# Grungy

> Photo un-enhancement app that adds random, authentic grunge textures. (iPhone/iPad app by Adrian Hanft.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grungy/id595550299 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Adrian Hanft](https://appshunter.io/developer/395435271)
- Category: Photo & Video
- Price: Free
- Rating: 1.29/5 from 17 App Store ratings · 20 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 6.1 · 131 MB
- Languages: English, German
- Released: 2013-02-02
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grungy/id595550299/reviews.md

## What is Grungy?

Grungy is a photo un-enhancement app. 

We love digital, but it has a tendency to isolate our images from the abuse and accidental alterations that make photos feel real. Digital images are immune to life's story, trapped eternally in a matrix of pixels and immune to the warming effects of time, light, and abuse.

Grungy is a one-button process for re-introducing accidental abuse back into your photos. Don't like the effect? Push the button again until the amount of grunge satisfies your needs.

The process is random and un-repeatable so you never get the same effect twice. But most importantly, the grunge is beautiful and more authentic than anything you can achieve in other apps. 

The authenticity of the grunge comes from the care taken in gathering the textures that power this app. The grunge is hand-picked from a collection of artifacts like glue-tinted wallpaper, rusty vintage labels, film remnants, forrest-fire enhanced panels, severely overexposed slides, sanded plexiglass, dry-transfer laser prints, solargraphs, monographs, ticket scraps, antique camera experiments, chemical stained darkroom remnants, thick layers of billboard paper, overused sandpaper, screen-printed collage, and drawers full of objects that clearly contain the marks and scars of their life. 

The authenticity of the textures found in Grungy are what will give your images more character than some of the more automated filters out there. Download Grungy today and start un-enhancing your photos today.

NOTE: The maximum resolution that this app is capable of outputting is currently 612x612 pixels.

## Key features

- One-button grunge effect
- Random and unrepeatable results
- Authentic, hand-picked textures
- Adds character to photos
- Simple photo un-enhancement

## Recent user reviews (10 of 20)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grungy/id595550299/reviews.md

### 1/5 — hijodeputa

*2023-12-31*

after activating I could only did one picture.
Couldn’t keep on my album and now this crap app crashes.
Do not buy this fool’s trap!!!

### 1/5 — Bugs never fixed

*2021-04-08, version 1.1*

Same problem as other folks. Click on NEW, opens my photo library, and then immediately closes. The developer doesn’t shiv a hit. I have contacted them several times. Do not recommend.

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2020-08-02*

I can’t even open my picture

### 1/5 — Same thing what the other person said

*2020-07-27, version 1.1*

App not working.  Fix it dude, or delete it.

### 2/5 — 2 Stars Worth

*2020-06-05, version 1.1*

I really like the filters HOWEVER I can't get the photo library on my phone to open and stay open more than 5 seconds.

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2019-12-21, version 1.1*

I just downloaded this app and I hit “new” and it opens my photos up and immediately disappears so I can’t even choose a photo to edit. I deleted it after restarting it three times and it still not working. I definitely do not recommend.

### 1/5 — Fix your bugs

*2019-10-11, version 1.1*

Everytime I press edit it turns white I cannot edit anything

### 1/5 — Won’t load Library

*2019-03-28*

Glad I didn’t pay for this. Crashes on trying to load the library, so game over. I notice the last update was four years ago. I guess that says it all. Avoid.

### 1/5 — Update needed

*2018-12-15, version 1.1*

This app is in dire need of and update asap. I open the app and hit new and it goes white, can’t even get to my photos to use it. One Star until issue is fixed.

### 1/5 — Does not work

*2018-05-03*

Sadly it won’t even load!

## Frequently asked questions about Grungy

### What is Grungy?

Grungy is a photo un-enhancement app that applies random, authentic grunge textures to your images. It aims to make digital photos feel more real and full of character by simulating the effects of time and wear.

### How does Grungy work?

With a single tap, Grungy applies a unique grunge effect to your photos. The process is random and unrepeatable, ensuring you get a different, authentic look each time you use it.

### What kind of textures does Grungy use?

Grungy uses a collection of hand-picked, authentic textures derived from artifacts like glue-tinted wallpaper, rusty labels, film remnants, and overexposed slides, among others.

### What is the maximum resolution Grungy can output?

The maximum resolution that Grungy is capable of outputting is currently 612x612 pixels.

### Is Grungy free to use?

Yes, Grungy is available for free. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements associated with the app.

### Does Grungy have ads?

No, Grungy does not contain advertisements. It is a completely free and ad-free application.

### What devices does Grungy support?

Grungy is supported on iPhone and iPod devices.

### How often is Grungy updated?

Grungy was last updated on June 30, 2014, to version 1.1. The app was initially released on February 2, 2013.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1 — 2014-06-30

- Minor bug fixes

### 1.0 — 2013-02-02

No release notes.

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