msg Lense vs FieldNote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- View .msg message content
- Access message attachments
- View embedded .msg files
- Open files from cloud storage
- Reply and forward emails
- Access recent files
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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
FieldNote
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FieldNote helps solo service professionals document a job while the details are fresh, then turn those notes into a polished client-ready report. START AND TIME A VISIT Choose a client, name the job, and keep an accurate record of how long the visit took. CAPTURE THE DETAILS Type or dictate work notes and attach before-and-after photos as proof of work. CREATE A CLEAR REPORT Generate a concise summary, completed-work list, and follow-up. On supported devices, Apple Intelligence can help write the report privately on device. A built-in generator keeps the workflow available on every supported iPhone. SHARE A PROFESSIONAL PDF Create a clean PDF report that is ready to send using the apps already on your iPhone. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No FieldNote account. No advertising. No analytics SDK. Clients, visits, notes, and photos remain in FieldNote storage on your device. FieldNote is ideal for cleaners, handymen, landscapers, mobile detailers, inspectors, maintenance professionals, and other independent service providers.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: FieldNote at 17.0 against msg Lense's 26.0. On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. msg Lense sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and FieldNote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | msg Lense | FieldNote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (55 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 55 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | credeo GmbH | 忠辉 李 |
In-app purchases
msg Lense
- msg Lense Plus Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- msg Lense Plus Yearly7 Days trial$14.991 Year
FieldNote
- FieldNote Pro$14.99






