Comparison

Barcode Dungeon vs Corebound Labyrinth RPG

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

Corebound Labyrinth RPG

Embark on a turn-based dungeon roguelite adventure. Explore themed labyrinths, battle monsters, and collect their cores to gain unique powers. Craft items, upgrade equipment, and discover hidden secrets to conquer the deepest floors.

Highlights
  • Turn-based dungeon exploration
  • Grid-based combat
  • Monster core skill system
  • Equipment crafting and upgrades
  • Randomized dungeon layouts
  • Permanent collection compendium
Features
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Corebound Labyrinth is an action dungeon RPG: gather monster cores and fight your way down a deep labyrinth. Tap to attack, swipe to dodge. Weave around monsters and bosses in real-time battles as you push deeper. Combine two monster cores to shape your own fighting style, then forge stronger gear from the materials you bring back. Features - Real-time action combat: tap to attack, swipe to dodge - Combine two monster cores into your own style - Enhance gear, reroll its options, and raise original gear you name yourself - A boss waiting at every stage, hidden rooms, and mimics disguised as chests - Auto-explore and daily sweeps gather materials while you are away - Resume a run right where you left it - A compendium of monsters and gear to complete Swap your cores, forge your gear, and see how deep you can go.

Screenshots

Barcode Dungeon4 screens
Corebound Labyrinth RPG4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Barcode Dungeon at none against Corebound Labyrinth RPG's 8. Barcode Dungeon also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). Corebound Labyrinth RPG's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price 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. Corebound Labyrinth RPG sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Barcode Dungeon asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Barcode Dungeon ships an update every 3 days, Corebound Labyrinth RPG every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Barcode Dungeon versus Corebound Labyrinth RPG: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarcode DungeonCorebound Labyrinth RPG
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB137 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaisaku SetoTASUKU SHIRAO

In-app purchases

None

Barcode Dungeon

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

Corebound Labyrinth RPG

One-time8
  • Ad-Pass Tickets$0.99
  • Revive Leaf Pack$0.99
  • Starter Pack$0.99
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  • Option Reroll Tickets$1.99
  • Rarity Upgrade Tickets$2.99
  • Adventurer Pack$2.99
  • Forge Pack$3.99
  • Refinement Pack$5.99

Questions

Is Barcode Dungeon free?
Barcode Dungeon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Corebound Labyrinth RPG free?
Corebound Labyrinth RPG is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Barcode Dungeon or Corebound Labyrinth RPG have ads?
Corebound Labyrinth RPG shows ads; Barcode Dungeon does not.
Which is updated more often, Barcode Dungeon or Corebound Labyrinth RPG?
Barcode Dungeon ships an update every 3 days, and Corebound Labyrinth RPG every 3 weeks. Most recently, Barcode Dungeon was updated on October 13, 2026 and Corebound Labyrinth RPG on October 7, 2026.

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