# Grungetastic — Rock your photos with texture

> Apply aggressive grunge textures and tones to photos with seven distinct styles. (iPhone/iPad app by JixiPix Software.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grungetastic/id418140198 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [JixiPix Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/380605671)
- Category: Photo & Video, Social Networking
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 187 App Store ratings · 209 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 56 MB
- Released: 2011-02-26
- Data updated: 2026-08-23
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grungetastic/id418140198/reviews.md

## What is Grungetastic?

Rock your Photo with Unwell Textures and Tones

Grungetastic cranks your photos to 11 with seven hot and heavy looks: Classic Grunge, Bleached Grunge, Worn Pop, Worn Grunge, Gritty Grunge, Distressed and Pop Grunge. These seven fun and aggressive styles let you get down and dirty with your photos. Faster than you can say "filthy," these styles and Grungetastic's easy, hands-on interface will have you smushing delightfully unwell textures and tones with deeply satisfying contrasts, and explosively pleasurable pops for dangerously-addictive ultra-Grungy art. 

Grungetastic is for the Photographer that loves everything grungy! Shadows, Rubbing, Scratching, Ripping, Shredding, Stressing, Distressing, Popping, Exploding, Splatters, Smudging, Glowing, Glaring, Smoking – just some of the wildness that Grungetastic hooks you up with. 

GRUNGETASTIC MAKES DIRTY PHOTOS - REALLY DIRTY PHOTOS! 
SO DIRTY THAT THEY HAVE THEIR OWN LITTLE DIRT STORMS
SWIRLING AROUND THEM—the styles are creative madness—or clearer visions of reality, whatever it is, they go to an artistic place few ever get. You can't get a cooler, hotter photo anywhere!

ULTRA-GRUNGE STYLES
Classic Grunge, Bleached, Pop Grunge, Pop Worn, Worn, Gritty and Distressed Grunge

FEATURES
Adjustable control over all aspect of the process: Color, multiple textures and borders

INCLUDES
Seven grungy styles: Classic Grunge, Bleached, Pop Grunge, Pop Worn, Worn, Gritty and Distressed Grunge

"Randomize" button to quickly show off the power of the app

A full library of textures and borders

Quick, efficient, and very user-friendly interface

Support for full-size images

Presets with the ability to create custom presets

Preview mode for quick workflow (Larger image rendered on save or when emailed)

UNIVERSAL FEATURES
All JixiPix Apps come with: Superior Customer Service, Support for High-Resolution Images & Output, Undo, Randomize Button, Quick Presets, the ability to create Custom Presets and Quick Preview. Our mobile version can Email and post directly to Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Tumblr. 

‘Like us on facebook’ for tips & tricks, quick announcements and interaction with the Jixi team! https://www.facebook.com/pages/JixiPixcom/338304329530235?ref=hl


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“JixiPix turns any photo into a masterpiece. The only requirement is art appreciation — we will take care of the rest!”

JixiPix.com “Creative Tools for Creative Types”
Photography | Artistic | Graphic Apps
Mac • iPad • iPhone

## Key features

- Seven grunge styles
- Adjustable color, textures, and borders
- Randomize button
- Texture and border library
- Customizable presets
- High-resolution output

## Chart rankings

- #198 in Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

## What do users think of Grungetastic?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Lots of creative options
- 🎨 Customizable effects
- 🎲 Fun randomize feature
- 💡 Unique grunge styles
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Versatile app
- 🎨 Artistic results
- 👍 Endless possibilities

**Cons**

- 🐛 Slow rendering/processing
- 💰 In-app purchases for more effects
- 🔒 Locked effects behind paywall
- 🔒 Lack of free access to all features

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Unable to upload/load photos
- Presets not applying correctly
- Crashes or freezes on certain devices

**Most requested features**

- Undo button
- More color/hue options
- Color swapping
- Higher resolution exports
- Native iPad support
- Ability to stack multiple borders

## Recent user reviews (10 of 209)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grungetastic/id418140198/reviews.md

### 5/5 — So Fun!!!

*2025-04-23*

The possible creative combinations and applications are endless!

