# Winmail Viewer vs myTextViewer

The clearest difference is rating: myTextViewer at 3.7 against Winmail Viewer's 2.0. myTextViewer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and review sentiment (53% vs 25%). Winmail Viewer's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Winmail Viewer sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. myTextViewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

myTextViewer holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: myTextViewer has 157 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Winmail Viewer's written reviews are positive against 53% of myTextViewer's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Winmail Viewer | myTextViewer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/winmail-viewerfor-datxpsmsg/id1030699881/reviews) | **[3.7 (157 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mytextviewer/id1272975241/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **157** |
| Positive reviews | 24.8% of reviews | **53.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 22 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [浩 宋](https://appshunter.io/developer/1142913996) | [Yaniv Kalsky](https://appshunter.io/developer/310828189) |

## What reviewers say

### Winmail Viewer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/winmail-viewerfor-datxpsmsg/id1030699881)

This tool allows users to extract, view, and save the contents of winmaildat, msg, and xps files. It provides a complete solution for managing these file types, including viewing all attachments and rich text messages.

**Highlights:** Extract winmaildat, msg, xps files, View file contents, Save extracted files, View attachments, Read rich text messages

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Winmail.dat Premium | $9.99 | one-time |
| XPS Premium | $9.99 | one-time |
| MSG Premium | $9.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to Pro | $19.99 | one-time |


### myTextViewer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mytextviewer/id1272975241)

Instantly open and view any text, code, or log file. This app offers professional syntax highlighting and line numbers, making it ideal for professionals who need to access and read various file formats on the go. It supports numerous common file types and provides customizable viewing themes.

**Highlights:** Open any text, code, or log file, Syntax highlighting for common formats, Line numbers display, Light and dark viewing themes, Share option integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Opens unsupported file formats reliably
- 📂 Handles multiple file types (XML, JSON, LOG, EML, YML)
- 🎯 Simple and straightforward functionality
- ⚡ No unnecessary features or bloat
- 🆓 Free to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Files display as blank or won't open
- ❌ Inconsistent file compatibility
- 😤 Requires review before using app
- 📱 Compatibility issues with iOS updates
- 🔄 Confusing sharing/import workflow

**Reported bugs**

- App fails to open files from Files app
- JSON files display blank
- XML files not rendering properly
- App crashes or won't launch
- Incompatibility with iOS 14 and iOS 16

**Requested features**

- Search/find function within documents
- File editing capabilities
- Remove ads or ad-free option
- Support for action extensions
- Better file import options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Winmail Viewer free?

Winmail Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is myTextViewer free?

myTextViewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Winmail Viewer or myTextViewer?

myTextViewer is rated higher. Winmail Viewer averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while myTextViewer averages 3.7 from 157 ratings.

### Do Winmail Viewer or myTextViewer have ads?

Neither Winmail Viewer nor myTextViewer shows ads.

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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.*