Comparison

Barcode Dungeon vs グラインドクロール:放置系ハクスラ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

グラインドクロール:放置系ハクスラRPG

Features
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〜 What's New in v1.3.1 〜 ・The bulk-buy buttons (+100/+1,000/MAX) in the Reincarnation shop now show the actual Reincarnation Points cost required. ----- No tapping required — your hero fights, levels up, and gathers gear all on their own. Grindcrawl is an idle hack & slash RPG told through retro JRPG-style text scenes. ■ Hands-Off, Automatic Battles No tapping needed. Your hero automatically fights enemies, earning EXP and gear. Your adventure keeps progressing even while the app is closed — come back anytime to collect what you've earned. ■ Dive Deeper Into an Endless Dungeon The deeper you go, the tougher the enemies and the better the gear get. See for yourself how far you can descend. ■ Collect Gear, Grow Stronger Gear drops in three rarities — Normal, Rare, and Epic. Mix and match Attack, Defense, and Luck to build your own strategy. ■ Equip Set Bonuses for an Extra Edge Equip two or more Rare or Epic pieces found in the same floor band to gain an all-stat multiplier bonus. Hunt for matching sets to power up further. ■ Earn Rewards With Monster Medals Defeat monsters to earn medals for each species. Raise them from Bronze to Platinum to boost the drop rate for Rare and Epic gear. ■ Build Your Collection in the Museum Donate gear to the Equipment Museum to fill out your collection by species. Complete a Species Set — every weapon, armor, and accessory, Rare and Epic, for one species — to earn a major bonus. ■ Reincarnate for Greater Heights The deeper you go, the more Reincarnation Points you earn. Spend them on permanent stat boosts and inventory expansion to get further next run. ■ Coming Soon Cloud save and more quality-of-life improvements are on the way. A few minutes here and there is all it takes. Check in, see your progress, close the app — that's Grindcrawl.

Screenshots

Barcode Dungeon4 screens
グラインドクロール:放置系ハクスラRPG4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Barcode Dungeon at none against グラインドクロール:放置系ハクスラRPG's shown. グラインドクロール:放置系ハクスラRPG's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Barcode Dungeon ships an update every 3 days, グラインドクロール:放置系ハクスラRPG every 5 days. Both last shipped on September 10, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Barcode Dungeon versus グラインドクロール:放置系ハクスラRPG: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarcode Dungeonグラインドクロール:放置系ハクスラRPG
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 5 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB12 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperDaisaku SetoOoki Kawai

In-app purchases

None

Barcode Dungeon

No in-app purchases

None

グラインドクロール:放置系ハクスラRPG

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Barcode Dungeon free?
Barcode Dungeon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is グラインドクロール:放置系ハクスラRPG free?
グラインドクロール:放置系ハクスラRPG is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Barcode Dungeon or グラインドクロール:放置系ハクスラRPG have ads?
グラインドクロール:放置系ハクスラRPG shows ads; Barcode Dungeon does not.
Which is updated more often, Barcode Dungeon or グラインドクロール:放置系ハクスラRPG?
Barcode Dungeon ships an update every 3 days, and グラインドクロール:放置系ハクスラRPG every 5 days. Most recently, Barcode Dungeon was updated on September 10, 2026 and グラインドクロール:放置系ハクスラRPG on September 10, 2026.

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