Comparison

TakeControl vs Dot

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Group expense tracking
  • Automatic debt calculation
  • Simplified payment settlement
  • Multi-currency support
  • Customizable expense categories
  • Receipt scanning
  • Offline functionality
Features
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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 person’s 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 everyone’s 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/

About

Dot

Features
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Dot is your financial assistant for recording expenses and income in a simple conversation. Track your wallet and reserve, set a monthly spending limit, organize categories, and view reports in one place. Use chat to ask questions, receive guidance, and follow your decisions. Scan products to create a Wishlist and check prices when you want to find a good offer. Turn on notifications for important updates. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

TakeControl4 screens
Dot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TakeControl at none against Dot's 2. TakeControl also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). Dot's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Dot sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. TakeControl asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TakeControl ships an update every 9 days, Dot every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 5 level
TakeControl versus Dot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTakeControlDot
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews87.5% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 9 days β€” betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 β€” better26.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size131 MB192 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperHello Design & Tecnologia LTDAApinc Brasil

In-app purchases

None

TakeControl

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Dot

Subscriptions2
  • Dot Pro Monthly7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Dot Pro Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is TakeControl free?
TakeControl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dot free?
Dot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TakeControl or Dot have ads?
TakeControl shows ads; Dot does not.
Which is updated more often, TakeControl or Dot?
TakeControl ships an update every 9 days, and Dot every 2 weeks. Most recently, TakeControl was updated on October 14, 2026 and Dot on October 9, 2026.

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