Frequently Asked Questions

Time Pricer helps you understand the real cost of items by converting their prices into the amount of time needed to earn them based on your hourly wage. This empowers you to make informed purchasing decisions by evaluating what your money can buy in terms of your own time.

Simply visit the app and enter your hourly wage or desired purchasing power. Start adding products to your list and begin comparing the time investment required for each purchase. For a more personalized experience, consider creating an account to save and manage your products.

Users input their hourly wage or desired purchasing power into the app. The calculator divides the price of each item by the hourly wage to determine how many hours of work are needed to afford that item.

All comparisons are based on user-provided data. Users can create and manage their own list of products by manually inputting the prices of the items they wish to compare. This personalized approach ensures that comparisons are accurate, relevant, and tailored to each user's financial situation.

No, Time Pricer is strictly a self-tracking tool. The app has no connection to your bank accounts, financial institutions, or actual financial records. All transactions and recurring contributions you enter are for tracking purposes only and will never initiate actual money transfers.

No, you can use the calculator without an account for quick, one-time calculations. However, creating an account allows you to save your product lists, track your financial goals, and access your data from any device.

While the primary focus is on comparing price and the corresponding working time, the app is designed to be flexible. Users might in the future customize their comparison criteria by adding additional factors such as quality, sustainability, or brand preference, making the comparisons more comprehensive and tailored to individual preferences.

Absolutely! The Time Pricer allows you to set and track financial goals, helping you stay focused on your objectives and monitor your progress over time.

Yes! The Time Pricer features a mobile-first, responsive design, ensuring a seamless experience across all devices, whether you're using a smartphone, tablet, or desktop.

Yes! Time Pricer includes a receipt scanner that can extract product information from your receipts. Simply take a photo of your receipt, and the scanner will detect products, prices, and quantities. You can review and edit the detected items before importing them to your product list.

The receipt scanner supports a wide variety of retail receipts in multiple languages and formats. It can handle different currency notations, various price formats, and receipts with or without tax details. For best results, ensure your receipt image is clear and well-lit.