Should I Buy This? Stop Impulse Buying with Hourd
Before you buy that $50 shirt, ask yourself: "Should I Buy This?" When you see it costs 2 hours of work at $25/hour, the answer becomes clear. Hourd transforms every purchase decision by showing the true time cost, helping you stop impulse buying and build wealth through mindful spending.
How Should I Buy This Works
Set Your Hourly Wage
Enter your hourly rate in the app. Hourd supports over 100 currencies with real-time exchange rates for accurate calculations anywhere in the world.
Ask Should I Buy This Before Every Purchase
Before any purchase, use the widget or main app to see the real time cost instantly. Turn "I want this" into "Is this worth 3 hours of work?"
See Hours Not Dollars
When $100 equals 4 hours of work, the decision becomes obvious. Stop impulse buying by seeing the true cost in time and effort rather than just money.
Track Your Smart Decisions
Monitor how much you save by saying no to impulse purchases. Watch your savings grow as you make more informed spending decisions.
Features That Stop Impulse Buying
Impulse Purchase Prevention
See the true time cost before you buy. The app converts any price into work hours based on your hourly wage, giving you pause before impulse purchases.
Smart Decision Tracking
Record every "Should I buy this?" decision and see how much money and time you save by choosing not to make unnecessary purchases.
Interactive Widget Calculator
Ask "Should I buy this?" directly from your iPhone home screen without opening the main app. Quick calculations for instant decision-making.
Multi-Currency Support
Works with 100+ currencies and real-time exchange rates. Perfect for travelers, international workers, and online shoppers buying from global retailers.
Savings Analytics
See exactly how much impulse buying was costing you over time. Track your progress with detailed charts and celebrate every smart financial decision.
Privacy-Focused Design
All data stays on your device. No accounts required, no tracking, no personal financial information shared with third parties.
Why Should I Buy This Stops Impulse Purchases
Most impulse purchases happen in seconds, without considering the real cost in time and effort. When you see that $200 dinner equals 8 hours of work, it completely changes your perspective. The question "Should I Buy This?" creates a mental pause that breaks the impulse buying cycle.
Traditional budgeting apps track spending after you buy. Hourd prevents purchases before they happen by showing the time cost upfront. This proactive approach helps you build wealth by avoiding unnecessary expenses rather than just tracking them.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Should I Buy This help stop impulse buying?
Before any purchase, Hourd shows you exactly how many work hours that item costs. When you see $50 equals 2 hours of work, it gives you time to think and usually stops the impulse purchase.
Can I use the app for online shopping?
Yes. Use the widget while browsing Amazon, shopping websites, or in stores. Just enter the price and ask "Should I buy this?" before clicking buy.
How do I track savings from NOT buying things?
Every time you decide not to buy something, tap "Don't Buy" in the app. Hourd tracks all the money and time you save by making smart decisions instead of impulse purchases.
Does the app work with different currencies?
Yes. Whether shopping in USD, EUR, GBP, or 100+ other currencies, Hourd converts everything to show your local time cost.
How is this different from other budgeting apps?
Most budgeting apps track spending after you buy. Hourd stops purchases before they happen by making you ask "Should I buy this?" and showing the time cost upfront.
What iOS versions does the app support?
Should I Buy This requires iOS 14.0 or later to support the interactive widget features. It works on all iPhones running iOS 14+.
Time Cost Calculator for Smart Spending
The time cost calculation is simple but powerful. Divide any purchase amount by your hourly wage to see how many hours you need to work to afford that item. This mental shift from dollars to hours helps you make more informed spending decisions.
For example, if you earn $25 per hour and want to buy a $100 gadget, you need to work 4 hours to afford it. Ask yourself: "Is this gadget worth 4 hours of my life?" The answer often changes your purchasing decision.
Stop Impulse Buying with One Simple Question
Research shows that asking "Should I Buy This?" before any purchase reduces impulse buying by up to 80%. The simple act of questioning creates a mental pause that breaks the emotional spending cycle and allows rational thinking to take over.
Hourd makes this process automatic by showing you the time cost of every potential purchase. Instead of seeing a price tag, you see work hours. This perspective shift helps you distinguish between wants and needs, leading to better financial decisions and increased savings over time.
