Few would argue that the Apple iPhone has revolutionized the personal assistant technology first popularized by Palm Pilot. Its portability and convenience allow users from all walks of life to better organize and keep track of their increasingly hectic lives. Students especially need to prioritize and streamline their lives as much as possible to ensure they meet deadlines, keep within a budget, and never miss a class or organization meeting. With these applications, they can comfortably maintain a sense of order and control as well as reducing stress and anxiety over due dates, bank accounts, and other everyday concerns.
- To Do’s : This free application operates as a simple digital version of the traditional pen-and-paper to do list, with the ability to prioritize items using a color-coded system.
- MobileMe iDisk : iDisk users can use this free tool to access their files remotely as well as send them to other MobileMe-enabled phones.
- Evernote : An excellent way of storing and mapping quick ideas, notes, photos, and recordings, Evernote allows users to never forget important information and flashes of inspiration.
- Documents 2 FREE : This mobile office suite can create spreadsheets, photos, and sounds as well as read a very wide variety of documents utilized by schools and businesses.
- Excuse Generator : Both lighthearted and useful in certain situations, the Excuse Generator offers silly, occasionally serious motivations behind a memory slip.
- Whiteboard Lite: Collaborative Drawing : iPhone and iPod Touch users can utilize this collaborative drawing tool as a way of quickly taking notes on information as it unfolds.
- App Miner : An extremely meta tool, the App Miner streamlines iPhones cluttered with applications…usually related to organization.
- Touch Calc : Touch Calc offers three different modes for its handy calculator function – scientific, bit/integer, and statistics.
- Pocket Informant Lite : Calendar and agenda applications are essential for every stressing student, and this one offers everything anyone needs to plan their lives around classes, deadlines, and other events.
- FileAid : This application downloads files from a desktop or laptop onto an iPhone for quick and handy reference or transfer.
- Aji Reader PDF : Aside from operating as a full PDF reader, Aji Reader also contains a built-in web browser to download useful files without having to wait to get home.
- Download Manager Lite : With the built-in web browser, users can download and share a wide variety of files from the internet.
- reQall Memory and Remembering Aid : Using the voice-capture function, spoken instructions get converted into a text to-do list.
- Write Pad : This handwriting recognition tool allows users to make quick notes using only their finger – bypassing the use of the iPhone’s keyboard altogether.
- Instapaper Free : Instapaper offers the simple, valuable ability to save webpages for future offline access, eliminating the need to remember URLs and pathways to a specific site.
- Lock Box : Convenient and safe, Lock Box is intended to store sensitive, confidential information such as credit card and social security numbers for quick and painless recall.
- Files Lite : Another free application that allows users to transfer files back and forth between their desktop or laptop and the iPhone.
- mySticky : While the free, light version is not currently available in the United States, the 99¢ application operates as a virtual bulletin board for sticky notes.
- Lists Free : Lists of all sorts – from shopping to meetings - can be stored and organized with this simple, easy application.
- Read It Later Free :Read It Later allows users to download as well as share webpages for offline perusal.
- Free Image Search :This lightning-quick application connects straight to Google Image Search for convenient access to picture files.
- EasyWriter : Rendering the iPhone’s keyboard in landscape mode, EasyWriter also saves writing when a call, text message, or e-mail passes through.
- i-Clickr PowerPoint Remote : For students utilizing PowerPoint, this application serves as a guide to click through presentations as well as take notes on different slides.
- Organizer Lite : Another digital method of keeping track of meetings, homework, and other time-sensitive information, Organizer Lite allows users to schedule up to three pieces of data per day.
- iProcrastinate Mobile : This quick, painless, and simple application allows users to organize their tasks into different groups – ideal for students needing to keep track of homework in several classes.
- iOrganiZ Me : A task manager comprised of several customizable features that help keep users focused and aware of everything they need to remember.
- SugarSync : Regardless of whether or not a home desktop or laptop is a PC or Mac, SugarSync can conveniently access files remotely for use on an iPhone.
- YouMail : YouMail organizes, plays, and reads corresponding accounts without needing a desktop or laptop.
- SmartTime Lite : With three different modes, SmartTime offers everything necessary for a useful, simple organizer application.
- iMLite Viewer : Outlook users can connect directly to their exchange servers to download notes and tasks directly into an iPhone.
- Touch Goal Lite : For those wanting to graph everything from exercise to glasses of water and everything else, this amazing tool tracks habits to help reach certain goals and milestones.
- iExplorer Lite : This versatile application manages files, zips and unzips, syncs, and shares video, audio, picture, and rich text extensions.
- Action Lists Lite :Action Lists Lite acts as a digital to-do list, even offering a function to break projects into smaller pieces.
- Simplist Free : Another list tool, this one boasts a simple, streamlined interface for organizing tasks under different headings.
- Taskmaster : Taskmaster’s to-do list feature organizes events by color, date, name, and priority, allowing users to look at their schedule from multiple perspectives.
