What it does
Pacer tracks daily steps and supports group walking challenges, clubs and route discovery. It works on iPhone and Android without requiring a wearable, with optional Premium content and supported device integrations.
Create a challenge and share its invitation link when you want friends or family to follow the same leaderboard. Participants do not need identical phones or watches, though device compatibility and available data vary. For individual use, the app can count steps from the phone alone.
Walking clubs and local route discovery provide other ways to use the activity record. Virtual challenges add destination stories and optional physical medals, while the workplace team service is a separate offering for organizers. Core tracking and challenges are free; Premium adds content and features. Choose the social format deliberately rather than assuming every group feature requires the business service.
Strengths
- Shared challenges accommodate different supported phones and wearables.
- No wearable is required for core step counting.
Watch out for
- Device integration features vary by compatible model and data connection.
Best for
- People organizing a casual walking challenge with friends or family.
Sources
- Pacer: Step Challenge & Walking App (Oct 26, 2026)