Network Print vs Pic Print
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/
Pic Print
Easily print photos from your phone and pick them up within an hour at local retailers like CVS and Walgreens. Order custom photo gifts and enlargements for home delivery or local pickup.
- 1-hour local pickup
- Home delivery for prints and gifts
- Print from Google Photos/Dropbox
- Custom photo gifts (puzzles, canvas)
- Multiple print sizes available
- Easy ordering process
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Quick Photo Prints + Easy Ordering + 1-Hour Pickup at CVS, Walgreens, Duane Reade, Navarro Pharmacy, Longs Drugs, and Bartell’s! We've expanded our pickup locations, replacing Walmart with even more convenient spots for your photo prints and gifts. + 4x6, 5x7, 8x10 Sizes Available + Fast Home Delivery + Photo Gifts including Puzzles, Posters & Canvas + Local Photo Print Pickup + Easy Ordering + Made in the USA + High Quality 1 Hour Prints MORE PLACES TO PICK UP YOUR PHOTOS LOCALLY We've teamed up with CVS, Walgreens, and other local retailers to bring you more convenient spots to collect your photo prints, replacing Walmart as a pickup partner. Print your photos from your phone and pick them up at a nearby CVS Pharmacy or Walgreens Photo Center. Pay when you collect your prints! PHOTO PRINTS & GIFTS HOME DELIVERED Send memories straight to their doorstep! With our easy home delivery, you can surprise your loved ones with photo prints and gifts delivered directly to them. It's the perfect way to share special moments with loved ones, no matter the distance. PRINT DIRECTLY FROM YOUR FAVORITE APPS WITH PIC PRINT With Pic Print, you can easily bring your digital memories to life. Access your Google Photos or Dropbox to select and print images directly from your phone. EASY ORDERING Create prints and custom photo gifts with ease. High quality 6x4” photo prints are ready for pickup in just 1 hour. Bring your photo prints to life with hand crafted high quality digital photo prints plus enlargements straight from the Pic Print app. Transform your memories into art with Pic Print. From canvas and mounted prints to large posters, easily design and order personalized home décor straight from your phone. CVS & WALGREENS PICKUP NEAR YOU With Pic Print you can order photo prints from your phone when and where you like. No in-store kiosk photo transfer app is needed. A CVS Pharmacy or Walgreens photo center account is not required. Wirelessly print pictures straight from your phone. Easily upload photos with Pic Print and print to CVS Pharmacy, Walgreens and other local retailers with ease. The Pic Print store finder will automatically locate your nearest photo center - making it super simple to order photo prints near you. Search for a photo lab nearby and find the CVS or Walgreens store that suits you best. Easily find your nearest CVS or Walgreens and pay in-store when you pick up. With thousands of digital photo print centers across the USA, you can enjoy photo printing with local pickup and no shipping costs direct from Pic Print. PREMIUM QUALITY PRINTS Your Walgreens and CVS photo order will be lovingly produced using high quality photo print paper. Walgreens and CVS photo offers high quality prints for low prices when you use Pic Print. IN-STORE PARTNERSHIP PICKUP By partnering with CVS we’ve made it possible to print photos at CVS without using Kodak photo kiosk. Over 9600 CVS stores are available nationwide to print 4x6, 4x4, 6x6, 8x8 & 8x10 prints in 1 hour. Displaying pictures on your wall or sharing pictures with your family could never be easier. Integrated with Walgreens – Pic Print is proud to be an official Walgreens Photo Partner. NOTE: WALMART & WALMART PHOTO ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF WALMART INC. 702 Sw 8th St, Bentonville, Arkansas, 72716 – ALL RIGHTS RESERVED PIC PRINT IS A REGISTETREDREGISTERED TRADE MARK OF MEA MOBILE LIMITED - FOUNDED IN 2010 – ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Pic Print is independently owned and operated by MEA Mobile Limited and is an approved app partner of Walgreens and CVS Pharmacy. Pic Print is not owned or operated by Walgreens, or CVS Pharmacy or Walmart.. CUSTOMER SERVICE: At Pic Print we are dedicated to helping you enjoy your cherished memories in print at CVS and Walgreens. Our dedicated customer support team is here to help. Just get in touch. support@picprint.app
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pic Print at 76% against Network Print's 14%. Pic Print also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (14K vs 4). Network Print's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, 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.
Pic Print holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pic Print has 14K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of Network Print's written reviews are positive against 76% of Pic Print's.
Network Print ships an update every 6 weeks, Pic Print every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Network Print | Pic Print |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (4 ratings) | 4.8 (14K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 13.6% of reviews | 75.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 14K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 79 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sharp Corporation | SoftwareX |
Customer experience
Network Print
Pic Print
Bugs and requests
Network Print
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Pic Print
Reported bugs
3 issues- Ordering issues
- Compatibility problems
- Unreliable order tracking
Requested features
3 requests- Option to choose matte or glossy finish
- Ability to add text/captions to photos
- More photo size/layout options
In-app purchases
Network Print
No in-app purchases
Pic Print
No in-app purchases
