Best Awesome Mobile Apps for Students

Si Thu Phyo
Newbiesbox
Published in
4 min readJun 19, 2016

A mobile device is an indispensable part of student life these days. But the hardware is just not enough; you need the right apps as well. Make your life easier with technology backup for taking notes, boosting vocabulary, learning languages etc. However, in a sea of ever increasing apps, it’s easy to get lost. Check the following apps that are made for learning.

1.Google Play Books

Need textbooks? Don’t buy; just rent them using Google Play Books. You can keep the books for about 3 months, so don’t get tensed.Is that good,huh?

Download App for Android: Google Play Books

Download App for iOS: Google Play Books

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2.Dropbox

You already use Dropbox, don’t you? You know the deal: 2 GB free storage space, a virtual shared drive, a great solution to sync all your desktop and mobile data. Smartphone without Dropbox is Hamlet without Prince of Denmark. We had already covered top rated and Best cloud storage apps for Android.

Download for Android:Dropbox

Download for iOS: Dropbox

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3.Evernote

Evernote is a classic example of a simple notepad turning into a highly effective educational app. It offers the users a host of solutions, which include saving files, uploading images, planning and writing lessons. What more can you ask for?

Download for Android : Evernote

Download for iOS: Evernote

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4.Dictionary.com

With Dictionary.com you can have access to a dictionary as well as thesaurus, which means 2 million words are at your command. What’s more, the whole content is available offline, so you need not have internet connection. This award winning application can also speak aloud when you turn on the speakers and tap any word.

Download for Android : Dictionary

Download for iOS : Dictionary

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5.Google Translate

The best app to translate your favorite content. Google Translate helps students to gain more knowledge even if the offered learning / education material isn’t in their own native language. You can simply translate the web page or the text into your desired language and enhance your learning skills & capabilities at the same time.

Download for Android : Google Translate

Download for iOS : Google Translate

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6.Duolingo

You always wanted to learn foreign languages, but never had the chance. Don’t worry; Duolingo gives you a perfect opportunity to learn French, English, Italian and other languages. This free app has won quite a few awards including “Far and away the best free language-learning app” by The Wall Street Journal.

Download for Android: Duolingo

Download for iOS:Duolingo

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7.Algebra Tutor

Most of us had nightmares before Mathematics exams in school, but technology has certainly made the subject less scary. For instance, Algebra Tutor provides an in-depth analysis of your work and shows your mistakes through a step-by-step approach. It also shows your statistical record for all problem types. Feeling hopeful? You might also be interested in Hands-On Equations: Flawless Way of Learning Algebra.

Download for Android:Algebra Tutor

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8.Astrid

If you thought you can manage your to-do list with a piece of paper, think again. Astrid takes the concept of managing work to a whole new level. With this app, you can set priorities, remember deadlines, add notes and organize your tasks properly by separating them into work, social and college life categories. There is an option to search by title and date.

Download for Android: Astrid

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9.Subcommune

Subcommune is a mobile subtitle player, which can be a very handy tool for non-native users of English language. You can watch educational videos in foreign languages and bookmark favorite moments using this app.Moreover, you can increase your vocabulary using a web search functionality, which helps you to find the meaning of unknown words appearing in the subtitle. Finally, there is a Note option to make a list of unknown words and add description.

Download for Android: Subcommune

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10. PhotoMath

It is incredible application that can solve mathematical problems using your mobile device’s camera in real time. PhotoMath can solve Arithmetic, Fractions, Decimal numbers, Linear equations, Equation systems, and several functions like logarithms.

Download for Android :PhotoMath

Download for iOS: PhotoMath

PhotoMath

That was our BEST Android apps list for students. What’s your favorite Android learning app? WRITE TO US: :D

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Si Thu Phyo
Newbiesbox

I’m a WordPress developer and trainer of Web Development Class at Myanmar Tech Wave. Founder of newbiesbox.com and love in writing and playing Kyokushin karate.