Comparison

Distressed FX vs CamRef

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

Head to head
About

Distressed FX

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
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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.

About

CamRef

A quick reference guide for the Sony RX10 IV camera, offering concise explanations of settings, photography basics, and camera diagrams. It's designed for photographers on the go who need fast access to information without the bulk of a full manual.

Highlights
  • Camera settings lookup with menu paths
  • Photography basics explanations
  • Guided setup for common situations
  • Favourites for quick access
  • Labelled camera diagrams
  • Concise reference format
Features
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CamRef is a compact reference for the Sony RX10 IV—basics, menus, and a few starting points for common situations. It’s meant for when you’re out shooting and want something shorter and quicker than paging through a PDF. Many of us picked up this camera after reading threads, posts, and tips from other RX10 IV users. This app doesn’t replace that—it’s just one more tool: something you can open on your phone when you need a reminder of what a setting does or where to find it. What’s inside Guided setup — Simple starting suggestions for a few typical situations (not a substitute for your own judgement or conditions on the day). Camera settings — Look up items with brief notes and MENU paths where we’ve mapped them (Camera Settings 1 / 2, etc.). Photography basics — Short explanations of core ideas—ISO, aperture, shutter, white balance, metering, focus—at a reference level, not a full course. Favourites — Pin settings you open often. Camera diagrams — Labelled rear, side, and front views to help match names in the menus to controls on the body. What it isn’t It won’t make every shot a keeper, fix every limitation of the camera, or replace the official manual for deep or firmware-specific detail. It’s here to reduce friction when you’re trying to remember what something means or where Sony hid it. Note: CamRef is independent. “Sony” and “RX10 IV” are trademarks of their respective owners. Not affiliated with or endorsed by Sony.

Screenshots

Distressed FX4 screens
CamRef4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Distressed FX at Free against CamRef's $2.99. Distressed FX also leads on ratings volume (5.3K vs 3). CamRef's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). On ads, device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Distressed FX is free to download; CamRef costs $2.99 up front. Distressed FX sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. CamRef asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CamRef holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Distressed FX has 5.3K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Distressed FX's written reviews are positive against 100% of CamRef's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Distressed FX ships an update every 4 months, CamRef every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Distressed FX versus CamRef: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDistressed FXCamRef
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.8 (5.3K ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews86.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5.3K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWe Are HereAndrew Webster

Customer experience

Distressed FX

All ratings5,258 ratings
Positive96.5%
Neutral2.4%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews766 reviews
Positive86.0%
Neutral5.2%
Negative8.7%

CamRef

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Distressed FX

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Purchased effects not carrying over to new devices
  • Filters disappearing after updates

Requested features

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

CamRef

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Distressed FX

One-time10
  • Obscure Texture Pack$1.99
  • Sky Beauty Texture Pack$1.99
  • Artist Beginnings Texture Pack$1.99
Show 7 more
  • Old World Gallery Texture Pack$1.99
  • Bokeh Illusions Overlay$1.99
  • The Lights Overlay Pack$1.99
  • The Neutrals Texture Pack$1.99
  • The Heavens Overlay Pack$1.99
  • Painterly Grunge$1.99
  • Beyond Skies Overlay Pack$1.99
None

CamRef

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Distressed FX free?
Distressed FX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CamRef free?
CamRef costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Distressed FX or CamRef?
CamRef is rated higher. Distressed FX averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5.3K ratings, while CamRef averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Distressed FX or CamRef have ads?
Neither Distressed FX nor CamRef shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Distressed FX or CamRef?
Distressed FX ships an update every 4 months, and CamRef every 2 weeks. Most recently, Distressed FX was updated on November 10, 2026 and CamRef on November 9, 2026.

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