### 5/5 — Great app

*2022-10-03*

Painterly many options

### 5/5 — Easy to tweak

*2022-08-06*

It is so easy and inexperienced to tweak my photos with all of these apps from this developer.

### 1/5 — Unable to load photo

*2021-11-29, version 3.3.11*

Purchased Grungetastic this evening.  I am unable to upload a photo—-the camera roll flashes for just a second then disappears and I get the Try Again Screen.  I did have a similar problem after upgrade with iColorama where the developer suggested I try selecting “Use small Image picker” in the iColorama section of the ipad settings until he could write a few lines of code.    That worked, and he updated the app a few days later.  There is no similar option in Grungetastic so I’m not sure if it’s a similar issue.  I’ve also tried limiting permissions to “select photos” but that does not help.  I would appreciate your input so that I can use the app, which was recommended by one of your affiliates, Meridith Images.

### 1/5 — Dislike!

*2021-05-17*

There is not enough fine-tuning in this App to make the quality of images that I need.   The interface is clunky, the presets are junky. 
Avoid.  There are much better Apps out there.  Try Distressed FX and see what a great App is like.

### 5/5 — AMAZING!

*2020-12-14*

So many possibilities! Wonderful selection of different distressed styles. Love it!❤️❤️❤️

### 5/5 — Unbelievable!

*2019-09-28*

I have many photo edit apps. Some are good. Many are lame. This is cutting edge stuff.  Grungetastic is far and above ANY that I have. The multitude of choices is fabulous and I love the dice button and instant go back. It’s obvious these developers spent a lot of time developing this app. Totally awesome. Totally professional. Can’t say enough good about it!

### 5/5 — Unbedingt Ausprobieren

*2019-05-07*

Tolle Filter - riesige Auswahl - unbedingt ausprobieren! Eine meiner Lieblings-Bildbearbeitung.

### 1/5 — Universal

*2019-02-19*

I love buying the same app twice.

### 5/5 — A bit of rough.

*2018-07-23*

You’re almost there with your images, but you want them to look a bit more...grungey. More messed up, more real life, more dirty future. Pushed a bit more, to the edge, of fuzzy distorted guitar, but for pictures. Highly recommended:)

## Frequently asked questions about Grungetastic

### What does Grungetastic do?

Grungetastic allows you to apply a variety of aggressive and "unwell" textures and tones to your photos. It offers seven distinct grunge styles to give your images a unique, artistic, and heavily textured look.

### What are the key features of Grungetastic?

Key features include seven distinct grunge styles (Classic Grunge, Bleached Grunge, Worn Pop, Worn Grunge, Gritty Grunge, Distressed, and Pop Grunge), adjustable controls for color, multiple textures and borders, a library of textures and borders, and the ability to create custom presets.

### Is Grungetastic free to use?

Based on the provided information, Grungetastic is available for free. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or subscription models.

### What kind of photos is Grungetastic best for?

This app is ideal for photographers who love a grungy aesthetic. It's designed to create "dirty photos" with elements like shadows, scratching, shredding, distressing, splatters, and glowing effects, pushing images into an artistic and unique visual space.

### Can I save my edited photos in high resolution?

Yes, Grungetastic supports high-resolution images and output. The app also offers a preview mode for a quick workflow, with larger images rendered upon saving or emailing.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.3.30 — 2025-12-19

Optimization, bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 3.3.15 — 2024-02-13

Optimization, bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 3.3.14 — 2023-05-30

Optimizations, bug fixes, and performance improvements

### 3.3.13 — 2023-01-03

Optimization, bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 3.3.11 — 2021-10-13

iOS 15 Support

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All apps by JixiPix Software: https://appshunter.io/developer/380605671

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