Network Print vs 日本通信アプリ
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/
日本通信アプリ
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日本通信アプリは、日本通信SIMのお申込みや、マイぺージでのご契約情報の確認・変更などをご利用いただける公式アプリです。 本アプリでは、マイナンバーカードによる本人確認後、FPoSに基づく電子証明書を発行し、認証を行います。 これにより、マイページへのログインを厳格に認証することができます。 また、日本通信SIMのお申込み時にも、お客様を認証する手段としてご利用いただけます。 主な特徴： ◆ 日本通信SIMのお申込み ◆ FPoSに基づく電子証明書を利用したログインおよびお申込み時の本人確認 ◆ マイぺージでのご契約情報の確認・変更 詳しくは、日本通信SIMのウェブサイトをご確認ください。
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: 日本通信アプリ at fortnightly against Network Print's every 6 weeks. 日本通信アプリ also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Network Print ships an update every 6 weeks, 日本通信アプリ fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Network Print | 日本通信アプリ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 13.6% of reviews — better | 12.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sharp Corporation | Japan Communications Inc. |
Customer experience
Network Print
日本通信アプリ
In-app purchases
Network Print
No in-app purchases
日本通信アプリ
No in-app purchases
