Comparison

Network Print vs Simple Furigana

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

Simple Furigana

Easily add ruby characters (furigana) to Japanese text. This app supports both hiragana and romaji annotations for kanji, and works with both vertical and horizontal layouts. Share or print your annotated text, or use the extension to add furigana directly within other apps like Safari.

Highlights
  • Add furigana to Japanese text
  • Supports hiragana and romaji
  • Vertical and horizontal layouts
  • Print or share annotated text
  • In-app extension for Safari and other apps
  • Offline annotation
Features
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Having trouble reading Japanese? Use SimpleFurigana - a fast and lightweight iPhone Application to add Ruby Characters (Furigana) to Japanese Text. SimpleFurigana automatically annotates Chinese characters (kanji) in Japanese text with hiragana or romaji (latin characters). Both vertical (tategaki) and horizontal (yokogaki) layouts are supported. Annotated text can be printed or shared. No network connection is required for annotation. Use the furigana app extension to add furigana to selected text in Safari as well as many other apps. You can even add furigana to entire webpages to help you navigate the web in Japanese.

Screenshots

Network Print3 screens
Simple Furigana4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Simple Furigana at 59% against Network Print's 14%. Simple Furigana also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (271 vs 4). Network Print's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Simple Furigana sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Network Print asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Simple Furigana holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Furigana has 271 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 59% of Simple Furigana's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Network Print ships an update every 6 weeks, Simple Furigana every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Network Print versus Simple Furigana: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetwork PrintSimple Furigana
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (4 ratings)4.5 (271 ratings) — better
Positive reviews13.6% of reviews59.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4271 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSharp Corporationtelethon k.k.

Customer experience

Network Print

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

Simple Furigana

All ratings271 ratings
Positive88.6%
Neutral2.6%
Negative8.9%
Written reviews88 reviews
Positive59.1%
Neutral8.0%
Negative33.0%

Bugs and requests

Network Print

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Simple Furigana

Reported bugs

20 issues
  • Furigana is only 70% accurate
  • Cannot copy text entirely
  • Sometimes makes mistakes
  • Does not recognize kanji words more than two when clicked or highlighted
  • Only reads numbers, not all of them
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  • Does not read documents after scanning
  • Does not input copied text anymore
  • Not working since last update
  • Does not scan pictures as advertised
  • Furigana is not furiganing
  • App crashes from time to time
  • Incorrect furigana for 'library'
  • Cannot be used on iOS 16.3.1 iPad Pro
  • No longer usable
  • Does not scan or is confusing
  • Cannot read documents after scanning
  • Does not recognize kanji words of more than two characters
  • Only reads numbers, and not all of them
  • Does not read documents after scanning
  • Does not input copied text anymore

Requested features

12 requests
  • Add UX for 1 tap and 2 taps for immediate furigana
  • Add furigana for vertical documents
  • Import photos for furigana generation
  • Option to set language to Chinese
  • Ability to select specific character ranges for manual pronunciation alteration
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  • Add 'Aozora Bunko format' for plain text output
  • Add option to center furigana over kanji
  • Add English translations for some phrases
  • Allow users to edit incorrect furigana
  • Add support for English and other languages
  • Add functionality to send furigana-enabled text messages
  • Option to always have the app in Furigana mode

In-app purchases

None

Network Print

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Simple Furigana

One-time4
  • Ipadic DictionaryFree
  • UnidicFree
  • NAIST JDicFree
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  • JumandicFree

Questions

Is Network Print free?
Network Print is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Simple Furigana free?
Simple Furigana is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Network Print or Simple Furigana?
Simple Furigana is rated higher. Network Print averages 2.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Simple Furigana averages 4.5 from 271 ratings.
Do Network Print or Simple Furigana have ads?
Neither Network Print nor Simple Furigana shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Network Print or Simple Furigana?
Network Print ships an update every 6 weeks, and Simple Furigana every 4 months. Most recently, Network Print was updated on October 24, 2026 and Simple Furigana on October 24, 2026.

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