Comparison

OpenAnyFile 2 vs MBOX Reader

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

Head to head
About

OpenAnyFile 2

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Open and preview the raw content of any file instantly. Even those that are not handled natively by the operating system. Before you open a suspicious email/file, you can safely preview its contents in the OpenAnyFile application. You can do it in three ways: ① Tap the large button and choose any file from the document picker. ② In another app, tap Share, then select Open Any File from the Share Sheet to preview the selected file here. ③ Drag a file from the Files app, Mail, or another app and drop it onto the large button. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://falkowski.pm/openanyfile/en/privacy.html

About

MBOX Reader

Features
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MBOX Reader helps you open and browse mailbox archives without importing them back into an email account. Use it for Gmail Takeout exports, old mailbox backups, saved work archives, or any local .mbox file you need to inspect. Features: - Open local MBOX mailbox files - Browse folders and labels from mailbox exports - Search by sender, subject, recipients, and message body - Read plain text and HTML emails - View message metadata and headers - Detect and save MIME attachments - Share or export readable message copies - Works locally with your archive files MBOX Reader is built for people who need a focused way to inspect email archives: researchers, consultants, support teams, legal and admin workflows, or anyone cleaning up old mailbox exports. No email account setup is required. Open an MBOX file and start reading. Privacy Policy: https://yevgenii.dev/projects/mbox-reader/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

OpenAnyFile 23 screens
MBOX Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OpenAnyFile 2 at none against MBOX Reader's 3. On price, ads, 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. MBOX Reader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. OpenAnyFile 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
OpenAnyFile 2 versus MBOX Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpenAnyFile 2MBOX Reader
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKonrad FalkowskiYevgenii Kryzhanivskyi

In-app purchases

None

OpenAnyFile 2

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

MBOX Reader

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$24.99

Questions

Is OpenAnyFile 2 free?
OpenAnyFile 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MBOX Reader free?
MBOX Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do OpenAnyFile 2 or MBOX Reader have ads?
Neither OpenAnyFile 2 nor MBOX Reader shows ads.

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