Distressed FX vs Average Camera
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Average Camera
This photography app captures multiple images and averages them to create unique visual effects. It's also useful for reducing noise in photos of stationary objects by combining several shots.
- Multiple image averaging
- Noise reduction for stationary objects
- Supports wide, ultra-wide, and telephoto cameras
- Automated image alignment
- Adjustable image count and interval
- Manual exposure and white balance control
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Average Camera is a photography app that takes a series of photos and averages them together. By averaging the images, you can create image effects. In addition, you can use the average image of stationary objects to help reduce the noise in the image. When taking a photo of a stationary object, it is recommended to use a tripod or otherwise have your device held in position. Features: - Supports wide angle, ultra wide, and telephoto cameras - Automated image alignment option - Selectable image count - Selectable interval between images - Selectable delay before image capture - Adjust image exposure after capture - Average filter, median filter, lighten filter, and darken filter - White balance locking - Manual exposure selection
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Distressed FX at 72% against Average Camera's 0%. Distressed FX also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.5) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 4). Average Camera's advantage is price (Free vs $19.99) and in-app purchases (none vs 13). On ads and iOS requirement 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
Average Camera is free to download; Distressed FX costs $19.99 up front. Distressed FX sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Average Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.
Distressed FX holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Distressed FX has 1.2K ratings behind it against 4, 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 0% of Average Camera's.
Distressed FX ships an update every 3 months, Average Camera daily. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Distressed FX | Average Camera |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $19.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.8 (1.2K ratings) — better | 3.5 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 72.3% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #81 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | We Are Here | Thomas Backes |
Customer experience
Distressed FX
Average Camera
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
Average Camera
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Distressed FX
- 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
Average Camera
No in-app purchases
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