- Noted : With only the stroke of a finger, Noted takes down quick observations based on its ability to read handwriting. Notes are then stored as picture files for later recall.
- Absalt EasyWakeup AE : Using the iPhone’s built-in motion sensor, this interesting application records daily morning activity and optimizes alarm clocks built around biorhythms.
- WifiTrak : Quick and straightforward, WiFiTrak scans and categorizes all wireless hotspots in a set radius based on their strength and availability.
- PDF Reader : This application allows for the downloading, reading, and organizing of PDF files.
- Awesome Note : Awesome Note hybridizes to-do list and organizer applications into one easy, efficient package.
- Documents to Go : One of the most popular office suites, Documents to Go reads and edits Word and Excel documents while also viewing PowerPoint, Acrobat, iWork, image, and HTML files as well.
- Print n Share : The main draw of this popular application is its ability to print an extensive array of files using a wireless connection.
- iTranslate Plus : iTranslate Plus offers translations of words and sentences in 43 languages and even features the ability to create lists of the most useful phrases and read e-mails.
- CalenGoo : This application synchs with Google Calendar for a quick review of upcoming engagements, and any changes made on the iPhone while offline automatically uploads once an internet connection establishes itself.
- Bento: An excellent tool for event planning especially, Bento offers pre-designed templates to help track finances, events, deadlines, and habits.
- GPush : Gmail users delight in how GPush delivers updates and new message notifications right to the iPhone without having to find a desktop or laptop to search for important e-mails.
- Air Sharing : Another application dedicated to storing and reading documents of all different file types.
- Jot Not Scanner for Receipts, Whiteboards, Business Cards and Documents : This intuitive, highly useful tool scans receipts and other physical documents, converting them to a number of different formats for editing and even note-taking.
- iThoughts : Take notes and create maps, charts, diagrams, and grafts of the different interconnected ideas as a means of piecing together related information.
- Put Things Off : Put Things Off operates as a to-do program unique in the fact that it grants users the option to slack off a little bit regarding tasks of low priority.
- Spell Check Email – Touch Type : This time-saving application spell-checks e-mails before sending; it also incorporates support for foreign character sets and Twitter.
- Mindjet : Another excellent mind-mapping tool for users interested in interconnecting their notes in a more visual manner, Mindjet even hosts a sharing feature for users needing to exchange notes.
- The Habit Factor : The Habit Factor traces every aspect of a user’s life, allowing them to track their actions to look for patterns as well as setting long-term goals.
- Smart Time Ultimate Organizer : One of the most intelligent time management applications available, Smart Time Ultimate Organizer looks at the calendar and priorities list and automatically suggests optimum time to complete certain smaller tasks.
- Daily Tracker: Track, Log and Organize : Daily Tracker stands as one of the most comprehensive organizational applications available. It offers to-do lists, habit trackers, logs, itemizations, and numerous other perks to help the harried prioritize their precious time.
- FC Tasks by Franklin Covey : Self-help guru Franklin Covey jumps into the iPhone craze with this personable, professional to-do tool.
- Downloader : Another convenient time-saving device, Downloader queues files for download between a laptop or desktop and an iPhone.
- Dream Planner : Dream Planner operates as an inventory of life goals and elements, assisting users in their pursuit of a happier existence.
- Print : This application is as simple and straightforward as the name implies – print labels and other documents via an iPhone or iPhone Touch either directly or remotely to a home or office printer.
- File Sharing : With the ability to view the most common file types, File Sharing acts as a portable drive with the ability to upload, download, and documents as if a portable USB device.
- Headspace : This mind-mapping application renders notes and chains of thought in cinematic 3-D graphics for import and export.
- Scheduler : For students working with spouses, partners, family members, or business associates, Scheduler looks at the schedules of multiple for up to two years in advance as a means of better coordinating plans.
- Brain Organizer : Brain Organizer is an interesting twist on the mind-mapping application; it has the option to divide tasks based on right or left brained activity in addition to the standard features.
- ezShare : Remotely access desktop and laptop files with this straightforward, easy-to-use application
- NoteMaster : NoteMaster syncs with Google Docs to create formatted notes that also incorporate image. files.
- Encamp – Basecamp on iPhone : View files, create time logs, plan projects, send messages, keep an address book and much more with the extremely valuable Encamp.
- Flash Drive : Flash Drive stores as well as reads the most common document types, also allowing for e-mail storage with an included mailbox.
- ABContacts :Easy as 1-2-3, ABContacts organizes and manages contacts, featuring an innovative grouping system based on various factors.
- iDownload + File Zapper : By utilizing nearby wifi spots, iDownload grants iPhone users the opportunity to download files from the internet and share them with other devices with an enabled browser.
- Easy Attendance Memo : An informal but practical application, the Easy Attendance Memo organizes events, helping users track time spent at listed events and even featuring a GPS tracker to locate where they need to go.
