Network Print vs GPASS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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/
GPASS
This app digitizes and manages identification documents for foreigners living in Japan. It allows users to securely store and utilize information from residency cards and other personal identification.
- Digitalize identification documents
- Manage personal information
- Securely store residency cards
- Utilize digital identity
- For foreigners in Japan
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GPASSは日本に暮らす外国人のための本人確認アプリです。 在留カードなどの自分の情報をデジタル化して管理、利用できます。
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: GPASS at 63% against Network Print's 14%. GPASS also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Network Print ships an update every 6 weeks, GPASS every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Network Print | GPASS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 13.6% of reviews | 62.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 121 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sharp Corporation | LIQUID, INC. |
Customer experience
Network Print
GPASS
In-app purchases
Network Print
No in-app purchases
GPASS
No in-app purchases
