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Study Apps

Explore study apps we review across note-taking, memorization, focus, tutoring and planning workflows.

20 apps reviewedUpdated August 2026Related guide available

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Quizlet

Quizlet Inc.

Rating: 4.6
Downloads: 10M+
Price: Freemium
Main Use: Flashcards

Flashcards, practice tests and study modes for memorizing class material and vocabulary.

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Anki

AnkiDroid Open Source Team

Rating: 4.8
Downloads: 10M+
Price: Free / Paid by platform
Main Use: Spaced repetition

Spaced repetition flashcards for learners who want control over decks and review schedules.

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Notion

Notion Labs, Inc.

Rating: 4.7
Downloads: 10M+
Price: Freemium
Main Use: Study workspace

A flexible workspace for notes, databases, reading lists, coursework and personal planning.

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Forest

Seekrtech

Rating: 4.7
Downloads: 10M+
Price: Freemium
Main Use: Focus timer

A focus timer that helps students stay away from distractions during study sessions.

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Google Keep

Google LLC

Rating: 4.1
Downloads: 1B+
Price: Free
Main Use: Quick notes

Quick notes, checklists and reminders for lightweight school and personal organization.

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RemNote

Rating: 4.3
Downloads: 100K+
Price: Freemium
Main Use: Notes and flashcards

Connected notes and flashcards for students building long-term knowledge systems.

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Knowt

Knowt Inc.

Rating: 4.6
Downloads: 1M+
Price: Freemium
Main Use: Test preparation

Study notes, flashcards and practice questions for class review and test preparation.

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StudySmarter

Rating: 4.4
Downloads: 10M+
Price: Freemium
Main Use: Study planning

Study planning, notes and flashcards for organizing coursework and exam preparation.

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Goodnotes

Rating: 4.3
Downloads: 1M+
Price: Freemium
Main Use: Digital notebooks

Digital notebooks and annotation tools for handwritten class notes and PDFs.

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Evernote

Evernote Corporation

Rating: 4.4
Downloads: 100M+
Price: Freemium
Main Use: Research notes

A note-taking workspace for capturing research, class notes, web clips and documents.

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Microsoft OneNote

Microsoft Corporation

Rating: 4.6
Downloads: 500M+
Price: Free
Main Use: Class notebooks

Notebook sections, ink notes and synced class organization across Microsoft devices.

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Todoist

Doist Inc.

Rating: 4.5
Downloads: 10M+
Price: Freemium
Main Use: Assignment planning

Task lists and scheduling for students managing assignments, habits and deadlines.

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Focus To-Do

Pomodoro Timer & To Do List

Rating: 4.6
Downloads: 10M+
Price: Freemium
Main Use: Pomodoro planning

Pomodoro timers and task lists for structured focus blocks and daily study planning.

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Photomath

Google LLC

Rating: 4.5
Downloads: 100M+
Price: Freemium
Main Use: Math support

Math problem scanning with explanations for students checking homework and concepts.

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Brainly

Rating: 4.3
Downloads: 100M+
Price: Freemium
Main Use: Homework help

Homework help and question-answer support for students working through class problems.

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Socratic

Google LLC

Rating: 4.5
Downloads: 10M+
Price: Free
Main Use: Concept support

Homework concept support using camera input and guided explanations across school subjects.

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Wolfram Alpha

Wolfram Group LLC

Rating: 4.6
Downloads: 1M+
Price: Paid
Main Use: Computational answers

Computational answers and step-by-step support for math, science and technical questions.

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Cram

StudyMode

Rating: 4.4
Downloads: 1M+
Price: Freemium
Main Use: Memorization

Flashcards and memorization tools for students reviewing facts, terms and definitions.

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MyStudyLife

MyStudyLife Ltd.

Rating: 4.3
Downloads: 1M+
Price: Free
Main Use: Student planner

A student planner for timetables, assignments, exams and class reminders.

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SimpleMind

ModelMaker Tools

Rating: 4.6
Downloads: 10M+
Price: Freemium
Main Use: Mind mapping

Mind mapping for organizing notes, brainstorming ideas and reviewing course topics.

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