Microsoft OneNote

Microsoft’s note-taking platform, OneNote, is the ultimate digital notebook.

In addition, you’re free to import pictures and annotate them with the built-in set of tools.

If you have a stylus, you’re free to even doodle.

Student taking down notes looking at a phone

OneNote, unlike other Office products, is free and available on nearly every platform.

Download:Microsoft OneNote forAndroid|iOS(Free, subscription available)

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Of course, it can also backup files on your smartphone that you want to access on your laptop.

Microsoft Onenote app with different notes in the background

Download:OneDrive forAndroid|iOS(Free, subscription available)

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TickTick

Having dozens of pending to-dos is an unavoidable part of your student phase.

To ensure you have a proper schedule in place to deal with them, we recommend trying TickTick.

A screenshot of Microsoft OneNote showing notes

TickTick is more than a task management app.

What I really like about the TickTick app is that I can categorize my to-do list based on urgency.

It also helped me to develop a habit of setting up a reminder so I don’t forget.

Screenshot of Microsoft Onenote showing how it scans documents

This could be very useful if you’re struggling with ADHD.

Besides that, it comes with the Pomo Timer to help you stay focused on your tasks.

Download:TickTick forAndroid|iOS(Free, subscription available)

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Forest

Smartphones can be a double-edged sword.

On the one hand, they can assist you in reaching your goals quickly.

But they can also be a significant distraction if you’re not careful.

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For every moment you spend away from your phone, Forest will grow a seed.

If you break the rules, the plant will die.

If you don’t, it will blossom, and you will score a few points.

Microsoft OneDrive app homepage

It’s a win-win situation.

Forest also has an insights tab where you could view all your statistics and time distribution history.

Download:Forest forAndroid|iOS(Free, in-app purchases available)

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Tick Tick app with Eisenhower Matrix

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It’s an online learning platform with over 7,000 courses that you’re free to learn online.

However, Coursera may not be practical if you’re pursuing a course that requires hands-on technical expertise.

Screenshot of Tick Tick app with a feature to help you create a new habit

It also doesn’t offer all the units that are relevant to your curriculum.

Download:Coursera forAndroid|iOS(Free, subscription available)

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But with the emergence of AI, Brainly integrated AI-powered features to help you finish your homework much faster.

Tick Tick app with tab bar page

But you know what’s better?

An AI and a human expert in your field that helps to research and answer questions.

That’s exactly what Brainly delivers.

Forest app with Pomodero technique feature

Download:Brainly forAndroid|iOS(Free, subscription available)

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Adobe Scan can automatically recognize most of the documents you take a stab at click.

Furthermore, Adobe Scan allows you to stitch multiple files and form new PDFs from them.

Forest app showing focused time distribution

Before finishing up, you have the option to sign the documents as well.

you might simply keep taking photos and appending them to the temporary project.

Optical Character Recognition (OCR) is available if you wish to extract the text instead of the image.

A screenshot of Forest app showing timer settings

Download:Adobe Scan forAndroid|iOS(Free, premium subscription available)

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As you already know, that isn’t always the easiest activity of your day.

So, to see to it you get up on time, try Alarmy.

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Alarmy presents you with a challenge before you might stop an alarm.

And that’s why it’s one of the best apps for college students.

Of course, you also have the option to access your sleeping report.

A screenshot of Notion app with to-do list notes

Download:Alarmy forAndroid|iOS(Free, subscription available)

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Money Manager

Money is the most critical resource students usually struggle with.

With precise budgeting, however, you might easily cut back and keep track of where you’re spending.

Notion app with AI writing in the background

The app we recommend for this is Money Manager by Realbyte.

It comes with a ton of features and lets you add expenses however you want.

There’s a comprehensive dashboard where you might see your balance and access specific details through filters.

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The app also has options for attaching receipts and larger expenses like real estate.

Download:Money Manager forAndroid|iOS(Free, subscription available)

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In addition, the meal kit includes recipes, and you might order enough servings for a week.

Coursera app career section

Coursera app explore section

Brainly app homepage

Brainly app Give Answers section

Brainly app AI chatbot

Adobe Scan app scanning a document

Adobe Scan app settings for sharing a document

Adobe Scan app scanning a book

Alarmy app alarm settings

Alarmy app homepage

Alarmy app requesting mic access to monitor your sleep

Money Manager Expense app showing a budget

Money Manager Expense app showing a chart for budgeting

Money Manager Expense app showing accounts

nutrition food ingredients on HelloFresh app

Search bar option on HelloFresh app

nutrition values section on HelloFresh app