# Pacer vs Step Tracker · Step Counter

The clearest difference is rating: Step Tracker · Step Counter at 4.9 against Pacer's 3.8. Step Tracker · Step Counter also leads on ratings volume (1.5K vs 4). Pacer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Step Tracker · Step Counter sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Pacer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Step Tracker · Step Counter holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Step Tracker · Step Counter has 1.5K 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 77% of Step Tracker · 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 Tracker · Step Counter every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pacer | Step Tracker · Step Counter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacer/id897740836/reviews) | **[4.9 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-tracker-step-counter/id1483193691/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 77.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 136 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jason Whelan](https://appshunter.io/developer/897740839) | [Leap Health](https://appshunter.io/developer/1687598595) |

## 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 Tracker · Step Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-tracker-step-counter/id1483193691)

This app accurately tracks your daily steps, calories burned, distance, and duration. It offers real-time GPS tracking for activities and displays your progress in clear, intuitive graphs. Set personal goals and achieve them to stay motivated.

**Highlights:** Auto step tracking, Calorie and distance tracking, Real-time GPS map tracking, Daily, weekly, monthly reports, Goal setting and achievements, Apple Watch and Apple Health sync

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly premium | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Subscription weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium - Yearly | $18.90 | per year |
| Yearly premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium - Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium - Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads Forever | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate step tracking
- 💪 Helpful for fitness goals
- 🤩 Great app overall

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent step/distance tracking
- 🙄 Lack of customization options
- 💸 Unwanted charges/subscription issues

**Reported bugs**

- App not working on certain devices
- Frequent crashes or freezes
- Incorrect distance/step reporting

**Requested features**

- More workout/exercise tracking features
- Ability to delete/edit recorded workouts
- Integration with other health apps


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pacer free?

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

### Is Step Tracker · Step Counter free?

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

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

Step Tracker · Step Counter is rated higher. Pacer averages 3.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Step Tracker · Step Counter averages 4.9 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Pacer or Step Tracker · Step Counter have ads?

Step Tracker · Step Counter shows ads; Pacer does not.

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

Pacer ships an update every 2 months, and Step Tracker · Step Counter every 3 months. Most recently, Pacer was updated on October 7, 2026 and Step Tracker · Step Counter on October 16, 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.*