10 Productivity Apps Students Actually Use

At some point during uni, every person will swear they will get organised. That is until lecture notes pile up, seminar reading is all over the place and due dates are looming over you. The key to overcoming this? Apps that are actually useful. Here are 10 real productivity apps that students constantly use and don’t just delete after week 1.

  1. Notion – The Aesthetic Multitasker
    This is perfect for weekly planners, lecture notes and even meal prep. I know first hand that students love the customisable templates, which makes this app feel more than just studying, but your own personal HQ. Download some free templates and make your notion come to life!

  2. One Drive – The Cloud Savior

    Most universities will give you free access to this, along with word, powerpoint and other microsoft apps. Never lose a draft again because it is all stored online, rather than on your physical computer.

  3. Quizlet – The Only Revision Tool You Need

    Make your own digital flashcards that you can read anywhere on any device. Stuck in traffic on the bus? Read your flashcards. Got 20 minutes in between lectures? Read your flashcards. Not only can you make your own, you can share and download others. There are also mini games you can play making this app a saviour during exam season.

  4. Google Calendar  – Organizing Your Day Just Became a Whole Lot Easier
    Put in all your lectures, deadlines, socials and holidays! Google Calendar can keep your chaotic life in one place with the added aesthetic of colour coding.

  5. GoodNotes – iPad Note-Taking Royalty

    For those who have iPads, this is the best way to take notes. Highlight, write, colour etc. – GoodNotes has it all in one neat digital notebook.

  6. Grammarly – Essay Life Support

    Even the free version of Grammarly will fix most of those complex grammar mistakes, but honestly the premium is so worth it if you are doing an essay based subject – It’s basically your professor, proofreader and academic advisor all in one!

  7. Flora – Grow Your Brain and Trees
    Simultaneously
Having trouble getting away from your phone when you are studying? Flora forces you to start your timer and grow different trees to create your garden. The catch? If you leave the app your tree dies. Get all your friends on it and compete to see who can complete the most hours!

  8. Anki – The Memory Booster

    This app is loved for its spaced-repetition system. It helps you actually remember what you study. It is perfect for every situation – long term recall, exams, vocab or anything else!

  9. Canva – Presentations and Posters Made Easy
    Even if you aren’t making presentations and posters, Canva is extremely useful for all uni students. Create gorgeous timetables or study notes that are polished with minimal effort. Choose from thousands of templates to find one that matches your vibe.

  10. Headspace – Fight that Burnout
    Although it is not a study app, it is important that when you are in a stressful situation like uni you have a way to avoid burn out. This is the best app for stress management, using short meditations (‘study breaks’) to help you keep focus without spiralling.

The truth is no app will make you productive unless you open it and stick to it. However, the right app can cut your stress in half – and these are exactly where these apps come in. Start small with one or two, I personally love the unbeatable combination of Notion and Google Calendar. Get productive today and download these apps!

From the world’s first student housing marketplace to the world’s most complete student-life ecosystem.

Students used the platform

10 + MILLION

Rooms to choose from

1.5 + MILLION

Nationalities as student base

150 +

15+ years of serving students

2009

From the world’s first student housing marketplace to the world’s most complete student-life ecosystem.

Students used the platform

10 + MILLION

Rooms to choose from

1.5 + MILLION

Nationalities as student base

150 +

15+ years of serving students

2009

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