# Microsoft Word vs Winmail Viewer

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Microsoft Word | Winmail Viewer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microsoft-word/id586447913/reviews)** | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/winmail-viewerfor-datxpsmsg/id1030699881/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3M** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **36.9% of reviews** | 25.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#14** | — |
| Size | 527 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Microsoft Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/298856275) | [浩 宋](https://appshunter.io/developer/1142913996) |

## What reviewers say

### Microsoft Word

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microsoft-word/id586447913)

**Currently charting:** #14 Top Grossing · Productivity, #15 Top Free · Productivity, #136 Top Free (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Office 365 Personal | $5.99 | per month |
| Office 365 Personal | $6.99 | per month |
| Office 365 Home | $9.99 | per month |
| Microsoft 365 Personal | $9.99 | per month |
| Microsoft 365 Personal Student | $9.99 | per month |
| Microsoft 365 Family | $12.99 | per month |
| Microsoft 365 Premium Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Microsoft Copilot Pro | $20.00 | per month |
| Office 365 Personal | $69.99 | per year |
| Office 365 Home | $99.99 | per year |
| Microsoft 365 Personal | $99.99 | per year |
| Microsoft 365 Family | $129.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Seamless sync between devices
- 📝 Great for writing and editing
- 🔒 Secure document storage
- 💡 Helpful for school and work

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and data loss
- ⏱️ Laggy and slow performance
- 💰 Expensive subscription required
- 🤔 Limited functionality compared to desktop

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Winmail Viewer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/winmail-viewerfor-datxpsmsg/id1030699881)

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Winmail.dat Premium | $9.99 | one-time |
| XPS Premium | $9.99 | one-time |
| MSG Premium | $9.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to Pro | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*