Comparison

BRAVER'S Σ vs Barcode Dungeon

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

BRAVER'S Σ

Features
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■ What is BRAVER'S Σ? Create your ultimate "Braver" in just 7 arcade battles. Freely allocate 4 core stats — Spirit, Technique, Body, and Magic — and combine over 150 abilities to craft unique strategic builds. No two runs are the same. Your choices define the strongest Braver. ■ The Braver System 【Free Stat Allocation】 Distribute points across 4 parameters between battles. The same character plays completely differently depending on your allocation, offering endless build variety. 【Braver Mode】 A powerful surge that activates based on star level. When triggered, your character's abilities are massively enhanced — turning the tide of battle in a single moment. ■ Strategic Battle System 【SPD-Based Skill Gauge】 Skill gauges fill based on Speed in real-time combat. Timing your skills and controlling turn order are keys to victory. 【Front & Back Row Formation】 Deploy 4 characters in a 2 front + 2 back formation. Front-row fighters deal heavy damage but take more hits. Back-row units excel at support and healing. 【Diverse Playable Characters】 A growing roster of characters, each with unique abilities and skills. From attackers and tanks to healers and buffers — assemble the ultimate party. 【150+ Abilities】 Combine over 150 abilities spanning attack boosts, defense buffs, status effects, healing, and more. Every arcade run creates a brand new build experience. ■ Three Game Modes 【Arcade Mode】 The core experience. Raise characters through 7 battles, allocating stats and acquiring abilities between fights. Short but deeply strategic sessions. 【Exploration Mode】 A PvE adventure with stories, diverse maps, and item collection to strengthen your team. 【Colosseum】 Test your builds against other players in real-time PvP. Climb the rankings and prove you're the ultimate Braver Master. ■ Character Growth & Gacha - 6-tier star system (Star 1 to Star 6) with increasing Braver Mode activation - Gacha pulls earn Σ Points for targeted character upgrades - 10-pull guarantees with high-rarity slots and bonus points - Equipment system to expand build options ■ Recommended For - Fans of stat allocation and build crafting - Players who love short but deep gameplay sessions - Strategy RPG enthusiasts - Competitive PvP players - Anime-style RPG lovers ■ Supported Languages 日本語 / English / 한국어 / 繁體中文 ■ Support Contact us through the in-game settings screen.

About

Barcode Dungeon

Features
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[Every barcode around you becomes your adventure] Scan QR codes or product barcodes — characters and gear are generated deterministically. Same code, same hero. Always. ■ Core Loop · QR code → Companion (character) · Product barcode → Gear (weapon or armor) · Bring up to 3 companions on dungeon expeditions (progress even when the app is closed) · Auto-battle earns Gold and EXP ■ Gacha & Limit Break (latest update) · Mythic Gacha: spend Gold to pull T7–T10 legendary gear from world mythology · Limit Break: re-scan the same barcode daily → spend Gold to raise star level (no cap) · Full Scan Set (barcode weapon + armor): Attack +15% · Full Mythic Set (gacha weapon + armor): Gold earned +20% ■ Determinism & Permanence "Same barcode = same hero, forever." Even if the app is gone, your barcode brings back the same companion. Like a charm. ■ Deep Systems · Prestige & Seals: reincarnate when your hero reaches the required level (scales up with each prestige) for permanent bonuses + stackable seals (Attack / Gold / Soul) · Collection Multiplier: more gear and monsters discovered = stronger party · ~3,000 monster species codex · T1–T10 gear (history of technology → world mythology) · Five Elements, race bonuses, prefix hack & slash ■ Three Principles (never change) ① Fully offline, zero servers ② Deterministic generation (same code = same result, always) ③ Zero ads [Pro] · Team 2 (two simultaneous expeditions) · Companion renaming · Camera scan for T10 gear QR Code is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED.

Screenshots

BRAVER'S Σ4 screens
Barcode Dungeon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Barcode Dungeon at none against BRAVER'S Σ's 7. Barcode Dungeon also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). BRAVER'S Σ's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support 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. BRAVER'S Σ sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Barcode Dungeon asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BRAVER'S Σ ships an update weekly, Barcode Dungeon every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
BRAVER'S Σ versus Barcode Dungeon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBRAVER'S ΣBarcode Dungeon
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size104 MB8 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperYuto MaedaDaisaku Seto

In-app purchases

7 purchases

BRAVER'S Σ

One-time7
  • 虹の石 10個$1.99
  • 虹の石 50個 初回限定$2.99
  • 虹の石 50個$5.99
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  • 虹の石 100個$9.99
  • 虹の石 250個$19.99
  • 虹の石 500個$29.99
  • 虹の石 1200個$59.99
None

Barcode Dungeon

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BRAVER'S Σ free?
BRAVER'S Σ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Barcode Dungeon free?
Barcode Dungeon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BRAVER'S Σ or Barcode Dungeon have ads?
Neither BRAVER'S Σ nor Barcode Dungeon shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BRAVER'S Σ or Barcode Dungeon?
BRAVER'S Σ ships an update weekly, and Barcode Dungeon every 3 days. Most recently, BRAVER'S Σ was updated on September 9, 2026 and Barcode Dungeon on September 10, 2026.

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