Must have Applications

In the modern era, the use of technology is the center of many daily activities. On the
other side, education is deeply influenced by technology. The use of smartphones made
studying for many students so much easy and convenient. Smartphones are incorporated with
different applications that are very useful in many ways. But what are these applications? And
how can a student use them to perform well in school? Here is the list of the applications that a
student must have to have a good study habit and to achieve great grades in every subject.

The first application a student must have is the Writer, Presentation and Spreadsheets
or WPS Office, previously known as Kingsoft Office. It is an application suited for iOS and
Android. It is a free Office Suite application with lots of features. It enables the students to do
word processing, to make spreadsheets, to read pdf files and etc. It is very efficient and
convenient for students as editing and formatting of their document files is just one click away
from their smartphones.

Another important application in students' phones are dictionaries. Students often

encounter many unfamiliar words especially when they are writing essays and any other written
texts that is why it is essential for a student to have a dictionary as dictionaries are useful
learning resource. And when it comes to electronic dictionaries, Merriam-Webster Dictionary is
one of the most downloaded dictionary applications. It is unique, regularly updated, easy to use
and more importantly, it is free. Merriam-Webster Dictionary is not only a just a dictionary, it also
offers a thesaurus that is helpful for finding synonyms and antonyms of words. What’s promising
is that Merriam-Webster also offers games and quizzes that are fun and very helpful in
broadening someone's vocabulary.

Next is Photomath. Mathematics is one of the hardest subjects that most students find
very difficult and having a graphing calculator in their phones is a necessity. With
Photomath,graphing and solving different mathematical expressions made easy. Photomath is a
free smartphone application that can read and solve mathematical expressions by using camera
in real time. By just pointing the camera to the problem, Photomath shows the answer. In
contrast, others think that Photomath encourages students to cheat but in fact, it is very
beneficial to students who find Mathematics hard. It can be used as a checking device for
mathematical problems because it shows the step-by-step process how each problems are
solved.

Following to the list is Quizlet. Studying for an exam can be very difficult and reading
your notes over and over may not work on you so well. Through Quizlet, studying and reviewing
for an exam will be easier. Quizlet is a free mobile application that uses flashcards and different
game modes which makes reviewing fun. In Quizlet, one can make their own reviewer.
Moreover, you can also sync your social media account to Quizlet so that you can share your
reviewer to your friends.

Next to the list is Evernote. Evernote is an application which can serve as your note
taker, pocket notebook, to-do list, etc. With Evernote, you can create a notebook for a particular
subject, then you can fill that with notes. Furthermore, you can share your notes to your friends.
It can also keep track of how you spend your time. Evernote can be used to track your
productivity by stopping and making a note every 15 to 30 minutes.

Next is SHAREit. SHAREit is a file sharing app that lets you and your friends share
contents. Sharing a video, music, application, and even document file can be done quickly with
the advanced "hotspot direct connection" technology that allows contents with several GBs to
be transferred within minutes.

Next is Myscript Calculator. Myscript Calculator is an application that solves

mathematical equations using the handwriting of the user. It is very simple that you just have to
write the mathematical problem on your screen then let the app to do the computation and
present the results in real time. Myscript Calculator is better than traditional calculator because
writing equations on this app is easier. Furthermore, it helps you to easily learn and remember
formulas. What's more is that MyScript Calculator supports gestures that allows the user to
perform different tasks with lesser effort. One of the gestures that this app offers is the scratch-
out gesture that erases all the expression and number you wrote with just one scratch on your
screen. In all, when it comes to digital calculator, Myscript Calculator number one on the list.

Following to the list is the SimpleMind. Organization of ideas and thoughts is essential
especially if you are having an examination. With SimpleMind, creating graphic organizers and
mind mapping made easy. You can create and place topics anywhere you want with the free
layout feature of SimpleMind. Moreover, it has great interface which makes creating graphic
orgnizers easier. Ultimately, SimpleMind is free.

Management of personal allowance should be monitored. With Moneywise, keeping track

of your daily expenses is just one-click away from your smartphones. You can create budgets
and monitor the flow of your allowance. Additionally, it also displays the overview of your
expenses through graphs and charts. You can even export your financial history and data and
put it into excel spreadsheets. Aftermost, if you have trouble of overspending you weekly
allowance or if you just want to know where your many goes, Moneywise is the best budget-
tracking app for you.

As a student, you often ask yourself questions like, "Do I have a class today?" "When is
that project due?" "When is my research defense?" Worry no more! With My Study Life you'll
never have to ask questions again as it will answer all these questions for you. To put it simply,
My Study Life enables you to organize your classes, assignments, and exams with ease. What's
promising is that the application works even without Wi-Fi and it is free.

Next is Exam Countdown Lite. Similar to My Study Life, this application is best to keep
track of your hectic exam schedules. For instance, if you want to know when is your Calculus
exam, just open this app and you'll know how many remaining weeks, days and even minutes
before your exam. You can also customize the icons and colors in each subject making it easy
to keep track of your exams.
 Moving on to the list is the Google App. Google app is a browser that can be used as a
search engine. It is free and easy to use. By just typing what you want to know, google will
present answers from different sources which enables the user to verify and test the validity of
each information. Google keeps you updated to trends. Basically, you can use google to search
for places, news, images, videos, etc. With google, information is within your reach.

Last but not the least is Messenger. Messenger is a free messaging app used to send
photos, videos, audio recordings and document files. Communication is important in a group
work however distance makes communication very difficult. But with the use of Messenger,
distance won't matter anymore. You can talk to your group mates about your group works
anytime, anywhere. You can also use the live video calling feature of Messenger for better
communication experience. Messenger connects the people from great distances and makes
communication more convenient.

Collectively, these mobile applications are very helpful not only for students but also for
other people like teachers. These apps are the best to support students to achieve their aim of
having good grades. Ultimately, these apps act as students' armors and weapons that can be
used to beat every challenge they face in school.