Alternatives to Pacer
A pedometer and walking app that counts steps and offers routes, clubs and challenges. The listings below can replace it for an important use case. Each note says what changes if you switch.
The original
Pacer
A pedometer and walking app that counts steps and offers routes, clubs and challenges.
Replacements
Listings that take over the same core job as Pacer.
Google Fit
An activity tracking app from Google that sets daily goals using Heart Points and step counts.
Google Fit sets daily goals with Heart Points and step counts, works with many third-party apps and smartwatches, but lacks walking clubs and park maps.
Samsung Health
Samsung's health app for tracking activity, sleep, nutrition and vitals with Galaxy Watch and Galaxy Ring.
Samsung Health tracks activity alongside sleep, nutrition and vitals, works with Galaxy Watch and Galaxy Ring, and has its best features tied to Samsung wearables.
Withings App
A free health and fitness app for Withings scales, watches and monitors that also works without them.
Withings App works as a standalone tracker with a weekly step leaderboard for friends and family, and connects to Withings scales and watches if you own them.
Apple Health
Apple's built-in health app on iPhone that collects activity, heart, sleep and other data from Apple Watch.
Apple Health is built into iPhone and collects activity, heart and sleep data from Apple Watch, but is limited to Apple devices and has no walking challenges.
Similar software
Related functionality, not a direct replacement.
MapMyRun
A GPS running app for recording routes, activity statistics and training history, with training plans.
Nike Run Club
A free running app from Nike that tracks runs and offers coaching and live location sharing.
Gentler Streak
A workout tracker for iPhone and Apple Watch that focuses on consistency and rest over generic goals.
