WL Analysis vs Norwegian 4x4 Protocol
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WL Analysis
Analyze your weightlifting and powerlifting technique with this video analysis tool. It automatically detects the barbell and provides detailed insights into bar path, velocity, power, and force. Compare videos side-by-side or overlaid, with customizable playback and export options.
- Automatic barbell detection
- Side-by-side video comparison
- Overlay video comparison
- Bar path visualization by metrics
- Adjustable playback speed
- Frame-by-frame playback
- Export kinematic data to CSV
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Easy to use video analysis tool for weightlifting / powerlifting. Provides approximated info about bar path, velocity, power, force and horizontal displacement. Features: - Automatic barbell detection (no need for manual plate selection) - Side by side / overlay video comparison - Bar path color based on velocity / power / force - Adjustable playback speed - Frame by frame playback - Video zoom - Charts, statistics - Export videos with selected overlay - Export kinematic parameters to .csv file - Suitable for all barbell sports: olympic weightlifting, powerlifting, crossfit, etc.
Norwegian 4x4 Protocol
This app guides you through the Norwegian 4x4 interval training protocol to improve your VO2 max and cardiovascular fitness. It offers customizable warm-up and cooldown durations, voice guidance for intervals, and integrates with Apple Watch for heart rate and calorie tracking.
- Norwegian 4x4 workouts
- Voice guidance for intervals
- Apple Watch heart rate tracking
- Calorie tracking
- Save workouts to Health app
- No sign-in required
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Get started with Norwegian 4x4 interval training. Norwegian 4x4 Protocol: Boreas makes it easy to get started with the Norwegian 4x4 protocol. Just select warm-up and cooldown duration, and the app handles the rest. You can connect an Apple Watch to track your heart rate and calories. The app supports voice guidance to let you know when the interval is about to end and when the next interval starts. Features: • Perform Norwegian 4x4 workouts. • Know when the next interval starts while the app is in the background with voice guidance. • Get current heart rate, heart rate zone and calories from your Apple Watch. • Save your workouts to the Health app. • No sign-in is required. Norwegian 4x4 Protocol: Boreas is a HIIT interval timer for improving cardio, which is relevant if you're training for 5k, 10k, half marathon, marathon, improving VO2 max or general fitness. If you have a suggestion for how to improve Norwegian 4x4 Protocol: Boreas, feel free to contact the App Support email. Always consult with a healthcare provider before starting any new exercise program. Exercise can carry risks, especially for people who have certain medical conditions or who have not been physically active in a long time. It's important to understand that using this app does not replace a doctor's advice or treatment. Terms of use for Norwegian 4x4 Protocol: Boreas: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Norwegian 4x4 Protocol at 4.6 against WL Analysis's 4.3. Norwegian 4x4 Protocol also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks) and review sentiment (75% vs 62%). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. WL Analysis sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Norwegian 4x4 Protocol sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Norwegian 4x4 Protocol holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 46 and 66 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of WL Analysis's written reviews are positive against 75% of Norwegian 4x4 Protocol's.
WL Analysis ships an update every 6 weeks, Norwegian 4x4 Protocol fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WL Analysis | Norwegian 4x4 Protocol |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (46 ratings) | 4.6 (66 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 61.8% of reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 46 | 66 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Karol Smolak | Havard Tryman |
Customer experience
WL Analysis
Norwegian 4x4 Protocol
In-app purchases
WL Analysis
- Extra features$8.99
Norwegian 4x4 Protocol
- Pro3 Days trial$8.997 Days
- Pro$24.991 Year
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