FAQ

21 most-asked questions about TenDollarPick.

Is TenDollarPick free?

Yes. No signup, no ads, no tracking. Free forever.

Do I need to sign up?

No account needed. Your picks save in URLs and localStorage.

How does the $10 budget work?

Every player or travel option costs $1-$5. Your total must be $10 or less.

Can I share my pick on Instagram?

Yes — built-in 1080×1920 Story card generator with QR code and pre-written caption.

What is a short code?

A 5-character code (like TDP-X3K9) that maps to your full pick URL. Easier to share verbally or type.

Where do my stats go?

Combos, wins, losses, streaks live in your browser's localStorage. Synced to Supabase if connected.

How many players are on TenDollarPick?

309 football players across 83 countries, ranging from $1 budget bench picks to $5 GOATs.

How many cities are indexed?

278 cities globally, organized by region (Asia, Europe, Americas, Middle East, Africa, Oceania).

What is the daily bracket?

Single-elimination tournament of the top 8 voted picks each day. Vote your way through quarterfinals → semifinals → final.

Can I tag a friend on Instagram?

Yes — tap '📲 Tag a friend' after building a squad. Auto-generates a VS card with their handle.

How do voice notes work?

On every debate thread, tap 🎤 to record a 30-second voice note. Uploaded to Supabase Storage, plays for everyone.

Can I install TenDollarPick as an app?

Yes — it's a PWA. On Android Chrome you'll see an 'Install' button. On iOS use Safari → Share → Add to Home Screen.

Who is the most expensive player on TenDollarPick?

Six players are tied at the $5 GOAT tier: Messi, Ronaldo, Pele, Maradona, R9, and Puskás.

Can I have both Messi and Ronaldo in my $10 squad?

No — combined cost is $10, leaving $0 for nine other positions. Pick one.

What's the cheapest legend on TenDollarPick?

$1 tier includes Jordan Pickford, Nick Pope, Chanathip Songkrasin (Thailand), Sunil Chhetri (India).

Can I afford the Eiffel Tower / Paris on $10?

Yes — Paris base cost is $4, leaving $6 for food, transport, hostel, and one activity.

Who decides the prices?

TenDollarPick editorial — based on era, position, accomplishments, and balance. Not official FIFA.

Is there a leaderboard?

Yes — see /leaderboard.html for global rankings + personal stats.

What's a referral code?

A unique 5-char code per user. Share /?ref=YOURCODE — friends who join via your link are tracked.

Can I download my $10 squad as a PNG?

Yes — every submitted squad has a PNG download button.

What's the long-term plan?

Add more players, expand to women's football, esports, music, food rankings. Same $10 constraint, different categories.