Winmail Reader Lite vs MSG Viewer EML File Viewer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Winmail Reader Lite
This app decodes "winmail.dat" attachment files, allowing you to open, read, save, or email any contained files. It also extracts the original email message and can create calendar events or contacts from the data.
- Decodes winmail.dat files
- Lists all attachments
- Inbuilt quick-look preview
- Save or share attachments
- Resend decoded emails
- Create calendar events
- Add contacts to iOS Contacts
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Winmail Reader is ultimate tool for reading "winmail.dat" attachment files on iPhones, iPads and iPod touch. Winmail Reader decodes "winmail.dat" file, and allows any attachments contained in them to be opened, read, saved or e-mailed. * * * Winmail Reader for Mac is also available on the Mac App Store. * * * Winmail.dat files are in fact TNEF format (Transport Neutral Encapsulation Format). Microsoft Outlook e-mail program for Windows send e-mails as TNEF. Most other e-mail programs, including Mail, do not understand TNEF. If your e-mail program doesn't understand TNEF, you may only see an attachment named "winmail.dat" that you cannot open. The easy-to-use solution to circumvent this problem is provided by Winmail Reader. FEATURES: ◆ Decodes "winmail.dat" files and list all attachments contained in it including email message. ◆ Inbuilt quick-look preview to view attachments. Tap on attachment button to popup quick-look preview. ◆ Allows attachments files to Copy to… another application, Save to Files, Copy, Print, share file to nearby iOS devices via AirDrop and more... Long press on attachment button to show share action options. ◆ Resend entire decoded email as it is with message and extracted attachments. ◆ Creates, edit and adds Microsoft Outlook Appointment and Meeting to iOS Calendar. It also reads embedded note. ◆ Creates and adds contact address card into iOS Contacts. ◆ Reads nested message in full RTF format as separate file. - The Lite Version can only decode winmail.dat file and show sender, subject, message and list of attachments. You can upgrade to full version at any time to remove all limitations to allows you to open, read, share, save, e-Mail all extracted attachments without any restrictions.
MSG Viewer EML File Viewer
Manage, edit, and convert email files directly on your device. Create new MSG and EML files with an intuitive editor, import existing ones, and convert them to PDF or image formats for easy sharing and offline access.
- Create and edit MSG/EML files
- Import and view email files
- Convert to PDF or Image
- Secure local storage
- Advanced exporting options
- Intuitive user interface
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MailVault is the ultimate email file manager for iPhone and iPad. Open, view, create, compare, and convert MSG and EML files, all from one beautifully designed app. Whether you're a business professional archiving important emails, a legal team preserving correspondence, or someone who just needs to open that email attachment. MailVault has you covered. OPEN & VIEW EMAIL FILES • Open MSG and EML files with a clean, easy-to-read layout • View email headers, body content, and attachments in separate tabs • Render HTML email bodies beautifully • Extract and preview attachments with a single tap • Never struggle with email file formats again CREATE PROFESSIONAL EMAILS • Build MSG and EML files from scratch • Add HTML-formatted body text with plain text alternatives • Attach files and images directly from your device • Set CC, BCC, subject, priority level, and read receipts • Save and share your created emails instantly CONVERT TO PDF • Transform any MSG or EML file into a polished PDF document • Styled formatting preserves the look of the original email • Share PDFs with colleagues, clients, or legal teams • One-tap export. fast and reliable COMPARE EMAILS SIDE BY SIDE • Load two email files and compare them instantly • Spot differences in headers, body, and metadata • Perfect for legal review, compliance checks, and auditing PERSONALIZE YOUR EXPERIENCE • Choose from 12 beautiful accent colors • Switch between Dark, Light, and System display modes • Smooth animations and a modern interface MAILVAULT PRO Upgrade to MailVault Pro and unlock the full experience: • Unlimited file creation and conversions • Unlimited PDF exports • All premium themes and display modes • Completely ad-free Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: http://codstars.com/policy.html Customer Support: Have questions or feedback? Contact us at codewizardservices@gmail.com for assistance. Your input helps us enhance the MSG & EML File Viewer
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Winmail Reader Lite at 4.2 against MSG Viewer EML File Viewer's 1.3. Winmail Reader Lite also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (82 vs 3). MSG Viewer EML File Viewer's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On price, review sentiment, 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
Both are free to download. Winmail Reader Lite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and MSG Viewer EML File Viewer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Winmail Reader Lite holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Winmail Reader Lite has 82 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 5% of Winmail Reader Lite's written reviews are positive against 0% of MSG Viewer EML File Viewer's.
Winmail Reader Lite ships an update every 4 months, MSG Viewer EML File Viewer monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Winmail Reader Lite | MSG Viewer EML File Viewer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (82 ratings) — better | 1.3 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 4.8% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 82 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RootRise Technologies Pvt. Ltd. | Code Stars |
Customer experience
Winmail Reader Lite
MSG Viewer EML File Viewer
In-app purchases
Winmail Reader Lite
- Upgrade to Winmail Reader Full Version$1.99
MSG Viewer EML File Viewer
- Weekly Ad Free Version3 Days trial$2.997 Days
- Remote Pro: Monthly Ad-Free3 Days trial$6.991 Month
- Remote Pro: Annual Ad-Free3 Days trial$49.991 Year
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