Comparison

EML Viewer vs Logseq

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

Head to head
About

EML Viewer

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
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View .EML files on your iOS device, including attachments within them. These are usually emails saved in the EML format. Tap on an EML file in another app, "Open In..." and select EML Viewer to view your saved email. You may tap "open a sample EML" to see an example email open up. Attachments may be shared with other apps or printed. Tap the compose icon to open your EML as a new Mail message This app is for .EML files. If you also need to view Outlook .MSG files, check out our related apps MSG View and Message Viewer Pro on the App Store.

About

Logseq

This open-source outliner helps you write, organize, and share your thoughts using local Markdown and Org-mode files. Manage tasks, build a digital garden, and integrate with various services for enhanced productivity.

Highlights
  • Backlinks
  • Knowledge Graph
  • Page and block references
  • Tasks & Todos
  • SRS Cards
  • Zotero integration
  • Audio recorder
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Logseq is a joyful, open-source outliner that works on top of local plain-text Markdown and Org-mode files. Use it to write, organize and share your thoughts, keep your to-do list, and build your own digital garden. Logseq includes the following features: 1. Backlink 2. Knowledge Graph 3. Page and block references 4. Page and block embeds 5. Tasks & Todos 6. SRS Cards 7. Zotero integration 8. Youtube, Twitter, etc. integration 9. Audio recorder 10. Powerful queries 11. Whiteboards

Screenshots

EML Viewer2 screens
Logseq4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Logseq at Free against EML Viewer's $1.99. Logseq also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Logseq holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Logseq has 252 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 59% of Logseq's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EML Viewer ships an update every 2 months, Logseq every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
EML Viewer versus Logseq: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEML ViewerLogseq
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating3.0 (21 ratings)4.4 (252 ratings) — better
Positive reviews49.0% of reviews58.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings21252 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatrix Logic CorporationLogseq Inc.

Customer experience

EML Viewer

All ratings21 ratings
Positive52.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative47.6%
Written reviews96 reviews
Positive49.0%
Neutral5.2%
Negative45.8%

Logseq

All ratings252 ratings
Positive83.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative9.5%
Written reviews184 reviews
Positive58.7%
Neutral14.7%
Negative26.6%

User reviews

EML Viewer

From 21 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Logseq

From 252 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Powerful note-taking features
  • 👍 Intuitive interface
  • 🔒 Local data storage
  • 💡 Unique folderless structure
  • 🚀 Efficient for daily note-taking

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Sync issues and data loss
  • 🔍 Confusing mobile navigation
  • 🔍 Lack of plugin support on mobile
  • 🔍 Sluggish performance on older devices
  • 🔍 Limited sync options (only iCloud)

Bugs and requests

EML Viewer

Reported bugs

34 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • App is unusable due to crashes
  • Does not read digitally signed emails
  • Does not open files over 2MB
  • Low memory errors
Show 29 more
  • Poor formatting and link browsing
  • Does not download attached images
  • Only displays email header
  • Does not support dark mode override
  • Clumsy to open files
  • Does not open attachments
  • Does not support Chinese characters
  • Does not display formatted text
  • Cannot open EML files from Calendar app
  • Does not support Reply and Forward
  • Does not open attachments from PEC
  • Blank screen on opening
  • Crashes on some EML files
  • Does not show up in share menu
  • Instructions not clear
  • Money wasted
  • Does not open EML files
  • Garbled Japanese characters
  • Does not open PDF attachments
  • Crashes browser
  • Does not open EML files on iPad
  • Does not support ISO2022JP
  • Does not display To/Cc Japanese names correctly
  • Price is slightly high
  • Does not support Outlook MSG to EML conversion
  • Does not support EML files from Lotus Notes
  • Does not allow printing or PDF export
  • Forwarding not compatible with default mail apps
  • Does not display external images by default

Requested features

12 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Option to create folders
  • Ability to print messages
  • Forwarding function
  • Prevent external images from loading by default
Show 7 more
  • Support for ISO2022JP character encoding
  • Support for Lotus Notes EML files
  • Improved handling of To/Cc Japanese names
  • Improved link browsing controls
  • Support for digitally signed emails
  • Support for emails over 2MB
  • Improved memory management

Logseq

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Sync issues leading to data loss
  • Inconsistent behavior when creating new blocks
  • Cursor jumping issues when editing text
  • Disappearing UI elements on mobile

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for other cloud storage options (Dropbox, Google Drive, etc.)
  • Improve mobile UI and UX for better usability
  • Implement plugin support on mobile
  • Optimize performance for older devices

In-app purchases

None

EML Viewer

No in-app purchases

None

Logseq

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EML Viewer free?
EML Viewer costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Logseq free?
Logseq is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, EML Viewer or Logseq?
Logseq is rated higher. EML Viewer averages 3.0 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Logseq averages 4.4 from 252 ratings.
Do EML Viewer or Logseq have ads?
Neither EML Viewer nor Logseq shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EML Viewer or Logseq?
EML Viewer ships an update every 2 months, and Logseq every 3 weeks. Most recently, EML Viewer was updated on October 14, 2026 and Logseq on October 7, 2026.

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