 💡 Helpful reminders to stay active
- 🤩 Fun and enjoyable to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent step tracking
- 🔒 Questionable privacy and security practices
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🤬 Aggressive upselling of premium features

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*