Question 1

How is the dollar value of screen time calculated?

Accepted Answer

Your screen time hours are multiplied by $15/hour (approximate US minimum wage) to show the opportunity cost — what you could have earned if that time were spent working.

Question 2

Can I upload my actual screen time?

Accepted Answer

Currently you enter your daily usage for each app using sliders. The tool supports Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Netflix, X, Messaging, Games, and a custom 'Other' category.

Question 3

What does the yearly projection show?

Accepted Answer

It extrapolates your daily screen time over a full year, showing total hours and equivalent dollar value — plus fun comparisons like how long it would take to afford an iPhone or Tesla at that rate.

Screen Time Receipt