# Network Print vs Simple Furigana

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.

Both are free to download. Simple Furigana sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Network Print asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

Network Print ships an update every 6 weeks, Simple Furigana every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Network Print | Simple Furigana |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/network-print/id454644833/reviews) | **[4.5 (271 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-furigana/id924351286/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **271** |
| Positive reviews | 13.6% of reviews | **59.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sharp Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/454644836) | [telethon k.k.](https://appshunter.io/developer/699508003) |

## What reviewers say

### Network Print

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/network-print/id454644833)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Simple Furigana

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-furigana/id924351286)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ipadic Dictionary | Free | one-time |
| Unidic | Free | one-time |
| NAIST JDic | Free | one-time |
| Jumandic | Free | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 💡 Helpful for learners
- ✅ Does its job well
- 💯 Very useful

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Furigana accuracy issues
- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Incorrect furigana
- 🐛 Doesn't recognize Kanji well
- 🐛 Not working after updates

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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 26, 2026 and Simple Furigana on October 26, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*