Comparison

Microsoft Word vs Winmail Viewer

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

Head to head
About

Microsoft Word

Create, edit, and share documents on your mobile device. This powerful word processor offers templates, formatting tools, and collaborative features to help you write impactful text documents, resumes, and more. Your office moves with you, allowing for seamless editing and sharing from anywhere.

Highlights
  • Create and edit documents
  • Modern templates
  • Rich formatting and layout options
  • Reading view
  • Collaborate with comments
  • Version history
  • Simplified sharing
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Send, open and edit Office files from your mobile with the full power of Microsoft’s word-processing tools. Whether you're a writer, freelancer, student or project manager, Word moves with you. Enhance your writing with Copilot in Word when signed in with your Microsoft 365 subscription.* Draft, edit, collaborate, and share with confidence – anytime, anywhere. Create impactful blogs, proposals, CVs, branding materials and more. Customise every document with rich formatting options and professionally designed templates. Create Documents • Kick-start projects with templates for letters, CVs, scripts, proposals, invoices and more • Use robust formatting and layout tools to express ideas clearly • Maintain a polished look across all your devices Read, Write and Edit Anywhere • Edit long documents, letters and scripts on your device with familiar writing tools • Open attachments with the built in viewer • Convert PDFs to Word for quick editing Collaborate and Share • Leave comments directly next to relevant text • Work with others in real time and track layout or formatting changes • Use version history to view and restore previous drafts Simplified Sharing • Invite others to edit or view in just a few taps • Manage permissions and see who’s active in the document • Copy formatted content into emails or attach your files instantly AI Assistance with Copilot* • Draft CVs, polish proposals and organise ideas in seconds • Summarise, refine and format content instantly • Get intelligent suggestions to make your writing clear and compelling *Unlock the full Microsoft 365 experience with a qualifying subscription on phone, tablet, PC or Mac. Microsoft 365 subscriptions purchased in app will be charged to your App Store account and automatically renew unless auto renew is turned off 24 hours before the billing period ends. Manage your subscription in your App Store account settings. Subscriptions cannot be cancelled during the active period. This app may be provided by Microsoft or a third party publisher and is subject to its own privacy statement and terms. Data may be transferred to, stored and processed in the United States or other regions where Microsoft or its affiliates operate. EULA: http://aka.ms/eula

About

Winmail Viewer

This tool allows users to extract, view, and save the contents of winmaildat, msg, and xps files. It provides a complete solution for managing these file types, including viewing all attachments and rich text messages.

Highlights
  • Extract winmaildat, msg, xps files
  • View file contents
  • Save extracted files
  • View attachments
  • Read rich text messages
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Apoerfu tool that allow users to extract, view, and save the contents of winmaildat, msg, and xps files, providing a complete solution for managing these file types. With support for viewing all attachments and rich text messages within inmail.dat, this software offers a comprehensive solution for users who need to access these files.

Screenshots

Microsoft Word4 screens
Winmail Viewer2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Microsoft Word at 4.7 against Winmail Viewer's 2.0. Microsoft Word also leads on ratings volume (3M vs 1) and chart position (#14 vs unranked). Winmail Viewer's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Microsoft Word sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Winmail Viewer sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Microsoft Word holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Microsoft Word has 3M ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of Microsoft Word's written reviews are positive against 26% of Winmail Viewer's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Microsoft Word versus Winmail Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMicrosoft WordWinmail Viewer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3M ratings) — better2.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews36.9% of reviews — better25.6% of reviews
Number of ratings3M — better1
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#14 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Vision ProiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS18.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size527 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMicrosoft Corporation浩 宋

Customer experience

Microsoft Word

All ratings2,983,486 ratings
Positive93.7%
Neutral2.4%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews4,808 reviews
Positive36.9%
Neutral7.0%
Negative56.1%

Winmail Viewer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews156 reviews
Positive25.6%
Neutral0.6%
Negative73.7%

Bugs and requests

Microsoft Word

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inconsistent saving and syncing between devices
  • Cursor positioning issues when editing text
  • Formatting problems when importing documents
  • Unreliable text selection and highlighting

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved mouse/trackpad support
  • Built-in citation and bibliography tools
  • More customization options for formatting
  • Ability to edit documents offline

Winmail Viewer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Microsoft Word

Subscriptions12
  • Office 365 Personal1 Month trial$5.991 Month
  • Office 365 Personal1 Month trial$6.991 Month
  • Office 365 Home1 Month trial$9.991 Month
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  • Microsoft 365 Personal1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • Microsoft 365 Personal Student1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • Microsoft 365 Family1 Month trial$12.991 Month
  • Microsoft 365 Premium Monthly1 Month trial$19.991 Month
  • Microsoft Copilot Pro$20.001 Month
  • Office 365 Personal$69.991 Year
  • Office 365 Home$99.991 Year
  • Microsoft 365 Personal1 Month trial$99.991 Year
  • Microsoft 365 Family1 Month trial$129.991 Year
4 purchases

Winmail Viewer

One-time4
  • Winmail.dat Premium$9.99
  • XPS Premium$9.99
  • MSG Premium$9.99
Show 1 more
  • Upgrade to Pro$19.99

Questions

Is Microsoft Word free?
Microsoft Word is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Winmail Viewer free?
Winmail Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Microsoft Word or Winmail Viewer?
Microsoft Word is rated higher. Microsoft Word averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3M ratings, while Winmail Viewer averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Microsoft Word or Winmail Viewer have ads?
Neither Microsoft Word nor Winmail Viewer shows ads.

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