# Photastic Video Warper > Entertainment Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id387564051](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id387564051) ## Overview - **ID:** `id387564051` - **Platform:** Apple - **Type:** Apple app - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** gedalia.net - **Category:** Entertainment - **Rating:** 3.80 / 5 (14 ratings) - **Version:** 2.2 - **Last updated:** 2021-08-29 - **First published:** 2010-08-24 - **Size:** 25 MB - **Data as of:** 2026-09-22 - **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/photastic-video-warper/id387564051) - **Website:** [http://ibeams.gedalia.net](http://ibeams.gedalia.net/) - **Privacy policy:** [http://ibeams.gedalia.net](http://ibeams.gedalia.net/) ## Description Photastic is an image and video warping and destruction app. Supports warping still images from the photo library and the camera or warping video in Real-Time from the camera. 3 Different distortion modes: ◆Shatter your photos into thousands of pieces and watch them respond to gravity and reform. ◆Liquify your image, turning it into a swirly puddle of goo. ◆Grid Distort - Push and pull your image and then watch it snap back. Supports 6 multiple sized brushes: ◆ inflate ◆ deflate ◆ spin ◆ swirl ◆ pulse ◆ drag. ◆Support for VGA out, distortion particles, three different healing modes. ◆Kaleidoscoping the world in real-time Watch a demo of Photastic HD http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgwSbDkFUgk Created by Gedalia Pasternak, creator of the critically acclaimed iBeams special effects app. A Computer Graphics Engineer whose work has been seen in television commercials, video games, and the occasional military training system. As well as in the hands of bored teenagers at art museums. Recommended for fans of Facemelter and fluid FX. ## Rankings - #312,011 — Overall ## Review summary Reviewers consistently praise Photastic Video Warper for its fun, inventive distortion effects and the sense of craftsmanship in its design. The app is described as easy to use with a friendly UI and has strong entertainment value, especially for laughs and experiments. However, multiple reviews highlight serious drawbacks: crashes and instability, especially after updates; incompatibility with newer iOS versions (and older devices like iPad 3); the lack of video recording capability limits expected use; automatic aspect-ratio distortion and saving behavior; and some performance/UI visibility issues. Overall, it’s a playful tool sabotaged by reliability issues. ### Pros - Fun and entertaining distortion effects that are great for laughs and experimentation. - Innovative and immersive design with unique gestures and controls. - Easy-to-use, friendly UI that helps you get results quickly. - Strong creative appeal and a sense of craftsmanship in its design. ### Cons - Crashes frequently and is unstable, especially after updates. - Incompatible with the latest iOS versions; the app can become obsolete on current devices. - Missing video recording capability; can't shoot video as expected. - Saves distorted aspect ratios by design; hard to preserve the original size and easy steps to revert. - Slow performance and control icons can be hard to see. ## Similar extensions and apps - [Real Warper](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1082403992) — 3.70 / 5 - [Scopework](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6771395712) — 5.00 / 5 - [Elasticam](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id579803125) — 4.30 / 5 - [Distorted Camera](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6505119756) — 4.80 / 5 - [Warpo: Time Warp Scan Camera](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6747106844) - [SquishCam](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6757865272) - [Mega Photo: Real-Time Effects](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id471883260) — 4.50 / 5 - [Mirror Lab - Photo Effects](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6764094313) — 4.30 / 5 - [Fractalizer](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id953836458) — 3.70 / 5 - [Kaleidoscope Color](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6752025720) — 5.00 / 5 - [Tune Face & Body: Photo Editor](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id491712618) — 4.70 / 5 - [PhotoWizard-Photo Editor](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id370833324) — 4.60 / 5 --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id387564051)