The app does exactly what you want it to do, but the sample photos and write-up do not do justice to the number of options that are available to you. Within minutes of first opening the app, I had looked at dozens of randomly-generated variations of a photo I had recently taken, and within minutes after that I was making adjustments to the one I had chosen as my favorite. I will be using this often. (Look out Instagram!)

If you're looking for a fast easy way to give a distinctive look to some of your photos, and the look that you want is a "grungy" look, this is a great app for you. Mind you, all of JixiPix's software fall into the one trick pony category in that they all have a certain style in which they modify your photos and that's it (albeit a different style for each app). That's not to say that there isn't a ton of easily accessible user variation in what can be done in each app, but the variation is all confined within the parameters of whatever style that particular app is geared towards. Fortunately the makers of this software have maintained a similar interface across the board so it's easy to go from one app to the next. I've had several of their apps for around 9 months and while I don't use them on the majority of my photos, they're all definitely in the "Special FX" category not everyday enhancements, I have been extremely happy with the results when I have used them.

I am a big fan of this simple but clever app for adding noise and effects to your pictures. Does anyone know how to create a preset for the frames and borders only? I was able to do it in the older version, but not with the recent update.

I love Grungetastic. (and all of the other JixiPix apps too!) It takes no time at all to get hang of using and tweaking the different styles. the UI is fantastic, and the randomizer always produces amazing effect combinations. Every photo I have put through Grungetastic so far has come out looking awesome! My only request for this app is that I would like to have the option of buying the extra sets of grunge presets/styles that are available on my iPod Touch. It's my own fault for expecting them to be there before visiting the website, which clearly states that they are working on it. :)With those extra styles, the creative possibilities of Grungetastic would extend beyond the already limitless possibilities! Three cheers to the Developers! I am finding myself clicking on my JixiPix Mac apps before my (much) more expensive photo editing software now!