{"id":9133,"date":"2026-01-13T13:05:47","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T13:05:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/central-stagedev.houseofstudent.com\/juice-new\/?p=9133"},"modified":"2026-01-28T07:32:52","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T07:32:52","slug":"10-productivity-apps-students-actually-use","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/houseofstudent.com\/juice\/trending\/10-productivity-apps-students-actually-use\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Productivity Apps Students Actually Use"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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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.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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  1. Notion – The Aesthetic Multitasker<\/b>\u2028
    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!\u2028<\/li>\n
  2. One Drive<\/b> – The Cloud Savior\u2028
    <\/b>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.\u2028<\/li>\n
  3. Quizlet – The Only Revision Tool You Need\u2028
    <\/b>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.\u2028<\/li>\n
  4. Google Calendar\u00a0 – Organizing Your Day Just Became a Whole Lot Easier<\/b>\u2028
    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.\u2028<\/li>\n
  5. GoodNotes – iPad Note-Taking Royalty\u2028
    <\/b>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.\u2028<\/li>\n
  6. Grammarly – Essay Life Support\u2028
    <\/b>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!\u2028<\/li>\n
  7. Flora – Grow Your Brain and Trees
    <\/b>Simultaneously\u2028Having 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!\u2028<\/li>\n
  8. Anki – The Memory Booster\u2028
    <\/b>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!\u2028<\/li>\n
  9. Canva – Presentations and Posters Made Easy<\/b>\u2028
    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.\u2028<\/li>\n
  10. Headspace – Fight that Burnout<\/b>\u2028
    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 (\u2018study breaks\u2019) to help you keep focus without spiralling.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    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!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t

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    From the world\u2019s first student housing marketplace to the world\u2019s most complete student-life ecosystem.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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    Nationalities as student base<\/p>\t\t\t

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    From the world\u2019s first student housing marketplace to the world\u2019s most complete student-life ecosystem.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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    \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEXPLORE<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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    Sundays at university don’t always have to be filled with hanxiety, headaches and bedrotting. How about trade the overstimulating streets, industrial buildings and endless queues for greenery and quiet market towns just for a day? Here are just some of the many neighbourhoods outside of the city centre that are worth exploring on a Sunday to get to know Manchester.<\/p>\n

    Notion – The Aesthetic Multitasker
    \nThis 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!\u2028
    \nOne Drive – The Cloud Savior\u2028
    \nMost 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.\u2028
    \nQuizlet – The Only Revision Tool You Need
    \nMake 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.\u2028
    \nGoogle Calendar\u00a0 – Organizing Your Day Just Became a Whole Lot Easier
    \nPut 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.\u2028
    \nGoodNotes – iPad Note-Taking Royalty\u2028
    \nFor 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.\u2028
    \nGrammarly – Essay Life Support\u2028
    \nEven 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!\u2028
    \nFlora – Grow Your Brain and Trees Simultaneously
    \nHaving 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!\u2028
    \nAnki – The Memory Booster\u2028
    \nThis 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!\u2028
    \nCanva – Presentations and Posters Made Easy
    \nEven 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.\u2028
    \nHeadspace – Fight that Burnout
    \nAlthough 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 (\u2018study breaks\u2019) to help you keep focus without spiralling.<\/p>\n

    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!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":10976,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[145,112],"tags":[61,62,63,71,74,75,76,107],"city":[134],"country":[101],"university":[135],"class_list":["post-9133","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-featured","category-trending","tag-bank","tag-care","tag-flower","tag-pathway","tag-ring","tag-roots","tag-shift","tag-trend","city-miami","country-united-states","university-university-of-miami-um"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/houseofstudent.com\/juice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9133","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/houseofstudent.com\/juice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/houseofstudent.com\/juice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/houseofstudent.com\/juice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/houseofstudent.com\/juice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9133"}],"version-history":[{"count":37,"href":"https:\/\/houseofstudent.com\/juice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9133\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10970,"href":"https:\/\/houseofstudent.com\/juice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9133\/revisions\/10970"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/houseofstudent.com\/juice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10976"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/houseofstudent.com\/juice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9133"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/houseofstudent.com\/juice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9133"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/houseofstudent.com\/juice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9133"},{"taxonomy":"city","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/houseofstudent.com\/juice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/city?post=9133"},{"taxonomy":"country","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/houseofstudent.com\/juice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/country?post=9133"},{"taxonomy":"university","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/houseofstudent.com\/juice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/university?post=9133"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}