VCPL Markets vs TakeControl
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
VCPL Markets
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VCPL Mobile Trading App: One of the most secure & verified investment & online share market app to buy and sell shares online. Designed for Indian stock market with intraday trading, real-time streaming quotes & financial market news . Watch markets closely with extensive sections for equity, stock derivatives along with detailed option chain & open interest analysis for F&O trading. Track, trade & Invest across stocks & manage your stock portfolio in a better way. Why Choose us? β Free to Download: The share market investment app is free to download & use. Easy navigation for beginners & seasoned investors. Real-time stock market charts, investing options, & stock recommendations β Invest in upcoming IPOs: Invest in the latest & upcoming share market IPOs. Get latest IPO updates & allotment status β Trade & Invest in the Indian Stock Exchange- BSE , NSE, Derivatives market, NCDs, Mutual Funds** β Technical Charting: Get the advanced technical charts, candlestick at your fingertips. View stock charts across multiple chart types to gain a competitive edge over other stock traders β Customise Market Watch: Customise you'r watchlist with a capacity of up to 100 stocks. Sort & save by change, change %, LTP & alphabetically & view the price-performance with a single tap β Fund Transfer: Enjoy fast, secure & seamless fund transfer experience with our app, use UPI payment mode for fastest transaction for trading & investments Member name: Vardhaman Capital Private Limited. SEBI CODE: INZ000204533 NSE Member Code: 07528 BSE Member Code: 3110 Registered Exchanges name: BSE,NSE Exchange approved Segments: NSE-CM, BSE-CM, NSE-F&O,Β BSE-F&O
TakeControl
Easily manage shared expenses with friends and family. Track group spending, calculate who owes what, and simplify payments. Supports multiple currencies and customizable categories.
- Group expense tracking
- Automatic debt calculation
- Simplified payment settlement
- Multi-currency support
- Customizable expense categories
- Receipt scanning
- Offline functionality
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Splitting expenses as a couple or on a trip should not turn into an argument. TakeControl helps couples, friends, families, and groups split bills, track shared expenses, and see who owes whom. Add an expense and the app calculates each personβs share, updates balances instantly, and shows the simplest way to settle up. PERFECT FOR COUPLES AND TRIPS Traveling with friends? Track hotels, flights, gas, restaurants, groceries, activities, and travel expenses, then split the cost without spreadsheets. Living together or managing money as a couple? Use TakeControl to split rent, groceries, delivery, pharmacy, utilities, household bills, subscriptions, and shared expenses. Split couple expenses equally, by percentage, or by exact amount. Also great for: - Roommates and shared housing - Dinners, parties, birthdays, and events - Family expenses, school, and healthcare - Group funds and loans between friends HOW IT WORKS 1. Create a group and add the people involved 2. Add expenses as they happen 3. See everyoneβs balance update instantly 4. Settle up with the fewest payments possible Not everyone needs to download the app. Add local members and manage the split yourself, ideal for couples, trips, or groups where not everyone wants another app. SPLIT EVERY EXPENSE FAIRLY Not every bill should be split 50/50. With TakeControl, you can split expenses: - Equally between everyone - By percentage - By exact amount - With more than one person paying the same expense DEBT SIMPLIFICATION Instead of everyone paying everyone, TakeControl reorganizes group balances and calculates the fewest transfers needed to settle all debts. Everyone pays the right amount, with fewer transfers. GROUP INSIGHTS Understand your money without opening a spreadsheet: - Spending trends over time - A financial overview of the group - Balance between members and who is covering more - Recent group activity - More insights to understand where the money is going MORE THAN 130 CURRENCIES Record every expense in the currency it was paid in. Balances stay separated by currency, so amounts are never mixed. Turn on currency conversion whenever you want to see balances in your preferred currency. CATEGORIES YOUR WAY Create categories and custom subcategories for each group. Choose icons and colors, and disable anything you do not use. A travel group can have different categories from your household or couple expenses. MORE CONTEXT FOR EVERY EXPENSE - Attach receipts directly to expenses - Add notes explaining each purchase - Leave group notes for everyone - Browse the group receipt gallery - See what changed, who changed it, and when LESS TYPING - Scan a receipt and let TakeControl fill in the expense - Add expenses using your voice - Use the built-in calculator - Create recurring and installment expenses automatically - Add expenses offline and sync when connected again AND MORE - Group budgets with spending progress - Home Screen widget with balance and budget - Real-time activity notifications - Send reminders when someone still needs to settle up - Import your Splitwise groups in minutes - Import contacts from your phone - Biometric lock - CSV export - Available in 6 languages FREE TO GET STARTED Create up to 6 groups and add up to 8 expenses per day for free. No ads. TAKECONTROL PRO - Unlimited groups and expenses - Unlimited receipt scanning and voice expense entry - Convert balances into the currency you choose - Set custom exchange rates for each group - Advanced expense search filters A Lifetime option is also available: pay once and keep access forever. Your PRO subscription is charged to your App Store account and renews automatically unless auto- Terms of Use: https://gettakecontrol.app/en/legal/terms-of-use/ Privacy Policy: https://gettakecontrol.app/en/legal/privacy-policy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: VCPL Markets at none against TakeControl's shown. VCPL Markets also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). TakeControl's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
VCPL Markets ships an update every 2 months, TakeControl every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VCPL Markets | TakeControl |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | β | 87.5% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 9 days β better |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | β | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 β better | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 121 MB | 131 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | Vardhaman capital Private Limited | Hello Design & Tecnologia LTDA |
In-app purchases
VCPL Markets
No in-app purchases
TakeControl
No in-app purchases









