Frequently asked questions about TakeControl

TakeControl is an app to split group expenses in a simple way. You log each expense, set who paid and who to split it with, and the app instantly calculates who owes whom, with balances updated in real time. It is ideal for trips, couples, roommates and any group that shares bills. See all the app features.

Yes. TakeControl is free to download and use, and the free plan covers the everyday needs of anyone splitting group bills. For advanced features, like automatic currency conversion and search filters, there is the PRO plan.

It is. TakeControl works like a Splitwise-style expense splitting app, with a few extras that make a difference day to day: it works offline, logs expenses by voice and by photo of the receipt, supports over 130 currencies and even imports your groups and history from Splitwise so you can pick up where you left off.

Yes. TakeControl is available for iOS and Android, with automatic sync across the devices in the same group. Everyone sees the updated balances at the same time. Download TakeControl: iOS · Android.

The app is available in six languages: Portuguese, English, Spanish, French, Italian and German. You can switch the language at any time in the settings, without restarting the app.

For anyone who splits expenses: couples, families, shared houses, coworkers and travel groups. If more than one person pays bills together, the app helps keep everything organized, without any awkward chasing in the group.

Download the app, enter your email and confirm the code we send you. There is no password to memorize and you do not need a credit card to start. You can also sign in with your Google account in one tap. Download TakeControl: iOS · Android.

No. You create your account, set up groups and start splitting expenses without entering any payment method. The card only comes into play if you decide to subscribe to the PRO plan.

After creating your account, tap new group, choose the type (trip, home, couple, hangout) and give it a name, like "Trip to the beach" or "Apartment". Then just start adding expenses. Your first group is ready in about 2 minutes.

You invite people by link or add participants manually. Someone who does not use the app yet can still join as a participant, so you log that person’s expenses normally and settle up later.

If someone sent you an invite link, just tap the link with the app installed to go straight into the group. You can also join with the 6-digit invite code on the groups screen.

You log each expense, set who paid and who to split it with. TakeControl calculates the balances automatically and shows who owes whom, without you having to do the math in your head or build a spreadsheet.

Yes. Besides an equal split, you can split by exact amount or by percentage. It is useful when someone consumed more, when a couple splits fifty-fifty with others, or when each person pays a different portion of the bill.

You can. You can add an expense by speaking ("I paid $180 for dinner, split it equally between Pedro and Olivia") and the app understands the amount and description. You can also photograph the receipt and let the app fill in the amount, date and merchant by itself.

Yes. Fixed bills like rent and subscriptions can be set as recurring, and the app logs them automatically each period. Installment purchases can also be split into installments, each one in its own month.

You can. You can set a daily, monthly or whole-period spending limit for the group and track how much has already been spent, including from the widget on your phone’s home screen.

No. You can log expenses for people who do not use the app. When everyone has TakeControl, tracking and settling up is even easier, but it is not required.

The app shows a summary with each person’s balance and suggests the simplest way to settle up, with the fewest transfers possible. You immediately see who pays whom and how much.

No. TakeControl calculates and organizes who owes whom, but the transfers are made by you, using whatever method you prefer (bank transfer, cash, etc.). Recording a settlement in the app is just a note that the payment happened — no money leaves your account through the app.

When you record the settlement, you indicate who paid, to whom and the amount. The balance is updated instantly for everyone in the group, so no one is left wondering what has already been settled.

It is a feature that reorganizes who pays whom to reduce the number of transfers in the group, without changing what each person owes in total. Instead of several people paying each other in a chain, the app points out the shortest path for everyone to get even.

Yes, in a friendly way. TakeControl shows who still has an open balance and lets you send a gentle reminder, without that debt-collector vibe. The idea is for the app to be the group’s mediator, not the collector.

Yes. You log expenses offline and the app syncs everything automatically as soon as the connection is back. It is perfect for trips, flights, mountains or anywhere without signal.

Yes. Over 130 currencies are supported, which helps a lot on trips and in international groups. Automatic conversion between currencies is part of the PRO plan.

Each expense is stored in the currency it was paid in, so values are never mixed without you noticing. On the PRO plan, the app can show balances converted into a reference currency for the group, using the exchange rate, without changing the original recorded values.

Very. It was designed with trips in mind: it works offline, supports multiple currencies and instantly shows who paid what. That way, you enjoy the trip and leave splitting the bill to the app.

It does. You can track the group’s balances, recent expenses and budget progress straight from your phone’s home screen, on iOS and Android, without opening the app.

The free plan covers everyday use for splitting group expenses. PRO unlocks the advanced features and removes the limits for heavier use: automatic currency conversion, custom exchange rates per group and more complete search filters.

PRO includes automatic currency conversion on the balances screen, custom exchange rates per group and advanced filters in the expense search. It also unlocks heavier use of the app for those who split many bills.

No. TakeControl does not clutter your experience with ads. You use the app fully focused on organizing and splitting the group’s expenses.

The PRO subscription is handled and managed by the App Store or Google Play. So you can subscribe right from the app and cancel whenever you want, in your store account settings, with no hassle.

You can. Your groups and Splitwise history arrive complete in TakeControl, so you pick up where you left off, without starting over.

The import is done inside the app, in the groups area. You select the Splitwise group, link each person to the matching participant, and TakeControl brings the expenses and balances into the new group.

No. The import brings your expense history and balances, keeping everything organized in TakeControl. Nothing is lost in the switch.

TakeControl offers offline use, logging by voice and by photo of the receipt, support for over 130 currencies and an experience built to be fast day to day. And, being a Splitwise alternative that imports your data, you keep everything you already had.

Yes. Your data is stored with encryption and protected access, so only you see what is yours. Each group’s expense splitting is visible only to the people in it.

No. Access is passwordless: you sign in with the code sent to your email or with your Google account. That way, there is no password to leak or forget, and login stays simple and secure.

Yes. You can protect opening the app with biometrics (Face ID or fingerprint), which adds an extra layer of security for anyone who shares their phone.

No. Your data is used only to run the app and is not sold. See all the details in our Privacy Policy.

You can reach us at [email protected]. We are happy to help with questions, suggestions or any problem in the app.

Changing your email is done in your account settings and goes through a code confirmation, both on the current email and the new one. This ensures only you can change access.

You can delete your account right from the app settings. When you delete it, the personal data associated with your account is removed. If you are the only admin of a group, you will need to transfer admin rights to someone else first.

Do not worry. Since your data is synced to your account, just install the app on another device and sign in again to recover your groups and expenses.