Comparison

Norwegian 4x4 Protocol vs OSTEO

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

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About

Norwegian 4x4 Protocol

This app guides you through the effective Norwegian 4x4 interval training method to boost cardiovascular performance and endurance. It features a precision timer, heart rate zone tracking, and progress monitoring for scientifically proven results.

Highlights
  • Precision 4min work / 3min rest cycles
  • Heart rate zone tracking (90-95% max HR)
  • VO2 Max improvement tracking
  • Multiple HIIT workout protocols
  • Progress monitoring
  • Universal cardio training support
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Norwegian 4x4 HIIT Timer — Interval Training & VO2 Max BOOST VO2 MAX WITH NORWEGIAN 4X4 PROTOCOL WORKOUTS Train smarter with the Norwegian 4x4 protocol, one of the most studied HIIT methods for improving cardiovascular performance and endurance. A precise, distraction-free timer guides every interval so you can focus on the effort. KEY FEATURES: - Norwegian 4x4 Timer - Precision 4min work / 3min rest cycles - Heart Rate Training - Track 90-95% max HR zones - VO2 Max Improvement - Scientifically proven results - HIIT Interval Timer - Multiple workout protocols - Progress Tracking - Monitor your fitness transformation - Universal Training - Running, cycling, rowing, any cardio, you name it - Offline Ready - No internet required during workouts - Haptics Feedback and Vibrations - Countdown before the start - Customizable Warmup session length - Customizable Cooldown session length WHAT IS NORWEGIAN 4 BY 4 TRAINING? The Norwegian 4x4 protocol is a revolutionary HIIT method featuring: - 4 intervals of 4 minutes at 90-95% max heart rate - 3 minutes active recovery between intervals - Proven results: Increase VO2 max by up to 10% in 8 weeks - Elite approved: Used by professional athletes worldwide WHY CHOOSE NORWEGIAN 4X4 INTERVAL TRAINING? - PROVEN RESULTS: Sports science research shows significant cardiovascular improvements - BEGINNER FRIENDLY: Complete guide for Norwegian 4x4 workout beginners - CUSTOMIZABLE: Adapt the Norwegian 4 x 4 protocol to your fitness level - COMPREHENSIVE: Includes warm-up, cool-down, and recovery protocols - VALIDATED: Mention in Tim Ferriss' Blog PERFECT FOR: - Athletes seeking performance gains with Norwegian 4x4 workouts - Fitness enthusiasts wanting efficient HIIT interval training - Anyone improving cardiovascular health through proven protocols - Runners, cyclists, rowers using Norwegian 4x4 interval training HOW OFTEN NORWEGIAN 4X4? - Our app includes guidance on optimal training frequency and recovery for maximum VO2 max gains. START YOUR NORWEGIAN 4X4 TRANSFORMATION Join thousands who have revolutionised their fitness with the Norwegian 4x4 protocol training. Download the ultimate Norwegian 4x4 workout app now! Download today and start training with the Norwegian 4x4.

About

OSTEO

This program offers a 52-week exercise plan designed to strengthen bones, particularly for pre-menopausal women. It includes pre-conditioning, stretching, and progressive osteogenic exercises performed at home.

