MaltaList vs Qabbad
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
MaltaList
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MaltaList is Malta's local classifieds, in one simple app. Browse and post ads across the islands: cars and motorbikes, property to rent or buy, jobs, electronics, home and garden, fashion, pets and plenty more. FIND WHAT YOU NEED - Browse by category and subcategory, or search across every listing. - Filter by region, price and the details that matter for each category. - See photos, full descriptions and the seller's contact options on every ad. SELL IN MINUTES - Post an ad with photos straight from your camera or photo library. - Pick a category and add the specifics buyers actually look for. - Price it your way: a fixed amount, a rate, free, or negotiable with an optional ballpark figure. - Manage, edit, pause or repost your ads any time from My Account. A LOCAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY TOO - Discover Maltese businesses by category and area. - Owners can claim their existing listing or add a new one. MADE FOR MALTA - Regions, categories and prices tuned for the local market, in euro. - A clean, fast, mobile-first experience. Signing in is optional. Browse freely, and sign in with Apple, Google, Microsoft or Facebook only when you want to post an ad, save favourites or manage your listings. MaltaList is free to use. Questions or feedback? Visit https://maltalist.mt/contact
Qabbad
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Qabbad helps people in Malta and Gozo find local service providers without the usual phone-tag scramble. Tell Qabbad what needs doing, where you are and when you need help. Add photos or a short video, answer the important service questions once, and send a clear request to providers who cover your area. For customers: - Browse local services like plumbers, electricians, AC technicians, handymen, painters, gardeners and more. - Send one clear request instead of repeating the same details over and over. - Add photos, timing, locality and notes so providers can quote properly. - Keep quotes, messages and bookings in one place. - Add confirmed bookings to your phone calendar. For providers: - Build a simple Qabbad listing for your services and coverage areas. - Receive better-prepared requests from customers. - Quote, message and organise bookings from your provider desk. - Share your Qabbad profile with customers and on social media. - Founding providers can claim an eligible free first-year category slot while launch availability lasts. Qabbad is built for Malta and Gozo: simple, local and clear enough for people who just want the job sorted.
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Verdict
MaltaList and Qabbad are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters โ price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them โ neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MaltaList | Qabbad |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 โ better | 16.4 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 57 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Edgars Kohs | Luke Fenech |
In-app purchases
MaltaList
No in-app purchases
Qabbad
No in-app purchases








