Winmail Reader Lite vs Dat Unpack
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.
Dat Unpack
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Are you struggling to open and manage winmail.dat attachments from Microsoft Outlook on your iPhone? Dat Unpack - Winmail Opener is the ultimate solution for effortlessly handling winmail.dat files and their email attachments. Designed specifically for users who receive emails with TNEF-encoded attachments, our app transforms the frustration of dealing with unreadable files into a seamless experience. With Dat Unpack - Winmail Opener, you can easily open winmail.dat files directly on your device. Our powerful Winmail Viewer ensures that you can view all the contents of your winmail.dat attachments without any hassle. Whether you need to open winmail.dat, view winmail.dat files, or extract winmail.dat attachments, our app provides a user-friendly interface that makes the process simple and efficient. Say goodbye to the challenges of managing winmail.dat attachments. Dat Unpack allows you to extract winmail.dat files quickly, enabling you to access and save your important email attachments with just a few taps. The app supports a wide range of file types contained within winmail.dat, ensuring that you never miss out on any essential documents, images, or other media. Key Features: - Open Winmail.dat Easily: Instantly open winmail.dat files received from Microsoft Outlook and other email clients. - View Winmail.dat Attachments: Effortlessly view the contents of winmail.dat attachments using our integrated Winmail Viewer. - Extract Winmail.dat Files: Quickly extract email attachments from winmail.dat, allowing you to save and share files as needed. - User-Friendly Interface: Navigate through your winmail.dat attachments with a simple and intuitive design. - Supports TNEF Format: Fully compatible with TNEF-encoded files, ensuring comprehensive support for all types of winmail.dat attachments. Dat Unpack - Winmail Opener is perfect for anyone who frequently receives emails with winmail.dat attachments and needs a reliable tool to manage them on their iPhone. Whether you're a business professional, student, or casual email user, our app provides the functionality you need to handle winmail.dat files efficiently. Don't let winmail.dat attachments slow you down. Enhance your email experience by easily opening, viewing, and extracting winmail.dat files with Dat Unpack - Winmail Opener. Download now and take control of your email attachments today! Experience the convenience of seamless winmail.dat file management. Get Dat Unpack - Winmail Opener from the App Store and simplify the way you handle email attachments on your iPhone.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Winmail Reader Lite at none against Dat Unpack's shown. Winmail Reader Lite also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.5). Dat Unpack's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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 Dat Unpack sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Winmail Reader Lite ships an update every 4 months, Dat Unpack every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Winmail Reader Lite | Dat Unpack |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (82 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 4.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 82 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RootRise Technologies Pvt. Ltd. | Ikhwan Noorsetyo |
In-app purchases
Winmail Reader Lite
- Upgrade to Winmail Reader Full Version$1.99
Dat Unpack
- Remove Ads$1.99
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