Mobile Apps

According to recent research the average mobile user has 26 apps installed on their device. With so many to choose from, it’s hard to find the ones that are really useful, whether you want to save your documents on the move, organise your calendar, or get help with referencing. We've put together a list of the top free apps recommended by our learners.

If you haven’t heard of it before, Dropbox is file sharing service. It allows you to store your documents, photos, music, and videos in a cloud storage space so you can access your files from anywhere. It’s very simple to use and the basic version is free. Install the app and you’ll have instant access to your documents.

Dictionaries are useful when we find ourselves stuck on a spelling. Download the Dictonary.com app and you’ll have a comprehensive English dictionary and thesaurus in your pocket. It offers over two million definitions and has a handy pronunciation tool for those extra tricky words (just click on the speaker icon to hear the word out loud).

Struggling to get the hang of referencing and citation? Cite This For Me can do the hard work for you. Simply scan the barcode of the book you’re using or enter a web address and the app will return the reference information for you. It’s useful for keeping track of your research sources and you can create lists for each project. Referencing and citation is an important skill when completing qualifications and this app will help you become familiar with the Harvard referencing system.

Evernote is a hugely popular ‘productivity’ app. It will help you organise your notes, to-do lists, appointments, deadlines, and much more, all in one place. Everything you add to your account is automatically synced and all your files are searchable, you can even search for text inside an image. It’s great for taking notes as you can photograph a whiteboard or a page in a book and then pull the text from the image.