Education has evolved massively in the last 50 years, and technology has had a lot to do with it. The fact that students can now finish college without ever setting foot in a library is impressive. Everything can be done digitally from our phones, including learning. Currently, there are numerous digital tools dedicated to helping students work smarter and complete studies with fewer frustrations. We have identified 20 such apps that you may want to look into.

AppBlock

Some of the best apps for students are those that can eliminate distractions. It’s easy to get distracted when using your phone due to the many different apps available such as social media apps, video streaming apps, and internet browsers. Appblock helps you stay focused by blocking access to other apps for a specific duration. The program also blocks notifications from other apps.

TED

TED is a great app for collegians because of the thousands of educational videos it contains. Some of the most outstanding entrepreneurs and leaders have used the TED platform to educate and motivate. It is free to use on both IOS and android, and one can learn a lot on various important topics these people address.

Microsoft Office

A lot of the documents students receive and submit are in soft copy. Microsoft office primarily serves to create documents and format them. However, it can also open new documents sent to you. When used for typing, you can open a new file or open an existing one. It also syncs with OneDrive, and so you can back up your files in the cloud.

Google Drive

If you’re an Android user, then you probably already use google drive. The software allows you to create, upload and store files to the cloud. You scan images within the app and upload them. Google drive grants new users 15GB of free storage, which is impressive considering it’s free.

The benefits enjoyed from this app include:

• It’s compatible with Microsoft office
• Easy to use interface
• You can access documents from anywhere
• You can share files with a custom link

Coggle

College involves a lot of planning, brainstorming, and organizing the projects assigned. Some of these will be group works, and so organization is important. Coggle offers students a great way to visualize data and share it efficiently. It offers a reliable platform where you and your workmates can plan your projects and create mind maps that you can easily follow. Furthermore, you can use it as an app or launch it through your browser.

Khan Academy

If you are a passionate learner, then Khan Academy is a great app for you. Available for both android and IOS, this app helps you improve your learning. It offers thousands of videos across diverse subjects that you can easily browse through their different categories. These videos have clear explanations that will help you improve your knowledge. The app also features personal recommendations making it easy to find things that pique your interest.

Duolingo

If you are interested in learning a new language, Duolingo should be your go-to app. Duolingo is a great example of the gamification of learning. You can learn new words every day and even practice the right pronunciation. There are also many choices of language, including Klingon.

RealCalc

Every phone currently has a calculator, but in college, you need one that computes more than the basic functions. RealCalc can perform all the functions of a scientific calculator, including trigonometry, permutations, unit conversions, hyperbolic functions, and more. It is also quite lightweight and does not take up much storage.

Venmo

When you have friends in college, sometimes you might need to split bills and chip in for various things such as concert tickets. Venmo makes it possible to transfer money. You can request payment from others or pay back your friends, and thus it is quite useful in splitting bills.

The benefits of Venmo include:

• It is fast and convenient
• Features a social media-like interface that makes it fun to use
• Free to send money from a debit card or bank account

Evernote

Evernote is note-taking software that makes it easy to take down anything you want to remember either from reading or from experience. It helps keep your notes organized. Aside from notes, you can store lists, links, and audio files.

Grammarly

As a student, you will have to submit a lot of documents for review. Normally, you wouldn’t want to submit a paper full of errors. Grammarly checks for grammar, spelling, word choice, and other mechanics to help improve your work and eliminate mistakes.

It is an essential tool for essay editing and proofreading. You can install it as a chrome extension or use it as an app. It can even track the common mistakes you make and help you minimize them over time.

Sound Note

Paying attention can often be difficult during lectures, and it’s easy to miss some of the information that lecturers spew. Since learning still involves listening and writing/typing during lectures, students can benefit from SoundNote. The app enables you to record audio and take notes simultaneously on your device. So you won’t miss anything.

Todoist

If you normally have a busy schedule, you need an app like Todoist to help you keep track of all you have to do for the day. The app combines your information, organizes it, and enables you to track your progress in completing your goals. Thus, you will be able to stay on top of all activities, meetings, or engagements.

Chegg Books

Chegg Books can be helpful for collegians since it rents books to students. The app contains books on different subjects such as math, science, English physics, and biology. You also get access to other types of study materials for your school projects.

Oxford Dictionary

Oxford dictionary boasts a massive catalog of words and phrases. It remains one of the top dictionary apps on android and IOS devices. It has additional features such as audio pronunciations and the ability to create custom folders with a list of words you can use to improve your vocabulary.

Dashlane

Everyone has had to create a number of different accounts and login information for different sites. Since you need unique passwords for each site, keeping track of all the different ones you create and use can be hard. Dashlane helps you create secure passwords and stores them for your protection. It even automatically enters them when you need to log in to these sites.

HeadSpace

College can be stressful, and dealing with stress is an important part of life, even with the help of technology. HeadSpace is a meditation app designed to help you relax when you need to. It provides guided meditations that can calm you down and even help you sleep.

Instructables

Instructables is an app you can use to learn how to do almost anything. It offers academic how-tos and as well as instructions for everyday things such as cooking, crafting, and even how to perform magic tricks. It is free, lots of fun to use and you can learn a lot of basic skills.

Camscanner

The app transforms your camera into a scanner that you can use to scan PDFs with precision. You can also use it to scan class notes, receipts, certificates, and other documents. It also features an auto-enhance tool that makes it easy to scan files with minimum effort. Camscanner also features a customized watermark that can help protect your files.

Wolfram Alpha

This app helps students solve problems in physics. You can also use it to make reports in chemistry, physics, and engineering. Wolfram Alpha contains numerous algorithms that serve to find answers to the various questions that might trouble you.

Final Thoughts

The above apps can be useful to any student, but you don’t have to install all of them. Just take the ones you need and be sure to read the permissions they require to operate. Then control your screen time. Phones are valuable tools, but too much screen time is not healthy. Finally, always read reviews of any app you install on your device to be safe.