- FastWriting : FastWriting users can create unlimited personalized shortcuts when entering text as a valued time-saving mechanism.
- iHardDisk : iHardDisk is a simple application that informs users of available hard drive space as well as allowing an iPhone to operate as a backup for a laptop or desktop.
- iAchieve : This fun and functional application creates charts and calendars for users to track and note their daily activities.
- MiDisk : With a built-in documents viewer and wifi capabilities, MiDisk can hold 2 GB of data and acts as a surrogate flash drive for those needing a way to better shuttle files from one home to another.
- My Logger : My Logger provides a fast, undemanding method of creating tracking logs, allowing them to be organized in a multitude of ways.
- Page Monitor : Users keep track of websites they frequent, and Page Monitor saves them time by alerting them as to when the pages have been updated.
- Professional Woman: Writing Assistant : Writers seeking inspiration can find prompts and advice on how to jump-start their projects with over 300 philosophical questions spanning 12 categories, and billions of different combinations for characters, setting, plot, and other literary devices.
- Office Shortcuts for Microsoft Office for Mac : The shortcuts for every program in the Microsoft Office Suite for 2008 are listed for both Mac and PC users with this highly helpful resource.
- Toggl Timer : Students and professionals needing a way to keep track of time spent on projects would do well to check Toggl. There is also a billing function for those charging for services by the hour.
- ActivePrint Traveler : Photos and other documents can be printed from an iPhone with ActivePrint Traveler, however the application requires an internet connection to function.
- Fast Sender : With pre-written text and SMS messages, users can send quick communications to family, friends, and business associates in as little as two clicks.
- Idea Organizer : Idea Organizer offers users the ability to record notes and ideas using pictures, text, voice, or some combination thereof.
- ShoveBox Mobile : Everyone has moments where a small bit of information may come in handy but lacks immediate purpose, and ShoveBox operates as a well-organized depository for them.
- Silent Presentation Timer : Utilizing the iPhone’s built-in vibrator function, Silent Presentation Timer tracks time increments as well as time remaining without a shrill alarm. This application is particularly useful for those wanting to pace themselves during presentations, but need a discreet reminder to stay on track.
- The Thumb : A well-respected application, The Thumb trains users in how to speed up their typing skills on an iPhone or iPhone Touch to maximize efficiency.
- reMail 2 : reMail 2 condenses multiple e-mail addresses into one tiny application, though the process requires overnight processes to fully download everything.
- iPro Recorder : This stellar application turns the iPhone or iPhone Touch into a clear audio recorder – perfect for lectures, meetings, briefings, and simple daily notes.
- WiFi HD : WiFi HD runs with any available wifi connection, rendering an iPhone a portable wireless hard drive for backup storage of important documents.
- Remote Desktop Lite : For Windows users, this application allows for remote access to a desktop, with the screen appearing in a reduced mode.
- iHomework :Created especially for students, iHomework keeps track of daily assignments, tests, and quizzes so nothing integral to grades goes overlooked.
- iTranslate Ultimate Lite : Students, travelers, and professionals alike may benefit from this translation tool, which also provides audio pronunciation guides and text-to-speech capabilities.
- Blackboard Learn : Many courses, online or otherwise, involve access to Blackboard as part of the required coursework. This application allows students to log into it from any wireless hotspot.
- FlashCards : Design multimedia flash cards with pictures, audio, and text for an indispensable study guide that doesn’t require messy and easily misplaced index cards.
- Scientific Calculator : A full scientific calculator for only 99¢, this application offers a far more economical method of solving advanced mathematical and scientific equations.
- iFlipr Flashcards : Another flash card application with multimedia capabilities, this one sets itself apart by allowing users to share their educational creations with a community.
- Flashcard Ex/Mental Case Study Flashcards : Two applications in one, Flashcard Ex/Mental Case Study allows for the creation of flash card sets in addition to the ability to download those designed by other users.
- Homework : Keep track of due dates, quizzes, tests, and assignments with this straightforward application, which also comes preprogrammed with some of the most common types of homework.
- My Schedule : The Class Schedules feature of this application is of particular interest to students, but it allows for other regular timetables to be kept as well.
- Google Mobile App : Linking to all of Google’s other functions and applications, the Moble App offers a search engine complete with history, a voice inquiry feature, suggestions, and an automatic My Location feature.
- Dictionary.com : Dictionary.com brings its services – including a thesaurus – to the iPhone without need for an internet connection.
- Mint.com Personal Finance : A comprehensive tool for managing every aspect of one’s fiscal standings, Mint delivers updates on expenditures, holdings, and assets as well as helping users create a budget that keeps within their means.
Regardless of what features they offer, each of these applications provides students with a way of better prioritizing, organizing, and rendering their lives as free from stress and anxiety as possible so that they may free up their energies for more productive pursuits.





