TimeLens AI usage credits

One balance for every AI feature.

AI usage credits power MCP tool calls from Claude and ChatGPT, WhatsApp AI conversations, and in-app chat with a single monthly grant. Spend them however you like, and buy top-up packs anytime.

What each AI action costs

One credit balance covers every AI channel. MCP tool calls use 1 credit; WhatsApp AI and in-app chat use 1 credits per turn, or 1 credit with your own AI provider key.

  • MCP tool call from Claude, ChatGPT, or another AI app: 1 credit. Each tool action your connected AI performs in TimeLens - adding a task, logging time, reading your plan - uses 1 credit. Connecting and browsing the tool list is always free.
  • WhatsApp AI message: 1 credit. Each WhatsApp AI reply uses 1 TimeLens credit, including plan updates in that turn. Connect your own AI key first; your provider bills AI usage separately.
  • In-app AI chat turn: 1 credit. Each assistant turn uses 1 TimeLens credit, covering the reply and workspace actions. Your connected AI provider bills its usage separately.
  • WhatsApp or chat turn with your own AI key: 1 credit. An OpenAI, Anthropic, or Gemini API key is required for WhatsApp and in-app AI. Each turn uses 1 TimeLens credit, plus your provider charges.

Always free — no credits needed

The core TimeLens app never uses credits.

  • Planning, journaling, habits, notes, projects, checklists, and manual time tracking - the core app never uses credits.
  • Connecting an AI app over MCP, listing available tools, and discovery calls.
  • Failed or errored AI actions - you are only charged when an action succeeds.
  • Reports, reviews, dashboards, and everything you do yourself in the app.

Monthly credit grants

Every account refreshes on its own 30-day cycle — anchored to your trial end date on Free or your billing date on Pro — so you always get a full period.

  • Free: 300 credits per month. Refreshes every 30 days from the day your trial ends (or your signup date if you skip the trial).
  • Pro: 1,000 credits per month. Refreshes every 30 days from your billing date - annual subscribers still get a fresh grant every 30 days.
  • 7-day trial: 1,000 credits during trial. Trial accounts get the full Pro credit grant, so you can try every AI feature at Pro scale before deciding.

Top-up packs

Buy more credits anytime from Settings → Billing or guest checkout. Purchased credits stay valid for 12 months and are spent after your monthly grant.

AI usage credits FAQ

Direct answers about credit costs, monthly grants, top-up packs, expiry, and balances.

  • What are AI usage credits? AI usage credits are a monthly TimeLens grant for MCP tool calls from Claude or ChatGPT, WhatsApp AI conversations, and the in-app chat assistant.
  • How much does each AI action cost? An MCP tool call uses 1 credit. A WhatsApp AI message or in-app chat turn requires your own AI provider key and uses 1 TimeLens credit. Your provider bills AI usage separately. Connecting AI apps, listing tools, and failed actions are free.
  • How many credits do I get each month? Free accounts include 300 credits per month and Pro includes 1,000 per month. During the 7-day trial you get the full Pro grant.
  • When does my credit grant refresh? Your grant refreshes every 30 days on your own personal cycle - anchored to your trial end date on Free, or your billing date on Pro - so you always get a full period, never a short first month. Unused grant credits don't carry over; your balance simply resets to the full grant.
  • What happens when I run out of credits? Anything the AI is already working on finishes normally. After that, AI features pause with a clear message - nothing fails silently. Planning, journaling, habits, time tracking, and the rest of the app keep working, and your next monthly grant restores AI access automatically.
  • Do credits change my plan or subscription? No. Credits meter AI usage only. Pro features like calendar sync, in-app AI chat access, and unlimited task assignments come from your subscription. Pro also includes a higher monthly grant.
  • Where can I see my balance? Settings → Billing shows your grant balance and when your current grant period ends. You also get a heads-up in the app and on WhatsApp when your balance runs low.
  • Is there a welcome bonus? Yes - your first WhatsApp conversation with TimeLens adds a one-time bonus of 30 credits to your balance.

Explore related TimeLens pages

Compare plans, connect your AI apps, or start with WhatsApp.

Pricing · AI connectors · WhatsApp AI · TimeLens features · Sign up

Start using TimeLens