# Distressed FX vs Macro by Camera+

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 device support there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Distressed FX | Macro by Camera+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $19.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/distressed-fx-plus/id1441905750/reviews)** | [2.9 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macro-by-camera-plus/id1577383127/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 23 |
| Positive reviews | **72.3% of reviews** | 26.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#198** | — |
| Size | 51 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [We Are Here](https://appshunter.io/developer/585702634) | [LateNiteSoft S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/283292600) |

## What reviewers say

### Distressed FX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/distressed-fx-plus/id1441905750)

**Currently charting:** #198 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Beyond Skies | Free | one-time |
| The Heavens | Free | one-time |
| Bokeh Illusions | Free | one-time |
| The Lights | Free | one-time |
| Artist Beginnings | Free | one-time |
| Box of colors | Free | one-time |
| Old World Gallery | Free | one-time |
| Obscure Textures | Free | one-time |
| Painterly Grunge | Free | one-time |
| Sky Beauty | Free | one-time |
| The Neutrals | Free | one-time |
| Vintage Collection | Free | one-time |
| Atmospheric Light | Free | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Creative and artistic photo editing
- 🎨 Excellent texture and overlay options
- 💡 Customizable layers and blending modes
- 🎨 Ability to create unique digital art

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compatibility issues with new iOS versions
- 🐛 Crashing and download errors
- 🐛 Inability to restore previous purchases
- 🤔 Lack of clear instructions and tutorials

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macro-by-camera-plus/id1577383127)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*