Distressed FX : Plus

Name: Distressed FX : Plus
Price: 19.99 USD
Rating: 4.8 (1235 reviews)
Author: We Are Here

by We Are Here

iPhone · iPad

Active Last checked 31 Jul 2026

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Price: $19.99
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4.8 1235 ratings · App Store

5/5This is good
I’ve been using the first release of Distressed for two years and found it to be hit and miss because the overlays were all or nothing, meaning it covered the entire photo. This new release of Distressed FX is far superior with its ability to erase it from areas you don't want to affect in your photos. After a month of experimenting with it, the flood gates of enhancing my photos flew open for me. I use it to enhance/replace a boring sky with clouds, color and drama by using an overlay for that portion of the photo only. I can then save that edition of the photo to my phone, then import it back into Distressed FX, add a different overlay to be used for a different part of the photo. Another favorite use of the app is to erase most of an overlay, but keep the edges visible for hand-drawn vignettes. When using the erase function, I've learned that hard pressing the screen eliminates the effect, but soft pressing leaves some of it slightly opaque, and that can be used to enhance the areas you need it for just a touch extra. I could write several more paragraphs about this app but I think you get the idea. Get it, play and experiment with it and have fun

Root Beer Float -PCT, CDT · 31 Jul 2026
5/5Cube icon doesn’t respond
When a picture is taken in portrait with iPhone camera and you proceed to Distress FX Plus window, the text “photo can be masked using depth based data in this photo” doesn’t appear in upper left hand corner. The icon for the “cube” is greyed out and doesn’t respond for text to appear nor does the arrow in the upper hand corner appear so you can flip the texture in back or front of the subject. I thought you might like to know of the problem so this issue can be addressed. I got in touch with the person who created a video explaining Distressed FX Plus and while the “cube” worked for him when he produced the video, it no longer works for him on the iPhone 15. Distressed FX is a great app and am happy with the results I get but just thought you might want to be aware of this bug. Henriette

Henriette3 · 31 Jul 2026
5/5Absolutely A Must For Editing and Texture Lovers
I have been using this app for several years now. It was wonderful with the first release but now with the second edition of FX plus I am absolutely loving all the options that have been added. I have been doing and creating mobile photography for quite a few years now and there are not many apps that I am absolutely thrilled with but this would be my top three and this would be absolutely number one. Thanks so much for making a top notch app for creators!

VLNH24 · 31 Jul 2026
1/5Once upon a time, I loved this app…
Update: 04-May-2022 Finally gave up and deleted the app. It became frustrating not being able to use it. Buy with caution. Once upon a time, I loved this app… I’ve owned it since its inception and for years it was a part of my editing protocol. Then another app became my go to, and for a year or two I stopped using this. Recently, I opened the app and saw what appeared to be some lovely updates. Unfortunately not one will download onto my iPhone without error messages telling me they’ve corrupted and to remove and reinstall the app. I’ve done this more than a dozen times, as well as written for customer support l, all to no avail. I guess she’s no longer supporting DistressedFx+ and it’s sad. This time, when I delete it, I won’t try again. I assume it’s a dead app. Sadly. Don’t waste your time and money. I hope I hear to the contrary, but I won’t hold me breath.

fulload · 31 Jul 2026
5/5Great results but…
The app is a joy! But for some reason the developer has it set to not download for iMac as well as iOS. Most of my iOS apps do this now, and I appreciate being able to use some of them on a larger screen with my graphics tablet as I grow older. It would be lovely if Distressed FX were to refresh the app on the store and set it to allow Mac downloading as well.

The Membership · 31 Jul 2026

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1.0
1.0.1
New pack 'Atmospheric Light' at no extra cost Minor bug fixes
1.0.2
Update to improve compatibility with iOS 13
1.1
Now with touch and portrait mode depth masking. Improved export resolution. And more!
1.1.1
Sharper image preview Fixed some minor bugs Translations to Chinese, Japanese and Korean languages
1.1.2
Fixes some issues a small number of users experienced with restoring purchases. Please contact us at www.distressedfx.com/help if your experience any further issues.
1.1.3
Minor bug fixes and error handling
1.2
NEW Texture Pack - Dramatic Palette NEW Bird Pack - With Wings
1.2.1
Masking is fixed and also has a "softness" slider
1.3
• We can now save in HEIC format • Next-Level Filter Freedom Give every photo its own signature look. Each Distressed FX filter now comes with independent Hue, Saturation, and Brightness sliders—so one filter can morph into a hundred unique looks. Twist the hue for a surreal shift, pump up the saturation for bold color, or pull the brightness down for cinematic mood. You’re in total control. • Custom Presets, Share the Love When you land on a combination you love, save it as a preset with a single tap. Your presets remember every tweak —HSB settings included— so you can recreate your favorite style in seconds. Share them with friends, trade them with the community, or even sell your signature edits. Creativity just got shareable.
1.3.1
• We can now save in HEIC format • Next-Level Filter Freedom Give every photo its own signature look. Each Distressed FX filter now comes with independent Hue, Saturation, and Brightness sliders—so one filter can morph into a hundred unique looks. Twist the hue for a surreal shift, pump up the saturation for bold colour, or pull the brightness down for cinematic mood. You’re in total control. • Custom Presets, Share the Love When you land on a combination you love, save it as a preset with a single tap. Your presets remember every tweak —HSB settings included— so you can recreate your favorite style in seconds. Share them with friends, trade them with the community, or even sell your signature edits. Creativity just got shareable.
1.4
• You can now load files from local files/iCloud not just from the camera roll • New option to keep location EXIF data embedded in photos • Improved pack downloading
1.4.1
• You can now load files from local files/iCloud not just from the camera roll • New option to keep location EXIF data embedded in photos • Improved pack downloading
1.4.2 · 19 Jul 2026
- Improved touch masking - Improved portrait depth masking - Better help - Bug Fixes and stability improvements

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