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How to Use HoursTag on iPhone — Convert Prices to Hours of Work

1
Set your hourly wage

Open HoursTag and enter your hourly wage (after tax is more meaningful). This is the baseline for all conversions.

2
Enter a price to convert

Type any price and HoursTag immediately shows how many hours of work it represents.

3
Use the Share Sheet extension for in-app prices

In Safari or any app where you see a price, tap Share → HoursTag to convert without switching apps.

4
Save frequent conversions

Save items you're considering buying to compare them later — useful when evaluating subscription vs. one-time costs.

5
Update your wage if it changes

If your income changes, update the hourly wage in Settings so all future conversions are accurate.

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Frequently asked questions

Should I use my gross or net (after-tax) hourly wage in HoursTag?

Net (after-tax) wage gives a more visceral sense of actual trade-off — you feel how many hours of real take-home pay a purchase represents.

Can I use HoursTag while browsing in Safari?

Yes. HoursTag includes a Share Sheet extension. Tap Share in Safari and choose HoursTag to convert a price you see without leaving the browser.

Does HoursTag work for annual subscription prices?

Yes. Enter the annual subscription cost and HoursTag converts it to hours of work — useful for deciding whether a subscription is worth it.

This quick-start guide is written by the developer of the app. Steps are based on the current App Store version.