Winmail Reader Lite vs Folio
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.
Folio
Transform your Markdown notes into beautifully formatted pages with live previews. Export your work to PDF, Word, EPUB, and more, with extensive styling options. Ideal for Markdown writers and Obsidian users.
- Markdown and Obsidian compatibility
- Paginated live preview
- Export to PDF, Word, EPUB, RTF, TXT
- 16 built-in themes and 20 typefaces
- Custom theme builder (Pro)
- Shortcuts integration
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Write a note in Markdown and see it laid out as a real page — then export it when it is ready. Folio is for people who already write in Markdown, including Obsidian vaults. The preview is paginated, so you can check margins, page breaks, and the finished reading experience as you write. WRITE AND PREVIEW • See your note on a page with margins and page breaks, not only as a continuous web preview • Use Markdown and Obsidian-style callouts, wikilinks, highlights, tags, properties, math, and Mermaid diagrams • Link a notes folder to resolve embedded images and notes on your device • Start from a blank page or a built-in template STYLE AND EXPORT • Choose from 16 built-in themes and 20 typefaces • Export PDF, Word (.docx), EPUB, RTF, or plain text • Share a Markdown file into Folio or convert with Shortcuts • Save back to the original file or replace the last export in the same folder FREE AND FOLIO PRO Writing, live preview, built-in themes, and Markdown features are free. Your first three PDF exports are free. Folio Pro unlocks unlimited PDF exports, Word, EPUB, RTF, and the custom theme builder. Folio Pro is available monthly, annually, or as a one-time lifetime purchase. The annual plan includes a 7-day free trial. Subscription terms and the current price are shown before purchase. No account is required. Folio renders documents on your device; notes are not uploaded for preview or export. You choose when to export or share a file. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Winmail Reader Lite at 4.2 against Folio's 1.0. Winmail Reader Lite also leads on ratings volume (82 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). Folio's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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 Folio sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Winmail Reader Lite holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Winmail Reader Lite has 82 ratings behind it against 1, 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 Folio's.
Winmail Reader Lite ships an update every 4 months, Folio every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Winmail Reader Lite | Folio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (82 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 4.8% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 82 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RootRise Technologies Pvt. Ltd. | RUEBEN ANSOLIWEN AKANKOBATENG |
Customer experience
Winmail Reader Lite
Folio
In-app purchases
Winmail Reader Lite
- Upgrade to Winmail Reader Full Version$1.99
Folio
- Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
- Premium Annual7 Days trial$6.991 Year
- Lifetime$49.99
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