Comparison

.msg vs EML Viewer

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

Head to head
About

.msg

This application allows users to easily open and read Microsoft Outlook .msg files directly on their iPhone or iPad. It provides a seamless way to view email content, including attachments, without needing a computer. Ideal for professionals who need quick access to .msg files on the go.

Highlights
  • Open .msg files from files or cloud storage
  • View email content (subject, body, sender, recipients)
  • Access and preview attachments
  • Support for embedded .msg files
  • No PC required
Features
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Easily open and read Microsoft Outlook .msg files on your iPhone or iPad. Whether it's a work email, archived message, or an attachment you received, this app makes viewing .msg files simple and seamless. Key Features: • Open .msg email files from files or cloud storage • View email content including subject, body, sender, and recipients • Access and preview attachments inside .msg files • Support for embedded .msg files within emails Perfect for business professionals, legal teams, and anyone needing to view .msg files on the go. No need for a PC, just tap and view. Files and folders icons created by Muhammad Ali - Flaticon

About

EML Viewer

Features
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EML Viewer is the simplest way to open and read .eml email files on iPhone and iPad. Got an email file as an attachment on WhatsApp, Telegram or by email? iPhone can't open it properly. EML Viewer fixes that: open the file, read the message, save the attachments. All in one tap. KEY FEATURES • Open .eml files — See the full email with sender, recipients, subject, date and message body • HTML body — The message looks like the original email, with formatting and images • Attachments — Open and save every attachment (PDF, images, documents) • PEC (Italian certified email) — Automatic recognition of PEC receipts: acceptance, delivery, error. Shows the legal timestamp and certification details • Export to PDF — Turn the email into a clean PDF document, ready to archive HOW IT WORKS 1. Receive a .eml file (from WhatsApp, email, Files, AirDrop) 2. Tap "Open with EML Viewer" 3. Read the email in a clear, readable layout 4. Save the attachments or export to PDF PEC — ITALIAN CERTIFIED EMAIL EML Viewer recognizes Italian PEC messages automatically. When you open a PEC receipt, the app shows: - Receipt type (acceptance, delivery, error) - PEC sender and recipient - Legal timestamp of the certification - Reference to the original message Useful for lawyers, accountants and professionals who handle PEC every day. PRIVACY FIRST • No tracking, no analytics, no data collection • Everything is processed on your device • No data leaves your iPhone • No account required Developed by CAPITA S.R.L. PRO ANNUAL (SUBSCRIPTION) • Pro annual: a 1-year subscription that renews automatically, as an alternative to the one-time Pro purchase and the single export. • Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time in Settings > Apple Account > Subscriptions. • Privacy: https://emlviewer.app/en/privacy.html • Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

.msg4 screens
EML Viewer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: EML Viewer at none against .msg's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. .msg sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and EML Viewer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
.msg versus EML Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter.msgEML Viewer
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 4 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.517.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIkhwan NoorsetyoCAPITA srl

In-app purchases

1 purchases

.msg

One-time1
  • Remove ads$1.99
3 purchases

EML Viewer

Subscriptions1
  • EML Viewer Pro$9.991 Year
One-time2
  • Esporta PDF$0.99
  • EML Viewer Pro Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is .msg free?
.msg is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EML Viewer free?
EML Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do .msg or EML Viewer have ads?
.msg shows ads; EML Viewer does not.

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