Comparison

Distressed FX vs Macro by Camera+

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

Head to head
About

Distressed FX

Transform ordinary photos into unique works of art with a vast collection of textures and overlays. This app offers exclusive access to all current and future filters and effects for a single payment, making photo editing accessible and creative.

Highlights
  • Access to all current and future filters
  • Exclusive new effects and features
  • Wide range of textured images and overlays
  • Transform mundane photos into art
  • Ideal for still life and landscape photography
Features
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Distressed FX Plus is a special edition of the highly acclaimed original. For a small single payment, you will get access to all current and future filters, as well as exclusive access to all new effects and features ahead of release on the original app. This is an extraordinary opportunity to harness all the amazing effects from Distressed FX. If you are ready to take your photos to the next level, this is the ideal investment at a bargain price. Creating gorgeous artwork from your photos has never been easier. With Distressed FX, simply take a photo and choose from a wide range of textured images and overlays. Transform even the most mundane photo into a work of art. See our hashtag #distressedFX on Instagram to see 100k+ examples! ** Featured by Mac Format and Black + White Photography Magazine Join us at: www.facebook.com/DistressedFX www.instagram.com/distressedfxapp/ • Particularly suited to still life and landscape photography - this app will perfectly compliment your existing collection of photo apps. Distressed FX is powered by the textures of Cheryl Tarrant, a texture artist from Tennessee. Her popular and unique style is now available in your pocket, wherever you go. • Follow Cheryl on Instagram http://instagram.com/distressedfxapp • Be our friend on Facebook www.facebook.com/DistressedFX • Follow us on Twitter : @distressedfx See examples of the Cheryl's distinctive work here: www.flickr.com/photos/jewellofdistressed/ ** Find out more about Distressed Textures at www.distressedfx.com & www.distressedtextures.com Distressed FX (tm) is a trademark of Cheryl Tarrant in the United States of America.

About

Macro by Camera+

Easily capture stunning close-up photos with intelligent lens selection and powerful manual controls. Enhance your subject's clarity and contrast with built-in tools for framing and focus.

Highlights
  • Intelligent lens selection
  • Manual focus control
  • Manual EV control
  • Focus peaking overlay
  • Grid for composition
  • Histogram visualization
  • Automatic contrast enhancement
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From the developers that brought you the best-selling Camera+, and Camera+ 2, Macro by Camera+ will instantly be another staple of your digital camera bag. The goal of Macro by Camera+ is to take the fuss out of taking amazing-looking close-up photos. The app intelligently chooses the best lens for your shot, and gives you just the right tools to make your subject shine. And there's no hardware envy required: Macro is compatible with any iPhone that can run iOS 15! The controls in Macro by Camera+ are laser focused and powerfully aimed at getting the perfect up-close image in crystal clear focus. It includes manually controlled focus and EV so you can precisely control the focus and brightness of your photo. It also features several handy on-screen tools to help you frame and plan your shot. - Focus peaking outlines what parts of your photo are in focus. - Grid helps you position your subject on the screen. - Histogram lets you visualize the relative brightness of your shot. After you carefully frame and shoot your photo, Macro by Camera+ will intelligently apply our secret formula to make your subjects crisp and contrasty, without making them look unnatural! And because Macro by Camera+ saves directly to your Photo Library, your shots are instantly available for editing in your favorite software (like Camera+ 2).

Screenshots

Distressed FX4 screens
Macro by Camera+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Distressed FX at 72% against Macro by Camera+'s 26%. Distressed FX also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.9) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 23). Macro by Camera+'s advantage is price ($0.99 vs $19.99) and in-app purchases (none vs 13). On update cadence, ads, monetization model and chart position 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

Distressed FX costs $19.99 and Macro by Camera+ $0.99 up front. Distressed FX sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Macro by Camera+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Distressed FX holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Distressed FX has 1.2K ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Distressed FX's written reviews are positive against 26% of Macro by Camera+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Distressed FX ships an update every 3 months, Macro by Camera+ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Distressed FX versus Macro by Camera+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDistressed FXMacro by Camera+
Price$19.99$0.99 — better
Rating4.8 (1.2K ratings) — better2.9 (23 ratings)
Positive reviews72.3% of reviews — better26.5% of reviews
Number of ratings1.2K — better23
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#198#198
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWe Are HereLateNiteSoft S.L.

Customer experience

Distressed FX

All ratings1,234 ratings
Positive96.7%
Neutral1.7%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews101 reviews
Positive72.3%
Neutral5.9%
Negative21.8%

Macro by Camera+

All ratings23 ratings
Positive43.5%
Neutral13.0%
Negative43.5%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive26.5%
Neutral11.8%
Negative61.8%

Bugs and requests

Distressed FX

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inability to download or load certain textures/overlays
  • App crashing when opening photos
  • Saving edited photos at lower resolutions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Masking and selective editing tools
  • Zoom and precise control for editing
  • Ability to use app on Mac devices
  • Improved customer support and communication

Macro by Camera+

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Distressed FX

One-time13
  • Beyond SkiesFree
  • The HeavensFree
  • Bokeh IllusionsFree
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  • The LightsFree
  • Artist BeginningsFree
  • Box of colorsFree
  • Old World GalleryFree
  • Obscure TexturesFree
  • Painterly GrungeFree
  • Sky BeautyFree
  • The NeutralsFree
  • Vintage CollectionFree
  • Atmospheric LightFree
None

Macro by Camera+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Distressed FX free?
Distressed FX costs $19.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Macro by Camera+ free?
Macro by Camera+ costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Distressed FX or Macro by Camera+?
Distressed FX is rated higher. Distressed FX averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Macro by Camera+ averages 2.9 from 23 ratings.
Do Distressed FX or Macro by Camera+ have ads?
Neither Distressed FX nor Macro by Camera+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Distressed FX or Macro by Camera+?
Distressed FX ships an update every 3 months, and Macro by Camera+ every 2 months. Most recently, Distressed FX was updated on October 24, 2026 and Macro by Camera+ on October 25, 2026.
Which is more popular, Distressed FX or Macro by Camera+?
Distressed FX currently peaks at #198 in the App Store charts, and Macro by Camera+ at #198. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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