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The 5 best apps for students: studying, focus, discounts and more

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August 29, 2024

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So you are going to college, university or other course and want to know which apps will help you through your studies. Get organized for back to school with the best apps for students.

Apps on smartphones and tablets (and many of them have desktop and web versions) will be a real boon for years to come, helping you concentrate, improve your writing, and do other useful things like getting discounts and even dealing with stress.

Here’s our list of the best apps for students, apart from the obvious ones you probably already have, like Google Maps, Calendar (or equivalent), Spotify or cloud storage services (which is essential).

You may need to check your school’s rules if you are allowed to use some due to AI assistance.

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Grammatically

It’s likely that the word processor you use includes a spell checker, but Grammarly is much better and works virtually everywhere you type, including emails and social media.

The app not only helps you avoid spelling and grammar mistakes, but also helps with the tone and clarity of your writing while understanding your personal character.

It’s free or you can pay for a Premium account for additional features.

Download Grammarly on Android and iOS.

UNiDAYS

We all know money is tight when you’re a student, so saving money is of the utmost importance and one of the best ways to do that is with the UNiDAYS app.

It allows you to save up to 40% on almost 300 brands by offering discount codes, freebies, competitions and more.

You should also get the Student Beans app to maximize your chances of getting the best discounts and freebies.

Download UNiDAYS on Android and iOS.

Evernote

One of the most popular productivity apps of all time, Evernote is a great download and does a lot more than you might think.

In addition to having a place to take notes during lectures or lessons, by syncing between your devices you can create to-do lists, set reminders, sketch, record audio, and quickly search for the specific piece of content you need.

It may be the app you use the most during your studies.

Download Evernote on Android and iOS.

Headroom

Although it can often be described as ‘the time of your life’, studying is hard and there is a lot of pressure, and that is precisely the work side. Add to that the emotions of potentially leaving home for the first time, making new friends and much more, and it’s understandable that you might feel overwhelmed.

Headspace is a great meditation app with a lot of content that can help you manage stress and anxiety and do things like help you sleep better. It can be a huge help in getting you through your course.

The good news is that students can get as much as 85% off the usual price, making it a bargain.

Download Headspace on Android and iOS.

Story shots

Reading comes more naturally to some than to others, and if you struggle, there’s no shame. Fortunately, apps like StoryShots can help you with this.

It can provide you with free audiobooks and that’s just the beginning. The app can also summarize a book for you, provide cliff notes and is also great for visual learners with infographics, mind maps and more.

This isn’t possible for your course-specific textbooks, but it’s a great way to quickly “read up” on a topic or title if it’s in the app’s library.

Download StoryShots on Android and iOS.