Comparison

The Hartford vs Control Total

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

Head to head
About

The Hartford

Manage your auto, home, and business insurance policies, as well as employee benefits, directly from your smartphone. Access policy details, make payments, and get digital ID cards. Connect to the full mobile website for claims, policy changes, and more.

Highlights
  • Secure login with Face ID/Touch ID
  • Access policy details
  • Easy bill payment
  • Digital auto ID cards
  • Start and track claims
  • Make policy changes
Features
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Welcome to The Hartford’s mobile app for auto, home, business insurance and employee benefits. ­­­⁠Our app makes it easier than ever to take control of your insurance journey, right from your phone. –  Fast, secure access
 Log in with Face ID or Touch ID. No password needed. –  Access policy details
 Get a snapshot of your coverages without searching through documents. –  Easy billing
 Pay your bill and review recent payment activity right from the app. –  Digital auto ID cards
 Access your digital personal auto ID cards on the go, download them to your phone or save them to your Apple Wallet. Need to do more?
 The app connects you directly to our full mobile website—no extra sign-in required. From there, you can: –  Start a claim –  Track claim progress and payments –  Set up automatic bill pay –  Make changes to your policy or vehicle –  Access your certificate of insurance –  Get your policy documents –  And much more! Download The Hartford’s app today. Some features may not be available to all users right away. In the meantime, you can manage your account by visiting the website through the app. Enabling Face ID or Touch ID makes access even faster and more secure.

About

Control Total

Manage your money effectively with this comprehensive personal finance app. It securely connects to your bank accounts, automatically syncs transactions, and provides tools for budgeting, expense tracking, and credit score monitoring to help you achieve your financial goals.

Highlights
  • Secure bank account connection
  • Automatic transaction sync
  • Expense and income tracking
  • Budget management
  • Credit card management
  • Credit score monitoring
  • AI financial assistant
Features
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Control Total – Your Complete Personal Finance Manager Take complete control of your financial life with Control Total, the all-in-one personal finance app designed to help you manage your money smarter, reduce debt, build savings, and achieve your financial goals with confidence. Control Total securely connects your financial accounts, automatically syncs transactions, and provides a clear, real-time view of your finances in one convenient place. Whether you're tracking daily expenses, managing multiple bank accounts, monitoring your credit score, or planning for the future, Control Total gives you the tools and insights you need to make informed financial decisions. Key Features Secure Bank Account Connection Safely connect your bank accounts to automatically import and categorize transactions, giving you a complete picture of your financial activity. Automatic Transaction Sync Stay up to date with real-time synchronization of your income, expenses, transfers, and account balances without manual entry. Expense & Income Tracking Monitor your spending habits, record additional transactions, organize your finances by category, and understand where your money goes. Budget Management Create personalized budgets, track your progress, and receive alerts to help you stay within your spending limits. Credit Card Management Manage multiple credit cards, monitor balances, payment due dates, available credit, and improve your financial organization. Credit Score Monitoring Keep track of your credit score and receive valuable insights to help strengthen your financial profile over time. Savings Goals Set realistic savings goals, monitor your progress, and stay motivated as you work toward major financial milestones. AI Financial Assistant Receive personalized financial guidance powered by artificial intelligence. Get practical recommendations, spending insights, budgeting suggestions, and answers to your financial questions whenever you need them. Smart Financial Insights Interactive charts, spending analysis, and personalized reports help you identify trends, discover opportunities to save, and make better financial decisions. Intelligent Alerts Stay informed with timely notifications about important account activity, unusual spending, payment reminders, and budget updates. Why Choose Control Total? Control Total is designed for anyone who wants a simpler, smarter way to manage personal finances. Whether you're paying off debt, improving your credit, saving for a major purchase, or simply gaining better control over your money, Control Total provides the tools you need in one secure and easy-to-use application. Our mission is to simplify personal finance by bringing together your financial information, intelligent automation, and AI-powered guidance into one centralized platform that helps you make confident financial decisions every day. Privacy & Security Your privacy and security are our top priorities. Control Total uses secure encryption and industry-standard security practices to help protect your financial information during transmission and storage. We never compromise on keeping your data safe. Start taking control of your financial future today with Control Total—your trusted partner for smarter money management, healthier financial habits, and long-term financial success.

Screenshots

The Hartford4 screens
Control Total4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: The Hartford at Free against Control Total's $0.99. The Hartford also leads on ratings volume (13K vs 5). Control Total's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and chart position (#29 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

The Hartford is free to download; Control Total costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Control Total holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Hartford has 13K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
The Hartford versus Control Total: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe HartfordControl Total
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.8 (13K ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings13K — better5
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#29 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB190 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperThe HartfordAmauris Antonio Castellanos de la Cruz

Bugs and requests

The Hartford

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login issues and inability to access accounts
  • Redirects to website not working properly
  • Certain policy information not visible in the app

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to view policy details and documents within the app
  • Improved app stability and reliability
  • Seamless integration between app and website

Control Total

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

The Hartford

No in-app purchases

None

Control Total

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Hartford free?
The Hartford is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Control Total free?
Control Total costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, The Hartford or Control Total?
Control Total is rated higher. The Hartford averages 4.8 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Control Total averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do The Hartford or Control Total have ads?
Neither The Hartford nor Control Total shows ads.

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