# HourCost — See what things cost in time

> See what things cost in time (iPhone/iPad app by Eric Head.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hourcost/id6760665764 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Eric Head](https://appshunter.io/developer/1875747118)
- Category: Finance, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 57 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-03-24
- Data updated: 2026-05-17
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hourcost/id6760665764/reviews.md

## What is HourCost?

**HourCost — See What Things Really Cost**

Most people think in dollars.

HourCost shows you the truth:
**everything you buy costs your time.**

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Turn Money Into Time

Enter your income once, and HourCost instantly converts any purchase into:

* Hours of your life
* Workdays
* Workweeks

That $7 coffee?
Not just $7.
It might be **15 minutes of your life.**

That $1,200 phone?
That’s **days of your life spent working.**

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Get Instant Answers

No spreadsheets. No setup.

Just enter a price and see:

**“What does this really cost me?”**

Use quick examples like:

* Coffee
* Dinner
* Rent
* Car payments
* Vacations

Or enter anything yourself.

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Understand Your Spending Differently

HourCost helps you:

* See the hidden cost behind everyday purchases
* Make better financial decisions
* Think in time, not just money
* Understand where your life is going

Because money comes back.
**Time doesn’t.**

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Simple. Powerful. Eye-Opening.

Whether it’s a small purchase or a big decision, HourCost gives you a new perspective in seconds.

You may never look at spending the same way again.

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Features

* Instant life cost calculations
* Clean, fast, easy-to-use interface
* Quick calculate for common purchases
* Purchase history tracking
* Personalized hourly value
* Dark mode optimized design

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Coming Soon

* Subscription and recurring cost tracking
* Spending insights and trends
* Advanced shareable result cards
* More powerful comparisons

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A Better Way to Think About Money

Every purchase is a trade:

**Your time for something else.**

HourCost makes that trade visible.

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## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.9 — 2026-05-07

UI minor enhancements.

### 1.6 — 2026-05-04

Added new insights to help you better understand what your time is really worth.

Improved results experience with additional context around how your spending relates to your time.

Minor UI refinements and performance improvements.

### 1.0 — 2026-03-24

No release notes.

## More apps by Eric Head

- [My Time Matters](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-time-matters/id6758918233)
- [Is it Worth It? DIY or Not](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/is-it-worth-it-diy-or-not/id6758967406)

All apps by Eric Head: https://appshunter.io/developer/1875747118

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