Comparison

Average Camera Pro vs Distressed FX

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

Head to head
About

Average Camera Pro

This app captures multiple photos and averages them to create a single, low-noise image. It's ideal for improving picture quality in dimly lit environments by normalizing pixel values and making the lightest pixel white.

Highlights
  • Automatic multi-picture capture
  • Calculates average picture
  • Normalizes pixel values
  • Lightest pixel becomes white
  • Reduces noise in low light
Features
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Average Camera automatically takes multiple pictures (immediately or after a timer expires), calculates the average picture out of these and normalizes the result, to make the lightest pixel become white. It is useful for producing low-noise pictures in low-light situations. Because of the long exposure time, you should not hold your iPhone in your hands, but lean it against something to get sharp results.

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.

Screenshots

Average Camera Pro1 screens
Distressed FX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Average Camera Pro at $1.99 against Distressed FX's $19.99. Average Camera Pro also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 13) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.6). Distressed FX's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 3.4) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 38). On update cadence, ads, chart position 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Average Camera Pro costs $1.99 and Distressed FX $19.99 up front. Distressed FX sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Average Camera Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Distressed FX holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Distressed FX has 1.2K ratings behind it against 38, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Average Camera Pro's written reviews are positive against 72% of Distressed FX's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Average Camera Pro ships an update every 2 months, Distressed FX every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Average Camera Pro versus Distressed FX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAverage Camera ProDistressed FX
Price$1.99 — better$19.99
Rating3.4 (38 ratings)4.8 (1.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.9% of reviews72.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings381.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank#120#88 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS9.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDominik SeiboldWe Are Here

Customer experience

Average Camera Pro

All ratings38 ratings
Positive63.2%
Neutral7.9%
Negative28.9%
Written reviews114 reviews
Positive57.9%
Neutral9.6%
Negative32.5%

Distressed FX

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

Bugs and requests

Average Camera Pro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or 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

In-app purchases

None

Average Camera Pro

No 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

Questions

Is Average Camera Pro free?
Average Camera Pro costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Distressed FX free?
Distressed FX costs $19.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Average Camera Pro or Distressed FX?
Distressed FX is rated higher. Average Camera Pro averages 3.4 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while Distressed FX averages 4.8 from 1.2K ratings.
Do Average Camera Pro or Distressed FX have ads?
Neither Average Camera Pro nor Distressed FX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Average Camera Pro or Distressed FX?
Average Camera Pro ships an update every 2 months, and Distressed FX every 3 months. Most recently, Average Camera Pro was updated on September 25, 2026 and Distressed FX on September 26, 2026.
Which is more popular, Average Camera Pro or Distressed FX?
Average Camera Pro currently peaks at #120 in the App Store charts, and Distressed FX at #88. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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