BJJ Old Man Style vs MatFlow
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BJJ Old Man Style
Learn strategic grappling techniques from a Jiu Jitsu black belt, focusing on developing systems of attack and defense. Discover how to remain effective as an older athlete with insights from guest expert Roy Dean.
- Strategic grappling techniques
- Systems of attack and defense
- Instruction from Jiu Jitsu black belt
- Guest appearance by Roy Dean
- Focus on older athletes
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Elevate Your Game! In this 1 hour 45 minute instructional, Jiu Jitsu black belt Rick Ellis showcases how he approaches the game of BJJ as an older athlete. Rick's emphasis is on developing your game into systems of attack and defense, so you always have another option instead of facing problems head-on. Roy Dean makes a special guest appearance to discuss the changes he's had to make in his own technical jiu jitsu game as he's gotten older in order to continue being effective. Being older doesn't mean you have to be less effective!
MatFlow
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MatFlow is the free training companion built for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu students. Whether you're a white belt just starting out or a seasoned competitor, MatFlow gives you everything you need to stay connected to your academy and track your progress. FOR STUDENTS • View your academy's class schedule and check in on arrival • Read announcements from your academy • Sign required waivers right from your phone • Log every training session in ten seconds: gi, no-gi, open mat, competition • Track your belt and stripe progression with your coach's sign-off • See your 90-day training heatmap and build real consistency • Connect with training partners across MatFlow's community • Nominate your gym if it's not already here, and we'll reach out to them BUILT FOR JIU JITSU, NOT GENERIC FITNESS Every feature in MatFlow was designed around how BJJ actually works. Belt progression with stripes. Training types that match real gyms. A community built around academies, not algorithms. Competition results. Personal goals tied to your belt path. No fake gamification. No selling your data. No generic workout tracking repurposed for martial arts. Just the tools you've been asking for, built by people who train. FOUNDING ACADEMIES MatFlow is partnering with a small number of founding academies to build this out with us. If your gym isn't on MatFlow yet, tap Nominate Gym and we'll reach out and get you set up free. PRIVACY We never sell your data. Location is only used if your gym has enabled arrival check-ins, and you can disable it anytime in iOS Settings. Account deletion is available from the Settings screen at any time. QUESTIONS Email us at frank@mymatflow.com or visit mymatflow.com/support. Train hard. Stay curious. The MatFlow team
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MatFlow at none against BJJ Old Man Style's 1. BJJ Old Man Style's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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
Both are free to download. BJJ Old Man Style sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MatFlow asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | BJJ Old Man Style | MatFlow |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (15 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 15 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 79 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ROYDEAN TV LLC | Frank Lujan |
In-app purchases
BJJ Old Man Style
- Access The Full Version$9.99
MatFlow
No in-app purchases









