Decim8 vs Distressed FX
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Decim8
Apply a variety of digital effects to your photos and live camera feeds. Save custom effect combinations and explore unique, ever-changing visual transformations.
- 33 digital effects
- Load from photo library
- Live camera input
- Save custom effects
- Unique effect variations
- Effect previews
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APP RATED 9/10 BY WIRED MAGAZINE - 33 insane digital effects - Load images from your photo library or use a live camera - Save your favorite combinations as your own named effects - Effects never exactly the same twice - Effects previews give an idea of what each effect does.
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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Decim8 at $0.99 against Distressed FX's $19.99. Decim8 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 13) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). Distressed FX's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 3.8) and review sentiment (72% vs 52%). On ads, monetization model and device support 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
Decim8 costs $0.99 and Distressed FX $19.99 up front. Distressed FX sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Decim8 asks for nothing beyond the download.
Distressed FX holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Distressed FX has 1.2K ratings behind it against 149, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Decim8's written reviews are positive against 72% of Distressed FX's.
Decim8 ships an update weekly, Distressed FX every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Decim8 | Distressed FX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 — better | $19.99 |
| Rating | 3.8 (149 ratings) | 4.8 (1.2K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 51.7% of reviews | 72.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 149 | 1.2K — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #189 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kris Collins | We Are Here |
Customer experience
Decim8
Distressed FX
User reviews
Decim8
From 149 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Excellent effects and results
- 👍 Highly creative and fun to use
- 🎨 Unique glitch art capabilities
- 💡 Randomize feature for unexpected results
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🤔 Confusing or unintuitive interface
- 🔍 Lack of previewing and undo options
- 🖼️ Inconsistent or unpredictable effects
Distressed FX
From 1.2K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Creative and artistic photo editing
- 🎨 Excellent texture and overlay options
- 💡 Customizable layers and blending modes
- 🎨 Ability to create unique digital art
Room to improve
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with new iOS versions
- 🐛 Crashing and download errors
- 🐛 Inability to restore previous purchases
- 🤔 Lack of clear instructions and tutorials
Bugs and requests
Decim8
Reported bugs
3 issues- Crashes on startup or when trying to save
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- Inability to access camera roll or photo library
Requested features
5 requests- Add undo/revert functionality
- Improve interface and usability
- Implement better image saving options
- Add support for higher resolution images
- Introduce video processing capabilities
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
In-app purchases
Decim8
No 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
