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Seven best study apps for students 

When it comes to studying, it’s easy to get lost in papers, notes, and ideas. That’s why we’ve collected 7 best apps that turn your academic life into a better experience. 

Craft: class notes and to-do lists

Messy notebooks and a pile of sticky notes on your desk may not be enough to help you keep track of everything. Craft is a perfect choice if you need to take notes during classes and organize them into folders. 



The app also enables you to create to-do lists and have a history of what you’ve done during a week/month/year. This way, you can track your progress and, therefore, your productivity.



NitroPDF: robust PDF editing

A PDF editor can be a powerful ally when it comes to handling assignments. NitroPDF can help you create and edit PDF files and forms, annotate, sign, and convert PDFs, and more. 



The best thing: you can save tons of time as NitroPDF helps turn your scans into editable text. 

Prizmo: image to text converter

Another great tool that students will like is Prizmo. With its help, you can turn anything into digital text, like printed documents, images with text on them, scanned documents, and screenshots.



Prizmo also has text-to-speech functionality that allows you to listen to scanned documents in multiple languages. This is particularly helpful for students with dyslexia or visual impairments. 

Soulver: natural-language calculator

Do you get bored using Apple Calculator with the same layout and design? Try Soulver. It lets you type in both arithmetic and readable calculation. The app works with a wide range of units, including time, length, currency, volume, computer storage, math operators, CSS functions, and more.



And what’s great is that all your work is saved so you can use it later. 

Be Focused: smart timer for productive work

Studying at home isn’t as easy as it sounds. Distractions are everywhere, and you can’t help but procrastinate. Do yourself a favor – install Be Focused. The app is created for the ultimate work-break balance, which is vital if you want to stay sane through the semester.



Set daily goals and move towards them at a steady pace, controlled by the fun interface with a classic “pomodoro” timer.

MarginNote: a non-boring way to read and learn

To better read and comprehend your books, try MarginNote. The app is great for mind mapping, flashcards, book annotation, and more.



MindNode: mind map for idea generation

A mind map is a common way for students to come up with ideas. With MindNode, you can better keep track of the flow of your ideas instead of getting lost in the mess of thoughts. The app has more than two hundred stickers to help you add clarity to your mind map. You won’t go back to pen and paper anymore!



Hope this how-to will help you solve tasks faster, and enjoy solving them, too! Check out more how-tos picked for you below.

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