The 5 best apps for students

So, you’re heading off to college, university, or other form of education and want to know which apps will help you through your study. Get organised for back to school with the best apps for students.

Apps on smartphones, tablets (and many have desktop and web versions) will be a real boon for years, helping you focus, improve your writing and do other useful things like get you discounts and even deal with stress. 

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

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

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Grammarly  

It’s likely the word processor software you’re using includes a spell checker but Grammarly is far superior and works across just about anywhere you’re typing, including emails, social media. 

The app will not only help you avoid spelling and grammar errors but assist 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 that money is tight when you’re a student so saving money is paramount and one of the best ways to do that is with the UNiDAYS app. 

It will help you save up to 40% on almost 300 brands by providing discount codes as well as freebies, competitions and more. 

You should also get the Student Beans app to maximise your chance of getting all 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. 

As well as a place to take notes in lectures or classes, syncing them between your devices, you can make to do list, set reminders, sketch, record audio and quickly search for the specific piece of content you need. 

It may well be the app you use more than any other during your studies. 

Download Evernote on Android and iOS.

Headspace 

Though it can often be described as ‘the time of your life’, studying is hard with a lot of pressure and that’s just the work side of it. Add in the emotions of possibly living away from home for the first time, making new friends and more and it’s understandable that you might feel overwhelmed. 

Headspace is a great meditation app with loads of content available to help you deal with stress, anxiety and do things like help you sleep better. It may be a huge help to get you through your course. 

The great news is that students can get a whopping 85% off the usual price, making it a bargain.

Download Headspace on Android and iOS.

StoryShots 

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

It can provide you with audio books for free and that’s just for starters. The app can also summarise a book for you, provide cliff notes and is also great for visual learners with infographics, mind maps and more. 

It won’t be able to do it for your course-specific textbooks but is a great way to quickly ‘read up’ on a topic or a particular title if it’s in the app’s library.

Download StoryShots on Android and iOS.