Comparison

Squats Counter vs 4x4 Timer Interval Training

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

Head to head
About

Squats Counter

Easily track your daily squat count and progress towards your fitness goals. Set personal targets and view detailed statistics to monitor your performance over time. This app helps you stay motivated and consistent with your squatting routine.

Highlights
  • Daily squat tracking
  • Set squat goals
  • View statistics
  • Workout progress monitoring
  • Easy to use interface
Features
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Are you looking for a simple and easy way to set squat goals, count your squats throughout the day and track your results? With Squats Counter you can easily track you squats throughout the day. View statistics and important information about your pushup tracking. Set daily squats goals. Terms of Use: https://appallday.com/terms.html

About

4x4 Timer Interval Training

This app provides a simple, distraction-free interval timer for the Norwegian 4x4 training protocol. It guides users through 4 minutes of intense effort followed by 4 minutes of rest, repeated four times, to improve cardiovascular fitness and VO₂ max. The minimal interface ensures focus on the workout.

Highlights
  • Simple 4x4 interval timer
  • Clear ON/OFF phase guidance
  • Optional sound cues
  • Large, easy-to-read timer
  • Session progress tracking
  • Minimal interface
Features
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4x4 Timer Norwegian Intervals is a simple, distraction-free interval timer designed for the Norwegian 4x4 training protocol, a well-known aerobic workout used to improve cardiovascular fitness and VO₂ max. The method is straightforward: 4 minutes ON. 4 minutes OFF. Repeat x4. This app guides you through the full session with clear visual timers and optional sound cues so you can focus on the workout, not the clock. Why Norwegian 4x4? The Norwegian 4x4 protocol has been widely studied in exercise physiology research as an effective way to train aerobic capacity and endurance. In recent discussions about longevity and brain health, Louisa Nicola highlighted this interval method as a powerful cardiovascular training approach used in performance and health optimization. This app simply helps you run the protocol consistently. Features • Simple 4x4 interval timer • Clear ON / OFF phase guidance • Optional sound cues for interval changes • Large easy-to-read timer for workouts • Session progress tracking and streaks • Minimal interface designed for training No accounts. No complicated setup. Just start when you're ready. How it works Tap Start Push hard for 4 minutes Take 4 minutes full rest Repeat for 4 rounds Total session time: about 32 minutes. Ideal for • VO₂ max interval training • Running intervals • Cycling workouts • Treadmill training • Stepper or rowing workouts • HIIT cardio sessions Research context The Norwegian 4x4 method has been studied in exercise science for its ability to stimulate high aerobic workload during short intervals. The app references this training approach discussed by neuroscientist and performance expert Louisa Nicola in conversations around cardiovascular fitness and long-term health. This app does not provide medical advice and is intended only as a simple training timer.

Screenshots

Squats Counter4 screens
4x4 Timer Interval Training4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Squats Counter at 3.7 against 4x4 Timer Interval Training's 2.0. Squats Counter also leads on ratings volume (18 vs 1) and review sentiment (9% vs 0%). 4x4 Timer Interval Training's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, ads 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. Squats Counter sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. 4x4 Timer Interval Training asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Squats Counter holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Squats Counter has 18 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 9% of Squats Counter's written reviews are positive against 0% of 4x4 Timer Interval Training's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Squats Counter versus 4x4 Timer Interval Training: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSquats Counter4x4 Timer Interval Training
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (18 ratings) — better2.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews9.1% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings18 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKossi AdzoKesem Solutions Pty Ltd

Customer experience

Squats Counter

All ratings18 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral5.6%
Negative27.8%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive9.1%
Neutral9.1%
Negative81.8%

4x4 Timer Interval Training

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Squats Counter

Subscriptions4
  • Premium Upgrade Subscription$1.491 Month
  • Annual Premium Subscription$4.991 Year
  • Squats Counter Subscription$5.497 Days
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  • Squats Counter+ Subscription3 Days trial$10.491 Year
None

4x4 Timer Interval Training

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Squats Counter free?
Squats Counter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 4x4 Timer Interval Training free?
4x4 Timer Interval Training is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Squats Counter or 4x4 Timer Interval Training?
Squats Counter is rated higher. Squats Counter averages 3.7 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while 4x4 Timer Interval Training averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Squats Counter or 4x4 Timer Interval Training have ads?
Neither Squats Counter nor 4x4 Timer Interval Training shows ads.

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