Comparison

EMLens vs OpenEML

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

Head to head
About

EMLens

Easily view, manage, and share .eml files with this user-friendly tool. Import multiple files, search for specific messages, and access attachments. Convert emails to PDF or plain text for flexible sharing.

Highlights
  • Batch import .eml files
  • Organized email view
  • Quick search functionality
  • View email content and formatting
  • Access and download attachments
  • Convert emails to PDF
  • Export as plain text
Features
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Discover the perfect solution for managing your .eml files with our powerful and user-friendly EML File Reader! Whether you're an IT professional or someone who needs to access archived emails, our app provides everything you need for seamless email management. Key Features: Effortless Email Import - Batch import multiple .eml files at once - Organized view of all your imported emails - Quick search functionality to find specific messages Complete Email Viewing Experience - Crystal-clear display of email content - Preserves original formatting and layout - View sender, recipient, subject, and timestamp details Smart Attachment Management - Access all email attachments instantly - Download attachments directly to your device - Secure and hassle-free file saving Flexible Sharing Options - Convert emails to PDF format - Export as plain text files - Share via your preferred apps Our EML File Reader transforms the way you handle .eml files, making email management simpler and more efficient than ever. Download now and experience the ultimate solution for viewing and managing your email archives! Note: This app supports .eml file format, which is commonly used for email archives and backups.

About

OpenEML

Easily open and manage email files (.eml, .msg, .oft) on your iPhone or iPad. Read, search, and organize messages with attachments in a clean interface. All files stay on your device.

Highlights
  • Open EML, MSG, OFT files
  • View email details
  • Read HTML and plain-text content
  • Preview attachments with Quick Look
  • Save and search emails locally
  • Customizable themes
  • Private by design
Features
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EML Viewer makes it easy to open and manage email files (.eml, .msg, and .oft) directly on your iPhone or iPad. Whether you have saved important emails for reference, received EML or MSG attachments, or want to keep a portable email archive, EML Viewer lets you read, search, and organize messages in a clean, modern interface. One subscription. All your Apple devices — iPhone, iPad, and Mac.No ads. Key Features 1. Open EML, MSG, and OFT files instantly from Mail, Files, AirDrop, or any app’s Open In menu 2. View complete email details including subject, sender, recipients, and sent date 3. Read email content with support for both HTML and plain-text messages 4. Access attachments easily: preview PDFs, images, documents, and more using Quick Look 5. Save and search emails locally for fast retrieval 6. Choose from light, dark, and tinted themes to match your device style 7. Private by design: all files stay on your device, with no uploads or tracking Why Choose EML Viewer? Many email apps do not natively support .eml or Outlook .msg and .oft files outside their own ecosystem. EML Viewer provides a simple way to open email attachments, review archived messages, and access important correspondence anytime, without requiring a desktop email client. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ For support or feedback, please contact us at admin@yenpi.com

Screenshots

EMLens4 screens
OpenEML4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: OpenEML at 100% against EMLens's 0%. OpenEML also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.7) and update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly). EMLens's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. EMLens sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and OpenEML sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

OpenEML holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OpenEML has 34 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of EMLens's written reviews are positive against 100% of OpenEML's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EMLens ships an update monthly, OpenEML every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
EMLens versus OpenEML: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEMLensOpenEML
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings)4.8 (34 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings334 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIkhwan Noorsetyo延平 陈

Customer experience

EMLens

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%

OpenEML

All ratings31 ratings
Positive93.5%
Neutral3.2%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

EMLens

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99
4 purchases

OpenEML

Subscriptions3
  • Pro Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium Access$9.99

Questions

Is EMLens free?
EMLens is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OpenEML free?
OpenEML is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, EMLens or OpenEML?
OpenEML is rated higher. EMLens averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while OpenEML averages 4.8 from 34 ratings.
Do EMLens or OpenEML have ads?
Neither EMLens nor OpenEML shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EMLens or OpenEML?
EMLens ships an update monthly, and OpenEML every 6 days. Most recently, EMLens was updated on October 30, 2026 and OpenEML on November 5, 2026.

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