Comparison

Barcode Dungeon vs Relic Dungeon

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

Head to head
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.

About

Relic Dungeon

Build a party of three heroes with unique classes and skills to explore dungeons, battle monsters, and collect powerful equipment. Enjoy auto-battles with tactical choices and continue farming even when you're away.

Highlights
  • Party building with 7 basic and 6 advanced classes
  • Explore 40 stages with unique bosses
  • Collect and upgrade random equipment
  • Auto-battle with tactical target selection
  • Background farming and progress calculation
  • Play in English or Japanese
Features
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Relic Dungeon is a 2D pixel-art auto-battle RPG about building a party of three, exploring ancient ruins, and finding equipment to make your team stronger. BUILD YOUR PARTY Choose from seven basic classes: Warrior, Mage, Guardian, Martial Artist, Rogue, Cleric, and Strategist. Combine damage, defense, healing, speed, ailments, and support to overcome each dungeon. UNLOCK ADVANCED CLASSES Train both required basic classes to JOB Lv.100 to unlock Tactical Knight, Spellblade, Paladin, Ninja, Sage, or Arcane Strategist. Advanced classes can equip two weapons and bring new skills to your party. EXPLORE 40 STAGES Fight through multiple floors and waves, then face bosses with unique mechanics. Check the Codex for enemy traits and equipment drops, and adapt your build to each challenge. FIND YOUR NEXT UPGRADE Collect weapons, armor, accessories, and boss relics. Random rarity and affixes offer new ways to strengthen your team. Enhance your best items, sort by newest first, and save different formation presets. AUTO-BATTLE WITH TACTICAL CHOICES Characters act according to SPD. Normal attacks charge skills, while you choose attack targets and switch between each character's two skills. KEEP FARMING WHILE AWAY When you leave the app during AUTO farming, background progress is calculated when you return. Review your run count, gold, JOB EXP, and acquired equipment. PLAY IN ENGLISH OR JAPANESE Change your language in Settings > Language. Some convenience features are available through rewarded ads or optional one-time in-app purchases. Ad-unlocked features remain active only for their available time. Terms of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy https://wry-guilty-a95.notion.site/319e0d52254880d0814affc44a588dfd?source=copy_link

Screenshots

Barcode Dungeon4 screens
Relic Dungeon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Barcode Dungeon at none against Relic Dungeon's 3. Barcode Dungeon also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 8 days). Relic Dungeon's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 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. Relic Dungeon sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Barcode Dungeon asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Barcode Dungeon ships an update every 3 days, Relic Dungeon every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Barcode Dungeon versus Relic Dungeon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarcode DungeonRelic Dungeon
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 8 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB235 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaisaku Setoyuuichi sasaki

In-app purchases

None

Barcode Dungeon

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Relic Dungeon

One-time3
  • 2倍速$1.99
  • オート周回$1.99
  • 倉庫枠拡張$1.99

Questions

Is Barcode Dungeon free?
Barcode Dungeon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Relic Dungeon free?
Relic Dungeon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Barcode Dungeon or Relic Dungeon have ads?
Neither Barcode Dungeon nor Relic Dungeon shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Barcode Dungeon or Relic Dungeon?
Barcode Dungeon ships an update every 3 days, and Relic Dungeon every 8 days. Most recently, Barcode Dungeon was updated on October 24, 2026 and Relic Dungeon on October 25, 2026.

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