# Average Camera Pro vs Distressed FX

The clearest difference is price: Distressed FX at Free against Average Camera Pro's $1.99. Distressed FX also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.4) and review sentiment (86% vs 59%). Average Camera Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and chart position (#181 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Distressed FX is free to download; Average Camera Pro costs $1.99 up front. Distressed FX sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Average Camera Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

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 5.3K ratings behind it against 38, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Average Camera Pro's written reviews are positive against 86% of Distressed FX's.

Average Camera Pro ships an update every 2 months, Distressed FX every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Average Camera Pro | Distressed FX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.4 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/average-camera-pro/id415577873/reviews) | **[4.8 (5.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/distressed-fx-photo-editor/id585702631/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 38 | **5.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 58.5% of reviews | **86.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#181** | — |
| Size | 7 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dominik Seibold](https://appshunter.io/developer/354153084) | [We Are Here](https://appshunter.io/developer/585702634) |

## What reviewers say

### Average Camera Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/average-camera-pro/id415577873)

**Currently charting:** #181 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Distressed FX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/distressed-fx-photo-editor/id585702631)

Easily transform your photos into stunning artwork using a variety of textured images and overlays. This app is perfect for adding unique artistic effects to your still life and landscape photography.

**Highlights:** Apply textured images, Add overlays, Create artwork from photos, Suitable for still life photography, Suitable for landscape photography

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Obscure Texture Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sky Beauty Texture Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Artist Beginnings Texture Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Old World Gallery Texture Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bokeh Illusions Overlay | $1.99 | one-time |
| The Lights Overlay Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| The Neutrals Texture Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| The Heavens Overlay Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Painterly Grunge | $1.99 | one-time |
| Beyond Skies Overlay Pack | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Variety of creative effects
- 💡 Unique textures and overlays
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 🎨 Ability to layer effects

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes after selecting photos
- 🔒 Restore purchases not working
- 🔍 Lack of clear instructions
- 🔍 Confusing interface for switching packs
- 🔍 Limited control over effects

**Reported bugs**

- Purchased effects not carrying over to new devices
- Filters disappearing after updates

**Requested features**

- Ability to mask or brush on effects
- Higher output resolution
- Bundled pricing for all effects
- More advanced editing tools
- Landscape mode support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Average Camera Pro free?

Average Camera Pro costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Distressed FX free?

Distressed FX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### 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 5.3K 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 4 months. Most recently, Average Camera Pro was updated on October 18, 2026 and Distressed FX on October 9, 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.*