Top apps and useful tools for studying (with free version)

Discover the best free study apps and useful tools to help you improve your grades and manage your time effectively. This selection includes options for note-taking, concentration, creating interactive quizzes, and organising your academic tasks. Whether you're a high school or college student, you'll find valuable resources to optimise your learning at no cost, available for your mobile or computer.

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  1. 1

    Google Keep

    303 Global Votes
    • Accessible from anywhere

      (+4)

    Google Keep is a free and accessible tool that allows students to create and organize notes, lists, photos, and voice recordings, facilitating idea management and collaboration.

  2. 2

    Microsoft OneNote

    208 Global Votes
    • It offers a personal workspace for each student.

      (+4)

    Microsoft OneNote is a free application that allows you to organize notes by topic by creating notebooks, making it easier to organize study materials and collaborate.

  3. 4

    Desmos Graphing Calculator

    5 Global Votes
    • Free online graphing calculator

      (+4)

    The Desmos Graphing Calculator is a free and powerful tool for visualizing and exploring mathematical equations, making it ideal for students who need to graph complex functions and equations.

  4. 5

    Khan Academy

    4 Global Votes
    • Learn for free about math, art, programming, economics, physics, chemistry, biology, medicine, finance, history, and more

      (+4)

    Khan Academy is an online learning platform that offers a wide range of free courses in subjects such as math and science, with interactive exercises and feedback to help students master concepts.

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  6. 6

    Google Drive

    2 Global Votes
    • Free cloud storage

      (+4)

    Google Drive allows you to store and share documents, presentations, and spreadsheets in the cloud. It facilitates access to study materials from any device and collaboration with classmates.

  7. 7

    Quizlet

    0 Global Votes
    • Interactive flashcards

      (+4)

    Quizlet is ideal for creating flashcards and practicing with interactive study activities. It helps you master any subject through quizzes and tests.

  8. 8

    Forest

    0 Global Votes
    • Helps you stay focused

      (+4)

    Forest helps students focus by blocking distractions. It allows you to plant a virtual tree that grows as you concentrate, encouraging productivity.

  9. 9

    Canva

    0 Global Votes
    • Free for teachers and students

      (+4)

    Canva offers simple graphic design tools for creating visually appealing presentations and educational materials. It's ideal for students who need to communicate ideas creatively.

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    Quizlet

    0 Global Votes
    • Master any subject thanks to its study tools

      (+4)

    Quizlet offers a wide range of free study tools, such as flashcards, learning games, and practice tests, that help students memorize information and prepare for exams effectively. Its accessibility and variety of resources make it a valuable tool for students of all levels.

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    Notion

    0 Global Votes
    • Manage academic tasks and personal projects

      (+4)

    Notion offers a versatile and free workspace that allows students to organize notes, create study databases, and efficiently manage academic projects. Its flexibility and customization capabilities make it an essential tool for optimizing the learning process.

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    Obsidian

    0 Global Votes
    • Tool for writing and note-taking

      (+4)

    Obsidian is a knowledge management and note-taking tool that uses Markdown files, ideal for students who need to organize and link large amounts of theoretical information. Its personal version is free and offers advanced features for structuring complex ideas and concepts.

  13. 14

    Google Calendar

    0 Global Votes
    • Manage your personal and professional life

      (+2)

    Google Calendar is an essential tool for students, allowing them to schedule classes, exam reminders, and deadlines, thus optimizing time management and academic organization.

  14. 15

    Trello

    0 Global Votes
    • Organize and streamline with the inbox, boards, and planner.

      (+4)

    Trello allows students to organize their study tasks and projects on visual boards, facilitating time management and progress tracking for free. Its flexibility and collaboration capabilities make it a valuable tool for academic planning and teamwork.

  15. 16

    Todoist

    0 Global Votes
    • World's favorite task manager

      (+4)

    Todoist is a very intuitive task management tool that allows you to organize your semester, plan classes, exams, and projects, making it ideal for students looking to improve their productivity and organization.

  16. 17

    Pomofocus

    0 Global Votes
    • Customizable Pomodoro Timer

      (+4)

    Pomofocus is a customizable Pomodoro timer app that helps users focus on their tasks by dividing time into work and rest intervals. It's a free, browser-based tool, ideal for improving study productivity.

  17. 18

    Marinara Timer

    0 Global Votes
    • It helps manage time with Pomodoro techniques

      (+4)

    Marinara Timer is a free web tool that applies the Pomodoro technique, allowing you to customize work and rest intervals to improve concentration and productivity while studying.

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    LanguageTool

    0 Global Votes
    • It corrects errors and improves the text in more than thirty languages and dialects.

      (+4)

    LanguageTool is a text review tool that helps students correct grammatical and style errors in more than 30 languages, offering a very functional free version.

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    Grammarly

    0 Global Votes
    • Convenient AI writing

      (+4)

    Grammarly helps students improve their writing and grammar, which is essential for academic success, and it offers a free version with very useful features. Its ability to detect errors and suggest improvements makes it a valuable tool for any student looking to perfect their writing skills.

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    So

    0 Global Votes
    • Free, open and free bibliographic reference manager

      (+4)

    Zotero is a free and open-source tool that helps students collect, organize, cite, and share their research, making it an invaluable resource for studying.

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    Mendeley

    0 Global Votes
    • Bibliography manager

      (+4)

    Mendeley Reference Manager is an essential free tool for students and researchers, as it allows you to efficiently organize, manage, and cite bibliographic references and research documents, facilitating the creation of bibliographies and citations in academic work.

  22. 23

    Overleaf

    0 Global Votes
    • Easy-to-use online LaTeX editor

      (+4)

    Overleaf is an online LaTeX editor that facilitates real-time collaboration and the creation of technical and scientific documents, making it a very useful tool for students who need to write academic papers or project reports.

  23. 24

    GeoGebra

    0 Global Votes
    • Free

      (+4)

    GeoGebra is a free and dynamic mathematics tool that covers geometry, algebra, calculus, and probability, making it a versatile option for students of various levels. Its interactive interface allows for the exploration and visualization of mathematical concepts, facilitating understanding and practical learning at no cost.

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    Wolfram|Alpha

    0 Global Votes
    • Step-by-step solutions

      (+4)

    Wolfram|Alpha is a computational tool that provides instant answers to questions in thousands of domains, making it ideal for academic tasks and research, especially in mathematics and science.