Short answer
To get your real hourly wage: take your monthly take-home pay, subtract work-related costs (commute, meals out, work clothes, childcare), then divide by ALL the hours the job consumes — scheduled hours plus commuting, getting ready, and unpaid overtime. That number is usually well below your headline rate. HoursTag lets you set this real hourly value once, and then every price you enter is shown as the hours of life it costs — so a purchase decision becomes 'is this worth X hours?' rather than an abstract number. It's a one-time purchase, no subscription, and stays on your device.
Try HoursTag on a real example first, and check the current App Store listing for exact features and pricing before you decide.
What to look for before choosing
- Real wage = (take-home pay - work costs) / all work-related hours
- Count commute, prep and unpaid overtime, not just scheduled hours
- The real number is usually lower than your headline rate
- HoursTag applies it so prices show as hours of your life
- Pay-once, on-device, no account
A practical decision process
- Define the job you need done most often.
- Test the app with real content or a realistic scenario.
- Check privacy labels and account requirements.
- Confirm export and backup options.
- Choose the pricing model you are comfortable maintaining.
Quick comparison
| Need | What to check | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Check whether useful features require a subscription, a one-time unlock, or neither. | The cheapest app on day one may not be cheapest after a year. |
| Privacy model | Prefer on-device work when the content is sensitive. | Private documents, resumes, study data, and family content deserve careful handling. |
| Export / lock-in | Confirm file formats, sharing, backup, and deletion controls. | A good app should help you finish the task, not trap your work. |
Where HoursTag fits
HoursTag is built for exactly this — use the checklist above and test it on a real example.
Pay oncePrivateNo tracking
This page is an independent buying guide. App Store features and prices can change, so confirm details on the listing before purchase.