# DMD Panorama vs Distressed FX

The clearest difference is price: DMD Panorama at $9.99 against Distressed FX's $19.99. DMD Panorama also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.6). Distressed FX's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and chart position (#78 vs unranked). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

DMD Panorama costs $9.99 and Distressed FX $19.99 up front. DMD Panorama sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Distressed FX sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Distressed FX holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 405 and 1.2K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of DMD Panorama's written reviews are positive against 72% of Distressed FX's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

DMD Panorama ships an update every 2 months, Distressed FX every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | DMD Panorama | Distressed FX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$9.99** | $19.99 |
| Rating | [4.4 (405 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dmd-panorama/id441183050/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/distressed-fx-plus/id1441905750/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 405 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **79.7% of reviews** | 72.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#78** |
| Size | 10 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dermandar](https://appshunter.io/developer/441183053) | [We Are Here](https://appshunter.io/developer/585702634) |

## What reviewers say

### DMD Panorama

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dmd-panorama/id441183050)

Capture immersive 360-degree panoramic photos and selfies with advanced features. Explore a global community of panorama creators, enhance your images with HD upgrades, and experience your creations in an interactive 3D viewer.

**Highlights:** 360 panoramic selfies, Interactive 3D viewer, HD upgrade for high resolution, Multiple exposure settings, Global panorama community, Export as looping video, Virtual Reality support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HD Video Unlimited Upgrade | $4.99 | one-time |
| High Definition Unlimited Upgrade | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Great panoramic photos
- 🚀 Seamless stitching
- 👍 Excellent quality
- 👍 Fantastic results

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 💰 Requires paid upgrade for HD
- 🔒 Issues with login and account
- 🔋 Battery drain
- 🔍 Lacks advanced editing features

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to view panoramas
- Camera roll integration not working
- Panorama capture fails on newer devices
- Notification issues after recent updates

**Requested features**

- Add support for 360-degree photos
- Improve stitching and reduce distortion
- Implement better notification controls
- Allow importing and editing existing photos
- Add more sharing and exporting options


### Distressed FX

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

**Currently charting:** #78 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 (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Beyond Skies | Free | one-time |
| The Heavens | Free | one-time |
| Bokeh Illusions | Free | one-time |
| The Lights | Free | one-time |
| Box of colors | Free | one-time |
| Old World Gallery | Free | one-time |
| Painterly Grunge | 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DMD Panorama free?

DMD Panorama costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Distressed FX free?

Distressed FX costs $19.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, DMD Panorama or Distressed FX?

Distressed FX is rated higher. DMD Panorama averages 4.4 out of 5 from 405 ratings, while Distressed FX averages 4.8 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do DMD Panorama or Distressed FX have ads?

Neither DMD Panorama nor Distressed FX shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DMD Panorama or Distressed FX?

DMD Panorama ships an update every 2 months, and Distressed FX every 3 months. Most recently, DMD Panorama was updated on November 6, 2026 and Distressed FX on November 6, 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.*