The following free or low-cost assistive technology software programs are available for anyone to use. The following programs, software, websites, and apps focus on different study skills and aids.
Free Applications
Chegg Prep
Features:
- Searchable study topics and flashcards
- Over 500+ million flashcards available
- Customizable study material to test your knowledge
- More Information: Chegg Prep Website
Cost: Free
Compatibility: iOS and Android
Evernote Skitch
Features:
- Using annotation and markup tools, make your point more easily with shapes, arrows and quick sketches
- Use on your desktop, tablet or phone
- Share your ideas and get your point across more clearly with ability to annotate
- Use annotation tools to collaborate and better study course materials
- More Information: https://evernote.com/skitch/
Cost: Free
Compatibility: Windows; Mac; iOS: iPad, iPhone, iPod touch; Android
Exam Countdown
Features:
- An app that helps track exam and quiz dates
- Enable notifications to get reminders for upcoming exams
- Many icons and colors to choose from when creating a countdown
- More Information: Exam Countdown Website
Cost: Free
Compatibility: iOS; Android
iStudiez Pro
Features:
- Stay organized and on top of all your school work and your schedule with this app
- Using the built-in planner with alerts and reminders, track tasks, homework, deadlines, meetings, and your grades
- Sync on all your devices so you’re never without this tool
- More Information: iStudiez Pro Website
Cost: Free with in-app purchases
Compatibility: Windows; Mac; iOS; Android
myHomework
Features:
- Virtual Planner to track your homework, tests, projects, and lessons
- Set and receive reminders when assignments are due or tests are coming up
- Set up your class schedule within the app
- Synch your information with any of the available devices
- Integrates and works with Teachers.io
- More Information: myHomework Website
Cost: Free and $4.99/year for Premium
Compatibility: Windows; Mac; Chrome Extension; iOS: iPad, iPhone; Android; Kindle
MyStudyLife
Features:
- Create an account to keep track of your school work, assignments, course, schedule and exams
- Use the dashboard to schedule all your school related work
- Cross platform allows for access to your organizer wherever, whenever
- Set reminders to help ensure all your work is done on time
- More Information: MyStudyLife Website
Cost: Free
Compatibility: iOS; Android
Snap & Read
Features:
- Create outlines by capturing material that you read online in one space to assist with studying
- Includes features such as: text to speech, PDF support, translator, and word simplification
- More Information: Snap & Read Website
Cost: Free for trial; $3.99/month
Compatibility: Chrome Extension; Edge Extension; iOS
Socratic by Google
Features:
- Google’s AI learning tool for a variety of subjects
- Get help with online resources, instructions, and study guides
- Created for high school and post-secondary
- More Information: Socratic Website
Cost: Free
Compatibility: Android; iOS
Quizlet
Features:
- Online resource of study tools and game of virtually any educational subject
- 7 modes including traditional flash cards allow students to study in varied ways to help master material
- Generate your own content or use content other users have created
- More Information: https://quizlet.com/
Cost: Free
Compatibility: Online Resource; iOS: iPad, iPhone, iPod touch; Android
Low-Cost Applications
iFlash
Features:
- Virtual flash-card program built specifically for Mac OS X with app for iOS devices
- Record audio, attach images, use categories to create custom cards
- Download decks of cards already created
- Study using your iOS device or print them out for studying on the go
- More Information: https://www.loopware.com/iflash/
Cost: $14.99 for iOS; Touch app – Free
Compatibility: MacOS X; iPad, iPhone, iPod touch
iAnnotate
Features:
- Annotate PDF, Word Doc, PowerPoint, and image files with this app
- Use the typewriter, pen, highlighter, stamp, note, underline, photo, voice and other tools to annotate your document
- Import PDFs or compress and export for secured sharing with others
- More Information: iAnnotate Website
Cost: $9.99
Compatibility: iOS