Comparison

msg Lense vs .msg

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

.msg

This application allows users to easily open and read Microsoft Outlook .msg files directly on their iPhone or iPad. It provides a seamless way to view email content, including attachments, without needing a computer. Ideal for professionals who need quick access to .msg files on the go.

Highlights
  • Open .msg files from files or cloud storage
  • View email content (subject, body, sender, recipients)
  • Access and preview attachments
  • Support for embedded .msg files
  • No PC required
Features
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Easily open and read Microsoft Outlook .msg files on your iPhone or iPad. Whether it's a work email, archived message, or an attachment you received, this app makes viewing .msg files simple and seamless. Key Features: • Open .msg email files from files or cloud storage • View email content including subject, body, sender, and recipients • Access and preview attachments inside .msg files • Support for embedded .msg files within emails Perfect for business professionals, legal teams, and anyone needing to view .msg files on the go. No need for a PC, just tap and view. Files and folders icons created by Muhammad Ali - Flaticon

Screenshots

msg Lense4 screens
.msg4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: msg Lense at 3.6 against .msg's 1.0. msg Lense also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). .msg's advantage is iOS requirement (18.5 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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 and .msg sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

msg Lense holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: msg Lense has 55 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
msg Lense versus .msg: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parametermsg Lense.msg
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (55 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews44.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings55 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.018.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developercredeo GmbHIkhwan Noorsetyo

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
1 purchases

.msg

One-time1
  • Remove ads$1.99

Questions

Is msg Lense free?
msg Lense is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is .msg free?
.msg is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, msg Lense or .msg?
msg Lense is rated higher. msg Lense averages 3.6 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while .msg averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do msg Lense or .msg have ads?
.msg shows ads; msg Lense does not.

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