# EML Viewer vs myTextViewer

The clearest difference is price: myTextViewer at Free against EML Viewer's $1.99. myTextViewer also leads on rating (3.8 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (158 vs 21). EML Viewer's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 12 months). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

myTextViewer is free to download; EML Viewer costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

myTextViewer holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: myTextViewer has 158 ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of EML Viewer's written reviews are positive against 53% of myTextViewer's.

EML Viewer ships an update every 2 months, myTextViewer every 12 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | EML Viewer | myTextViewer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.0 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eml-viewer/id1232389519/reviews) | **[3.8 (158 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mytextviewer/id1272975241/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 21 | **158** |
| Positive reviews | 49.0% of reviews | **53.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 10 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Matrix Logic Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/303074412) | [Yaniv Kalsky](https://appshunter.io/developer/310828189) |

## What reviewers say

### EML Viewer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eml-viewer/id1232389519)

Easily view saved emails in EML format directly on your iOS device. Open attachments, share them with other applications, or print them. You can also compose a new email using the content of an EML file.

**Highlights:** View EML files, Access attachments, Share attachments, Print attachments, Compose new emails from EML

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Opens .eml files
- 👍 Works as advertised
- 🚀 Quick updates and support
- ✨ Displays attachments
- 💡 Handles PEC emails

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Unusable due to crashes
- 🐛 Does not read digitally signed emails
- 🐛 Does not open files over 2MB
- 🐛 Low memory errors

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- App is unusable due to crashes
- Does not read digitally signed emails
- Does not open files over 2MB
- Low memory errors

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Option to create folders
- Ability to print messages
- Forwarding function
- Prevent external images from loading by default


### 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 EML Viewer free?

EML Viewer costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is myTextViewer free?

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

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

myTextViewer is rated higher. EML Viewer averages 3.0 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while myTextViewer averages 3.8 from 158 ratings.

### Do EML Viewer or myTextViewer have ads?

Neither EML Viewer nor myTextViewer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, EML Viewer or myTextViewer?

EML Viewer ships an update every 2 months, and myTextViewer every 12 months. Most recently, EML Viewer was updated on October 29, 2026 and myTextViewer on October 29, 2026.

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