Highlights
  • 52-week bone health program
  • Pre-conditioning exercises
  • Stretching routines
  • Progressive osteogenic exercises
  • Home-based workouts
  • Impact tracking
Features
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You can build and strengthen your bones with our OSTEO-GAINS Bone Health Program Year One. Proven for pre-menopausal women from 31-50 years of age to effectively stimulate bone to benefit your hips and lumbar spine over 52-weeks. The OSTEO-GAINS Bone Health Program Year One costs US$24.99 for 12-months access. No free trial is offered with the Bone Health Program. Once you download and register for the App, you get FREE access to the Pre-Conditioning Program and FREE access to the Stretching Program. Future access, e.g., Bone Health Year One or Bone Health Year Two, will require manual separate payments of US$24.99 for Year One or $28.99 for Year Two. Subscriptions do not auto-renew annually. ONE: Prepare Start with our OSTEO-GAINS Pre-Conditioning Program for the first 4 weeks. You will repeat each session (approximately 23-24.5 minutes) 3 times each week to get your body ready for the OSTEO-GAINS Bone Health Program. Complete the 12 sessions over one month before purchasing the OSTEO-GAINS Bone Health Program. TWO: Stretch Perform the OSTEO-GAINS Stretching Program (approximately 14-14.5 minutes) after every Pre-Conditioning session to help your muscles recover, or use the Stretching Program as often as you like. THREE: Perform The OSTEO-GAINS Bone Health Program Year One is performed barefooted on a firm and forgiving surface, such as carpet, grass, wooden floors or sand and works in 4-week blocks. You repeat the same session for 4 weeks before progressing to the next new 4-week block. The OSTEO-GAINS Bone Health Program Year One is designed to be progressive and repetitive. This program includes osteogenic exercises that take approximately 3-5 minutes a day, and you can do them in the comfort of your own home ... while you wait for the kettle to boil. In the OSTEO-GAINS Bone Health Program Year One, you will be guided through a structured exercise program that becomes progressively more difficult over 12-months. In the Bone Health Program Year One, you will 'Jump, Jump, Rest, Repeat' to strengthen your bones 2-5 times each week, using a series of specific jumps and jump-landings. Our research found that bone health in premenopausal women improved (3.5 to 5% at the end of 12-months) when they performed the exercises, taking only 3-5 minutes a day. Our research informed how we structured our 12-month OSTEO-GAINS Bone Health Program Year One. We measured improved compliance and technique, which led to significant lower body bone health improvements in our research participants. The OSTEO-GAINS Bone Health Programs are a supplementary osteogenic exercise program to specifically target bone health and can be performed alongside your regular exercise programs. PROGRESS Keep track of your landings/impacts progress over 52 weeks. DEXA Scan We recommend, where possible, getting a DEXA scan done before you start our OSTEO-GAINS Bone Health Program Year One. This will provide a benchmark measure of your current bone health and the ability to track any changes in your bone health over time.

Screenshots

Norwegian 4x4 Protocol4 screens
OSTEO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: OSTEO at Free against Norwegian 4x4 Protocol's $5.99. OSTEO also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks) and review sentiment (36% vs 25%). Norwegian 4x4 Protocol's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 2.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ratings volume, ads, monetization model 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

OSTEO is free to download; Norwegian 4x4 Protocol costs $5.99 up front. OSTEO sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Norwegian 4x4 Protocol asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Norwegian 4x4 Protocol holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 55 and 48 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 25% of Norwegian 4x4 Protocol's written reviews are positive against 36% of OSTEO's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Norwegian 4x4 Protocol ships an update every 3 weeks, OSTEO every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Norwegian 4x4 Protocol versus OSTEO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNorwegian 4x4 ProtocolOSTEO
Price$5.99Free — better
Rating4.3 (55 ratings) — better2.4 (48 ratings)
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews36.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings55 — better48
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#121 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNikita YampolskiOSTEO-GAINS LTD

Customer experience

Norwegian 4x4 Protocol

All ratings54 ratings
Positive79.6%
Neutral5.6%
Negative14.8%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral31.3%
Negative43.8%

OSTEO

All ratings45 ratings
Positive28.9%
Neutral8.9%
Negative62.2%
Written reviews58 reviews
Positive36.2%
Neutral8.6%
Negative55.2%

Bugs and requests

Norwegian 4x4 Protocol

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

OSTEO

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • App crashes or won't open
  • Login issues (email/account not recognized)
  • Purchased app doesn't allow login
  • Cannot create a login
  • App freezes or doesn't progress
Show 8 more
  • Videos not playing or loading
  • Workouts not showing as complete
  • Upgrade causes loss of access
  • Intro video stuck, cannot exit
  • Dio exception errors
  • Jumps counter not working
  • Manual entry required for signup
  • Charged but no access to programs

Requested features

8 requests
  • Add 'get ready' verbal cues
  • Calendar-style progress dashboard
  • Verbal instructions for exercises
  • Option to skip intro videos
  • Countdown feature without volume
Show 3 more
  • Default to previous session
  • More intuitive layout
  • Free intro exercise

In-app purchases

None

Norwegian 4x4 Protocol

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

OSTEO

One-time3
  • 12-Month Plan$14.99
  • 12-Month Plan$24.99
  • Year Two Plan$28.99

Questions

Is Norwegian 4x4 Protocol free?
Norwegian 4x4 Protocol costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is OSTEO free?
OSTEO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Norwegian 4x4 Protocol or OSTEO?
Norwegian 4x4 Protocol is rated higher. Norwegian 4x4 Protocol averages 4.3 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while OSTEO averages 2.4 from 48 ratings.
Do Norwegian 4x4 Protocol or OSTEO have ads?
Neither Norwegian 4x4 Protocol nor OSTEO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Norwegian 4x4 Protocol or OSTEO?
Norwegian 4x4 Protocol ships an update every 3 weeks, and OSTEO every 8 days. Most recently, Norwegian 4x4 Protocol was updated on October 30, 2026 and OSTEO on October 22, 2026.

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