Comparison

SmallTask vs Rabby Do

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

Head to head
About

SmallTask

Quickly add and manage tasks with simple notifications. Set reminders, postpone or delete tasks directly from notifications, and even add new tasks using Siri. Your to-do list syncs seamlessly across all your devices via iCloud.

Highlights
  • Fast task entry
  • Date-based notifications
  • Notification actions (postpone/delete)
  • Siri integration for task creation
  • iCloud device sync
Features
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If you are a kind of person who wants to add notifications fast and easy, without filling a million of fields - SmallTask is the right app for you. Using SmallTask, you can add new task in a moment, just type the name and choose the date of notification. When task is completed - you can easily delete it and will disappear from the list. Notification actions allow you to postpone or delete task right when you receive a notification for it. You can also add new tasks on the go with Siri. Your tasks will be in sync across all of your devices with iCloud. You can download SmallTask for macOS in Mac the App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/smalltask/id429053882?mt=12 If you have any questions, please email support@smalltask.net.

About

Rabby Do

Features
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The Rabby Do app is a simple to-do app and more! It has never been so easy to monitor your projects with tasks. Many features and attention to detail make this app unique. You will receive the app for iOS, iPadOS and macOS. The app is available in English and German. In addition, the app is constantly being improved and updates are provided. - With Three Widgets - Keep track of your ToDos with Lists full of Tasks - Add and Custmize your Lists/Tasks - Tap the task entry when you done your Task -Choose a color Theme/Icons for your App & Widgets - Serach through your Lists/Tasks Entries - supports dark and light mode This app will be frequently improved & updated!

Screenshots

SmallTask3 screens
Rabby Do4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Rabby Do at Free against SmallTask's $1.99. Rabby Do also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). SmallTask's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On 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

Rabby Do is free to download; SmallTask costs $1.99 up front. Rabby Do sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SmallTask asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SmallTask ships an update every 6 months, Rabby Do every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SmallTask versus Rabby Do: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmallTaskRabby Do
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (57 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews86.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings57 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIvan Pavlov Pty LtdDavid Koenig

Bugs and requests

SmallTask

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes when trying to add new tasks
  • Sync issues between iPhone and iPad
  • Reminders not working as expected

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to add notes or details to tasks
  • Option to repeat/reschedule tasks
  • More customization (colors, fonts, etc.)
  • Improved sync and backup features

Rabby Do

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

SmallTask

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Rabby Do

One-time1
  • Pro Fearures$0.99

Questions

Is SmallTask free?
SmallTask costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rabby Do free?
Rabby Do is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SmallTask or Rabby Do have ads?
Neither SmallTask nor Rabby Do shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SmallTask or Rabby Do?
SmallTask ships an update every 6 months, and Rabby Do every 3 weeks. Most recently, SmallTask was updated on September 30, 2026 and Rabby Do on September 24, 2026.

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