Comparison

msg Lense vs CALIMA

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

msg Lense

This application allows users to easily view and manage Microsoft Outlook .msg files directly on their iPhone or iPad. It supports viewing attachments, embedded files, and even opening files from cloud storage. Users can also reply to and forward emails contained within these files.

Highlights
  • View .msg message content
  • Access message attachments
  • View embedded .msg files
  • Open files from cloud storage
  • Reply and forward emails
  • Access recent files
Features
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Open and read MSG and EML email files right on your iPhone and iPad. Got an email file you can't open? msg Lense renders the full message — sender, recipients, subject, rich HTML body, inline images, and every attachment — exactly as it was sent. Tap a file in Mail, Files, or any app and read it in seconds. WHY MSG LENSE • Opens .msg and .eml (standard email) files natively • Keeps rich HTML formatting, inline images, and the full recipient list intact • Preview, open, and save every attachment — PDFs, images, documents, and more • Quick Look and Share sheet support: open a message straight from Files, Mail, or anywhere • Print a clean copy or export a message for your records • Reply or forward by handing the message off to Apple Mail, Gmail, Outlook, or Spark • Built-in search across every message you've imported • Designed for both iPhone and iPad PRIVATE BY DESIGN msg Lense does all of its work on your device. No accounts, no servers, no analytics, no tracking — your email never leaves your device. Subscriptions are handled securely by Apple. HOW IT WORKS 1. Receive a .msg or .eml file by email, AirDrop, or in your Files app 2. Tap it, or use Quick Look and the Share sheet 3. Read the full message, save attachments, print, or forward it PERFECT FOR • Business and legal email saved as .msg files • Forwarded message files that won't open on iOS • Archived emails exported from Apple Mail, Gmail, Thunderbird, and more • Anyone who receives email files they can't read on their phone MSG LENSE PLUS An active msg Lense Plus subscription is required to open and read messages. One subscription unlocks everything: • Unlimited message viewing • Open and save attachments • Printing • Reply and forward • Quick Look and Share extensions Choose a monthly or yearly auto-renewing plan. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription automatically renews unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings → [your name] → Subscriptions. Privacy Policy: https://msglense.credeo.io/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://msglense.credeo.io/terms.html Questions or feedback? Email support@credeo.io

About

CALIMA

This app turns your smartphone into a personal distress signal. It allows users to trigger an alarm manually or automatically in case of falls, immobility, or timed checks. Upon activation, pre-defined emergency contacts receive alerts with location and message details.

Highlights
  • Manual and automatic alarm triggers
  • Emergency contact alerts via call, SMS, or email
  • Web-based dashboard for management
  • GDPR compliant data storage
  • Meets DGUV requirements
  • Uses existing business smartphones
Features
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The CALIMA App transforms the standard smartphone into a personal distress signal (PDS) device with which employees can call for immediate help in case of an emergency. ► HOW IS AN ALARM TRIGGERED? » Manual trigger via app, widget and hardware button » Automatic trigger in the event of a fall and immobility » Automatic trigger through an alarm timer (dead man's switch) ► WHAT HAPPENS IF AN ALARM IS TRIGGERED? As soon as an alarm has been triggered, the emergency contacts you have defined will receive a call and a text message or an email with the emergency message and a link. All relevant emergency information can be viewed using the web browser. ► WHAT DO I HAVE TO PAY ATTENTION TO DURING USE? To provide best protection, the following requirements must be met: » App must be open in the background » Functioning smartphone with sufficiently charged battery » Connection to the Internet (via mobile or WLAN) ► WHY CALIMA? » Perfect protection in case of danger (e.g. medical emergency, fall or threat) » GDPR (DSGVO) compliant, as the data is stored in Germany » Meets DGUV requirements, as developed according to rule 112-139 » Recommended by works councils, as no monitoring is possible » High user acceptance, as employees do not have to carry extra devices » No investment costs, as business smartphones are used » Flexible emergency chain with in-house emergency contacts or emergency control center ► HOW IS CALIMA IMPLEMENTED? Employees and emergency contacts can be administered and managed independently via a web-based dashboard. The app is downloaded by employees via the official app stores and installed on their smartphones. For a free trial, email us at info@calima.io.

Screenshots

msg Lense4 screens
CALIMA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CALIMA at 100% against msg Lense's 44%. CALIMA also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. msg Lense sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. CALIMA asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

msg Lense ships an update every 4 months, CALIMA every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
msg Lense versus CALIMA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parametermsg LenseCALIMA
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (55 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews44.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings55 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS26.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB46 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developercredeo GmbHCALIMA Safety GmbH

Customer experience

msg Lense

All ratings55 ratings
Positive63.6%
Neutral3.6%
Negative32.7%
Written reviews45 reviews
Positive44.4%
Neutral4.4%
Negative51.1%

CALIMA

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

msg Lense

Subscriptions2
  • msg Lense Plus Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • msg Lense Plus Yearly7 Days trial$14.991 Year
None

CALIMA

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is msg Lense free?
msg Lense is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CALIMA free?
CALIMA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do msg Lense or CALIMA have ads?
Neither msg Lense nor CALIMA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, msg Lense or CALIMA?
msg Lense ships an update every 4 months, and CALIMA every 2 months. Most recently, msg Lense was updated on October 24, 2026 and CALIMA on October 24, 2026.

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