Comparison

Network Print vs Rakuten Drive

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 print files and photos remotely at Sharp Multi-Function Copiers in convenience stores across Japan. Register your documents or images via the app and then select them for printing at a participating store.

Highlights
  • Remote file registration
  • Print photos, documents, and more
  • Supports various file types (PDF, Office, images)
  • Print ID photos, calendars, posters
  • Use at FamilyMart, Poplar, Lawson stores
  • Print hotel vouchers and travel maps
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. Select necessary number of copies to print. You can print on a Sharp Multi-Function Copier in the following convenience store in Japan. - FamilyMart - Poplar Group - 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/

About

Rakuten Drive

Easily send and securely store large files up to 50GB. Protect your data with passwords and set expiration dates for shared links. Collaborate with others by inviting them to shared folders.

Highlights
  • Send files up to 50GB
  • Password protection for links
  • Set expiration dates for links
  • 10GB free cloud storage
  • Collaborate with shared folders
  • No sign-in required for downloads
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Sendy has new name, Rakuten Drive!! With Rakuten Drive, Transfer large files efficiently by using your work email or messenger and save them securely. You can send files up to 10GB at once for FREE. Any files saves in your device or Rakuten Drive Cloud can share with your work email without any limits. The files you transferred is protected by password. And you can also set the expiration date for a share-link (Max 30 days), which allows the receiver to download the file within that days. No Sign-in or registration required to download the file. Feature • Powerful transfer service : Send any files up to 50GB at once quickly and easily using your own email/messenger. • High security: Set a password to an individual file link to transfer any large files of sensitive nature more securely. And also all the files get deleted from the server once it expires for security reasons. • Manage share-link: Manage the links such as set an expiration date freely within 1 month from create date of share-link or delete the links. • Cloud service: Save files to the Rakuten Drive Cloud at the same time that you send them as a share-link.(10GB for free) • Efficient collaboration: Create invitation links or invite users to a shared folder to collaborate easily. While using the application if an issue or error arises, please let us know. https://support.rakuten-drive.com/hc/en-us For more information about our terms and policies, please visit our site. https://home.rakuten-drive.com/terms?lang=en https://home.rakuten-drive.com/privacy?lang=en

Screenshots

Network Print3 screens
Rakuten Drive4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Rakuten Drive at 3.3 against Network Print's 2.0. Rakuten Drive also leads on review sentiment (38% vs 14%) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). Network Print's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Rakuten Drive sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $154.99 per year. Network Print asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Rakuten Drive holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of Network Print's written reviews are positive against 38% of Rakuten Drive's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Network Print ships an update every 6 weeks, Rakuten Drive every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Network Print versus Rakuten Drive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetwork PrintRakuten Drive
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (4 ratings)3.3 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews13.6% of reviews38.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings410 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSharp CorporationRakuten Symphony Korea, Inc.

Customer experience

Network Print

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive13.6%
Neutral9.1%
Negative77.3%

Rakuten Drive

All ratings10 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews47 reviews
Positive38.3%
Neutral14.9%
Negative46.8%

In-app purchases

None

Network Print

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Rakuten Drive

Subscriptions1
  • Rakuten Drive PRO 12months$154.991 Year

Questions

Is Network Print free?
Network Print is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rakuten Drive free?
Rakuten Drive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Network Print or Rakuten Drive?
Rakuten Drive is rated higher. Network Print averages 2.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Rakuten Drive averages 3.3 from 10 ratings.
Do Network Print or Rakuten Drive have ads?
Neither Network Print nor Rakuten Drive shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Network Print or Rakuten Drive?
Network Print ships an update every 6 weeks, and Rakuten Drive every 2 months. Most recently, Network Print was updated on November 1, 2026 and Rakuten Drive on October 29, 2026.

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