This app allows the user to set multiple timers that can keep repeating until the user stops the timer. For example, the user can have a timer set for 30 minutes of studying and then a timer for a 10 minute break. The app has the option to change the brightness and has clear instructions on how to manipulate its features.
Details on 30/30Adobe Acrobat Reader
iOS, Organization/ProductivityThis app is a PDF reader. It allows you to open PDFs from email, the Internet, and PDFs in other apps. In addition, the app allows you to save bookmarks in your PDFs so you can go back to a specific page easily. Adobe reader also lets the user add notes or freehand drawings to the PDF document, fill out forms by typing in text fields, and selecting buttons and checkboxes. The app also allows the user to save changes and email the PDF.
Details on Adobe Acrobat ReaderAdvanced English Dictionary and Thesaurus with Audio
iOS, Dictionary/ReferenceThis app is a basic dictionary that gives the definition of words, a sentence using the word, and hypernyms. The user either needs to type in the word or find it by scrolling down a list. The dictionary has an option to bookmark certain words and zoom into the word and sentence being displayed.
Details on Advanced English Dictionary and Thesaurus with AudioAlarmed ~ Reminders + Timers
iOS, Organization/ProductivityThis app allows the user to set reminders, timers, and wake up alarms. The user can modify the preferences for the reminders (sound of alarm, snooze, repeats, the name of the reminder, the text that shows when the reminder goes off, etc). The timer can also be modified to fit the user’s preference; the hours, minutes, and seconds can be selected separately or presets of time can be chosen (5 mins, 15 mins, 30 mins). The wake up alarms can be customized to repeat only on specific days, all weekdays, or weekends. The app can also be used as a large clock.
Details on Alarmed ~ Reminders + TimersAmerican Wordspeller
iOS, WritingThis app is a phonetic dictionary. You spell the first 3 to 4 letters of how a word sounds (not the actual correct spelling) and the app finds the word and shows the phonetic and proper spelling of the word.
Details on American WordspellerAny.do – To-do List & Task Manager
iOS, Organization/ProductivityThis app allows users to create a list of reminders. The user dictates the reminder and the app puts the dictation into written text. The user can then edit the text to fit their preferences. Reminders can be set for the current day, the following day, this week, and later. The user can choose to create alarms to go with these reminders. The reminders can also be categorized in folders. The app comes with personal and work folders but the user can create more folders (as many as they like). The app also connects with Facebook.
Details on Any.do – To-do List & Task ManagerAudio Class Notes Free – Record and Tag Class Lectures
iOS, Organization/ProductivityAudio Class Notes allows users to record lectures and organize the recordings into folders (e.g. biology lectures). Users can go back and listen to their recordings, write descriptions and add titles to their recordings. The recordings can be uploaded to Dropbox.
Details on Audio Class Notes Free – Record and Tag Class LecturesAudio Memos Free – The Voice Recorder
iOS, DictationAudio Memos Free allows users to record audio and save the recordings to their device. Users can also name each audio file, amplify the sound, and put a password on the file.
Details on Audio Memos Free – The Voice RecorderAudiobooks
iOS, OtherAudiobooks contains a large library of audio books. The audio books were recorded by people and are not computerized voices. This app has many free audiobooks available. In addition, it has many audiobooks available for a low price (starting at $0.99) or package deals ($7.99 for 230 books). The app needs to be connected to the Internet to load an audiobook or search for new books.
Details on AudiobooksAudiobooks from Audible
iOS, OtherAudible is an audiobook application that allows the user to download and listen to audiobooks. It has many features such as bookmarking and sleep mode. Downloaded books are saved to the user’s account, so they can be accessed from the user’s Mac or PC. The audiobooks are not free and range in price.
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