# Winmail Viewer vs ES File Explorer

The clearest difference is rating: ES File Explorer at 4.6 against Winmail Viewer's 2.0. ES File Explorer also leads on review sentiment (64% vs 26%) and ratings volume (15K vs 1). Winmail Viewer's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Winmail Viewer sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and ES File Explorer sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ES File Explorer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ES File Explorer has 15K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of Winmail Viewer's written reviews are positive against 64% of ES File Explorer's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Winmail Viewer | ES File Explorer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/winmail-viewerfor-datxpsmsg/id1030699881/reviews) | **[4.6 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/es-file-explorer/id1441621965/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **15K** |
| Positive reviews | 25.6% of reviews | **63.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 263 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [浩 宋](https://appshunter.io/developer/1142913996) | [Beijing Xiaoxiong Bowang Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435277197) |

## 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 |


### ES File Explorer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/es-file-explorer/id1441621965)

Manage local and network files with this comprehensive tool. It offers file transfer, compression, built-in media players, cloud storage integration, and editing capabilities for various document and code formats.

**Highlights:** File management and sorting, WiFi and face-to-face file transfer, ZIP, RAR, 7Z compression/decompression, Built-in audio/video player, Cloud storage aggregation, Remote service access (SMB, FTP, WebDAV), PDF and code editor

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ES Pro(1 month) | $6.99 | per month |
| ES Pro(1 month) | $6.99 | per month |
| ES Pro(1 year) | $29.99 | per year |
| ES Pro(1 year） | $29.99 | per year |
| ES remove ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| ES lifetime vip | $4.99 | one-time |
| ES lifetime vip | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful file management
- 📁 Extensive file format support
- 🔒 Secure folder access
- 🎵 Excellent built-in media player
- 🔗 Seamless network connectivity

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔍 Search functionality issues
- 🔇 Music playback problems
- 🔌 Connectivity issues with FTP/SFTP

**Reported bugs**

- Deleted all user files after update
- Unable to connect to SMB servers
- Video playback issues with certain file types
- Inconsistent behavior when using VPN

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Improved file compression tools
- More customization options
- Better integration with Apple ecosystem
- Enhanced audio/video playback controls


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Winmail Viewer free?

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

### Is ES File Explorer free?

ES File Explorer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Winmail Viewer or ES File Explorer?

ES File Explorer is rated higher. Winmail Viewer averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while ES File Explorer averages 4.6 from 15K ratings.

### Do Winmail Viewer or ES File Explorer have ads?

Neither Winmail Viewer nor ES File Explorer 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.*