Comparison

Network Print vs ギガファイル便

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

Head to head
About

Network Print

This app allows you to register files and photos via the internet for printing at Sharp Multi-Function Copiers in Japanese convenience stores. It supports various file types and print sizes, offering a convenient solution for urgent printing needs while traveling.

Highlights
  • Register files and photos for printing
  • Print at Sharp Multi-Function Copiers
  • Supports various convenience store chains in Japan
  • Print photos, ID photos, calendars, posters, postcards
  • Print Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF files
  • QR Code and user number login options
Features
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It is comforting to know that we have Network Print if print is needed suddenly during trip to Japan. You can print out the files you have registered via internet in advance on a Sharp Multi-Function Copier in a convenience store in Japan by using the Network Print Service. Simple 3 steps to use! 1. Register the file you want to print in the APP. (*Prior membership registration (free of charge) is needed.) 2. Go to a convenience store having Sharp Multi-Function Copier. 3. Scan the QR Code at the Multi-Function Copier to print. *QR Code login is available with [Multi-Function Copier supporting Sticker paper/Postcard]. On other models, you can log in with your user number. You can print on a Sharp Multi-Function Copier in the following convenience store in Japan. - FamilyMart - Poplar Group - Ministop - Lawson *The service may not be available in some stores. Network Print Service allows you to; - register photos and print in L/2L size. - print ID photos, calendars, posters and postcards. - print Word/Excel/Power Point/PDF files as well as photos. - register map image of travel destination and print. - share with everybody by using one account (flyer, pamphlet or free paper etc.) - resolve urgent print needs while on a business trip at the nearest convenience store. - print the hotel voucher or confirmation of reservation coupon quickly in Japan even though you forgot to bring them. *Please see the web site of Network Print Service for more information. https://networkprint.ne.jp/ *QR Code is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED.

About

ギガファイル便

Features
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無料大容量ファイル転送サービス「ギガファイル便」の公式アプリです。 ギガファイル便からのファイルダウンロード、ギガファイル便へのファイルアップロード、 ダウンロードしたファイルの閲覧や管理が可能です。 ◆ギガファイル便 ダウンロード機能 ・QRコードからダウンロード。 ・バックグラウンドでのダウンロード。 ・ダウンロード完了時の通知。 ・ダウンロード履歴の閲覧。 ◆ギガファイル便 アップロード機能 ・アップロード完了時の通知。 ・アップロード履歴の閲覧。 ◆ファイル管理機能 ・画像ファイルの閲覧、スライドショー(jpg、png、gif、bmp、tif、heic、svg、等) ・音声ファイルの再生(wav、mp3、m4a、flac、等) ・映像ファイルの再生(mp4、mov、m4v、等) ・ZIPファイルの解凍、作成、暗号化 ・PDFファイルの閲覧 ・オフィス系ファイルの閲覧(doc、docx、ppt、pptx、xls、xlsx) ・iWork系ファイルの閲覧(pages、keynote、numbers) ・Adobe系ファイルの閲覧(psd、ai)※aiファイルはPDF互換形式に限る ・テキストファイルの閲覧(txt、rtf、csv、等) ・フォトライブラリからのファイルコピー ・フォルダの作成、ファイルの移動、コピー ・ファイルの共有(他アプリ連携)

Screenshots

Network Print4 screens
ギガファイル便4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Network Print at none against ギガファイル便's shown. ギガファイル便's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Network Print ships an update every 2 months, ギガファイル便 every 4 months. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Network Print versus ギガファイル便: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetwork Printギガファイル便
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews13.2% of reviews — better10.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSharp CorporationGIGA FILE, K.K.

Customer experience

Network Print

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews53 reviews
Positive13.2%
Neutral9.4%
Negative77.4%

ギガファイル便

Written reviews20 reviews
Positive10.0%
Neutral15.0%
Negative75.0%

In-app purchases

None

Network Print

No in-app purchases

None

ギガファイル便

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Network Print free?
Network Print is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ギガファイル便 free?
ギガファイル便 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Network Print or ギガファイル便 have ads?
ギガファイル便 shows ads; Network Print does not.
Which is updated more often, Network Print or ギガファイル便?
Network Print ships an update every 2 months, and ギガファイル便 every 4 months. Most recently, Network Print was updated on November 13, 2026 and ギガファイル便 on November 13, 2026.

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