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The what are the best apps for uni, paid or free?

Let us know your answers in the comments. Here are some of out choices

Free Mobile Apps

Microsoft OneNote - A versatile note-taking app that lets students organize lecture notes, drawings, and audio recordings in a digital notebook format. It syncs across all devices, making it easy to access notes anywhere, anytime.

Google Docs - Part of the Google Drive suite, it offers real-time collaboration on documents, spreadsheets, and presentations. It's an essential tool for group projects and assignments, with changes saved automatically and accessible from any device.

Duolingo - A language learning app that's perfect for students taking foreign language courses or those interested in learning a new language in their spare time. It offers lessons in over 30 languages through bite-sized, game-like exercises.

Quizlet - Provides a simple way to study with flashcards, games, and study sets created by students and educators worldwide. It’s great for memorising vocabulary, historical dates, formulas, and more.

Trello - A project management tool that helps organise tasks and projects through boards, lists, and cards. It’s particularly useful for managing group projects, planning study sessions, or keeping track of assignments and deadlines.

Paid Mobile Apps

GoodNotes 5 (£7.99) - A powerful note-taking app that offers digital handwriting and drawing with a variety of tools. It supports PDF annotation and provides a smooth experience for those who prefer writing notes by hand on their device.

Headspace: Meditation & Sleep (Subscription: £9.99/month) - Offers guided meditations, sleep sounds, and breathing exercises to help students manage stress, focus better, and sleep soundly.

Chegg Study (Subscription: approx £11.99/month) - Provides detailed solutions to textbook problems and expert Q&A service. It’s invaluable for students needing additional help with homework or test preparation outside of classroom hours.

Grammarly Keyboard (Subscription for Premium: approx £11.45/month) - This keyboard integrates Grammarly's advanced grammar, punctuation, and style checking into everything you type on your mobile device, ensuring your communication is polished and mistake-free.

Photomath Plus (Subscription: approx £4.99/month) - Solves math problems using your device’s camera to scan and recognise equations. The Plus version offers step-by-step solutions and explanations, making it a useful tool for math students. be sure to use this ethically, and not to cheat for anything!


What are some of your favourite apps?
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Original post by CCCU Official
Let us know your answers in the comments. Here are some of out choices
Free Mobile Apps
Microsoft OneNote - A versatile note-taking app that lets students organize lecture notes, drawings, and audio recordings in a digital notebook format. It syncs across all devices, making it easy to access notes anywhere, anytime.
Google Docs - Part of the Google Drive suite, it offers real-time collaboration on documents, spreadsheets, and presentations. It's an essential tool for group projects and assignments, with changes saved automatically and accessible from any device.
Duolingo - A language learning app that's perfect for students taking foreign language courses or those interested in learning a new language in their spare time. It offers lessons in over 30 languages through bite-sized, game-like exercises.
Quizlet - Provides a simple way to study with flashcards, games, and study sets created by students and educators worldwide. It’s great for memorising vocabulary, historical dates, formulas, and more.
Trello - A project management tool that helps organise tasks and projects through boards, lists, and cards. It’s particularly useful for managing group projects, planning study sessions, or keeping track of assignments and deadlines.
Paid Mobile Apps
GoodNotes 5 (£7.99) - A powerful note-taking app that offers digital handwriting and drawing with a variety of tools. It supports PDF annotation and provides a smooth experience for those who prefer writing notes by hand on their device.
Headspace: Meditation & Sleep (Subscription: £9.99/month) - Offers guided meditations, sleep sounds, and breathing exercises to help students manage stress, focus better, and sleep soundly.
Chegg Study (Subscription: approx £11.99/month) - Provides detailed solutions to textbook problems and expert Q&A service. It’s invaluable for students needing additional help with homework or test preparation outside of classroom hours.
Grammarly Keyboard (Subscription for Premium: approx £11.45/month) - This keyboard integrates Grammarly's advanced grammar, punctuation, and style checking into everything you type on your mobile device, ensuring your communication is polished and mistake-free.
Photomath Plus (Subscription: approx £4.99/month) - Solves math problems using your device’s camera to scan and recognise equations. The Plus version offers step-by-step solutions and explanations, making it a useful tool for math students. be sure to use this ethically, and not to cheat for anything!
What are some of your favourite apps?

Hi there! You have outlined some great apps there that are definitely useful as a University student.

Some apps which I regularly used as a student are UniDays, Student Beans, and TooGoodToGo. These apps will allow students to save a significant amount of money. UniDays and Student Beans are beneficial for retail discounts across numerous businesses, whilst TooGoodToGo is useful for cheap meals for the days that you don't feel like cooking.

Lauren
WrexhamUniReps
Original post by WrexhamUniReps
Hi there! You have outlined some great apps there that are definitely useful as a University student.
Some apps which I regularly used as a student are UniDays, Student Beans, and TooGoodToGo. These apps will allow students to save a significant amount of money. UniDays and Student Beans are beneficial for retail discounts across numerous businesses, whilst TooGoodToGo is useful for cheap meals for the days that you don't feel like cooking.
Lauren
WrexhamUniReps

Amazing! Love these! :biggrin:
Apple Notes is like your digital sticky-note pad that syncs across all your Apple devices. It’s great for everything from quick doodles to detailed documents, and you can even lock up your private notes for extra security and free.
Noteshelf gives you the feel of writing on paper with the convenience of digital. It’s packed with features for students and professionals alike, letting you record audio, search your handwriting, and even work in the dark with its night mode. Plus, it’s available across most devices, and you can try it out for free before deciding to purchase the full version.
Both apps are super handy for anyone looking to keep their thoughts organised in the digital age.

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