10 Best Android apps for students

Google’s operating system named Android is fast becoming popular because it features several apps which are very useful. Android is liked by students as well because it has some apps meant only for students and they can use these apps to score good marks in their exams. Here are ten of the best Android applications that can help students:

Evernote

This free app was last updated on December 15, 2011. The current version 3.4.1 is compatible with Android 1.6 and up. This app is very useful for students because it allows them to sync their notes across the computers and different devices. The students can also create and edit text notes using this app. They can record voice and audio notes and search for text inside images using Evernote. This Android app is available for Mac, Windows, Web, iPhone, BlackBerry, Windows Mobile, Palm WebOS, iPad, etc.

Merriam Webster Dictionary

This free app was last updated on September 23, 2011. The current version 1.1 requires Android 1.6 and up. The size of this app is 19M. This app is very useful for students as it allows them to do away with the need of carrying a bulky dictionary in their bag. Students can use this app to access the Merriam Webster Dictionary on the move. This app features voice input search functionality, allowing the students to search the words quite easily.

WolframAlpha

This app, priced at around $4, was last updated on October 17, 2011. The current version 1.0.4.2636360 requires Android 1.6 and up. The size of this app is 1.8M. This app is perfect for those students who are curious and want to know more about this world. The WolframAlpha is very user friendly and it allows the students to know answers of their queries.

My Student Budget Planner

This free app was last updated on May 19, 2011. The current version 2.0 requires Android 2.0 and up. The size of this app is 1.5M and it is developed by Palgrave. This app allows students to manage their finances and can be downloaded easily.

Grades: Student Organizer

Priced at around $1, this app was last updated on March 17, 2011. The current version 2.6.6 requires Android 1.6 and up. The size of this app is 661k. It helps students to earn good grades by allowing them to track their classes, homework, assignments, and exams. This app is developed by Android Infinity Software. It also tracks the attendance of the user.

Math Formulary

This free app was last updated on December 21, 2011. The current version 2.3 requires Android 1.6 and up. The size of this app is 2.0M. This app contains several mathematical formulas which are very useful for students. It is perfect for those students who want to learn mathematics.

Document Scanner

This app, priced at around $5, was last updated on December 4, 2011. The current version 2.7.1 requires Android 1.5 and up. The size of this app is 2.4M. This app can scan documents and successfully convert them to PDF. It also allows the user to email PDF or upload it to DROPBOX and Google Docs. Students can also create folders using this app.

Grammar Guide

Priced at around $1, this app was last updated on December 7, 2009. The current version 1.0 requires Android 1.1 and up. The size of this app is 129k. This app is a very user friendly reference guide with general rules and can be used by students as a good grammar guide. It covers tough topics including punctuation, misused words, capitalization, misspelled words, etc.

Wikidroid for Wikipedia

This free app was last updated on April 30, 2011. The current version 4.1.1 requires Android 2.1 and up. The size of this app is 372k. Wikidroid allows you to use Wikipedia on your phone. This app features live search suggestions and voice search feature. All Wikipedia languages are supported by this app, which can also copy text from articles.

Adobe Reader

This free app was last updated on December 20, 2011. The current version 10.1.1 requires Android 2.2 and up. The size of this app is 2.8M. The Adobe Reader allows the students to access, view and share PDF documents. The students can use this app to open PDF files from email quickly and can also read sticky notes. This app also allows students to access encrypted PDF files.

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