Useful Apps suggested and justified by students as part of the iPad trial:
Students involved in the iPad Trial are given a small App Store allowance to spend on Apps to aid them in their learning and development.
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Apps marked with an * are those suggested by the DEECD as part of the Victorian Government iPad Trial.
Science
Star Walk - 5 stars astronomy guide *
COST: $5.99
iTUNES: Star Walk is your personal planetarium that can answer all of your curiosities about the sky! For anyone who is interested in stargazing, amateurs or professionals Star Walk makes discovering more than 9,000 stars, planets, constellations and messier objects as beautiful and easy as it has never been before.
STUDENT: "This App has allowed us to learn about the stars and planets from the inside of our classroom in the middle of the day. When using it at night I was amazed with how accurate the images match what we can actually see in the sky. I spent many hours stargazing and have learnt so much more than a textbook could have ever taught me!"
iTUNES: Star Walk is your personal planetarium that can answer all of your curiosities about the sky! For anyone who is interested in stargazing, amateurs or professionals Star Walk makes discovering more than 9,000 stars, planets, constellations and messier objects as beautiful and easy as it has never been before.
STUDENT: "This App has allowed us to learn about the stars and planets from the inside of our classroom in the middle of the day. When using it at night I was amazed with how accurate the images match what we can actually see in the sky. I spent many hours stargazing and have learnt so much more than a textbook could have ever taught me!"
Google Earth*
COST: FREE
iTUNES: Hold the world in the palm of your hand. With Google Earth you can fly to far corners of the planet with just the swipe of a finger. Explore the same global satellite and aerial imagery available in the desktop version of Google Earth, including high-resolution imagery for over half of the world'd population and a third of the world's land masses.
STUDENT: "I have used this App to view the school grounds during our Measurement Project. I have also had fun looking at the streets around the school and my home".
iTUNES: Hold the world in the palm of your hand. With Google Earth you can fly to far corners of the planet with just the swipe of a finger. Explore the same global satellite and aerial imagery available in the desktop version of Google Earth, including high-resolution imagery for over half of the world'd population and a third of the world's land masses.
STUDENT: "I have used this App to view the school grounds during our Measurement Project. I have also had fun looking at the streets around the school and my home".
Pocket Heart
COST: $5.99
ITUNES: Pocket Heart™ is a novel way to visualize how the human heart works, in 3D. Whether you’re a human biology student needing to learn, understand and memorize all of the anatomical features and functions of the heart, or a health care professional looking for a novel way of communicating a diagnosis or procedure to a patient, colleague or trainee, Pocket Heart’s unique 3D interface can facilitate this
ITUNES: Pocket Heart™ is a novel way to visualize how the human heart works, in 3D. Whether you’re a human biology student needing to learn, understand and memorize all of the anatomical features and functions of the heart, or a health care professional looking for a novel way of communicating a diagnosis or procedure to a patient, colleague or trainee, Pocket Heart’s unique 3D interface can facilitate this
210 Human Facts HD
COST: $1.19
ITUNES: 210 Human Body Facts is a collection of interesting facts about the Human Body. Killing time during class. Pull out your iPad and fire up 210 Human Body Facts. This application is a great way to start up conversation. Did you know that by the time you turn 70, your heart will have beat some two-and-a-half billion times? 210 Human Body Facts is great for random facts, curious situations, conversation starters, parties, and settling bets.
ITUNES: 210 Human Body Facts is a collection of interesting facts about the Human Body. Killing time during class. Pull out your iPad and fire up 210 Human Body Facts. This application is a great way to start up conversation. Did you know that by the time you turn 70, your heart will have beat some two-and-a-half billion times? 210 Human Body Facts is great for random facts, curious situations, conversation starters, parties, and settling bets.
101 Science
COST: FREE
ITUNES: In the popular book, 101 Things Everyone Should Know About Science, kids, ages 8-12, are challenged with questions about Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth Science and General Science. Now, you can take all the fun of science from the book anywhere! With this quiz application, you can test your science knowledge on the go!
ITUNES: In the popular book, 101 Things Everyone Should Know About Science, kids, ages 8-12, are challenged with questions about Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth Science and General Science. Now, you can take all the fun of science from the book anywhere! With this quiz application, you can test your science knowledge on the go!
3D Brain
COST: FREE
ITUNES: Use your touch screen to rotate and zoom around 29 interactive structures. Discover how each brain region functions, what happens when it is injured, and how it is involved in mental illness. Each detailed structure comes with information on functions, disorders, brain damage, case studies, and links to modern research
ITUNES: Use your touch screen to rotate and zoom around 29 interactive structures. Discover how each brain region functions, what happens when it is injured, and how it is involved in mental illness. Each detailed structure comes with information on functions, disorders, brain damage, case studies, and links to modern research
Dinosaurs Unleashed Free!
COST: FREE
ITUNES: Dinosaurs! is a fun way to learn about these enigmatic and lovable former inhabitants of Earth! Flash cards present beautiful renditions of what each dinosaur may have looked like, as well as vital statistics and interesting facts. Solidify your newfound dino-knowledge through the accompanying dino-quizzes. No matter your age, Dinosaurs! has something for you. Search through the database of dinosaurs by name or location to find the one you love, or enjoy watching your child flip through the cards and making them roar!
ITUNES: Dinosaurs! is a fun way to learn about these enigmatic and lovable former inhabitants of Earth! Flash cards present beautiful renditions of what each dinosaur may have looked like, as well as vital statistics and interesting facts. Solidify your newfound dino-knowledge through the accompanying dino-quizzes. No matter your age, Dinosaurs! has something for you. Search through the database of dinosaurs by name or location to find the one you love, or enjoy watching your child flip through the cards and making them roar!
HDMagnetism1
COST: $1.19
ITUNES: This GREAT HD Magnestism Encyclopedia shows all about magnets, magnetism, electromagnetism, history and more. In industry magnets and electromagnetism is used for many activities, you can learn all about them here.
ITUNES: This GREAT HD Magnestism Encyclopedia shows all about magnets, magnetism, electromagnetism, history and more. In industry magnets and electromagnetism is used for many activities, you can learn all about them here.
BrainPop*
COST: FREE
ITUNES: Learn something different each day with the free BrainPOP Featured Movie App for the iPad! After watching BrainPOP’s daily animated movie, you can test your new knowledge with an interactive quiz. Topics cover Science, Math, Social Studies, English, Technology, Arts & Music, and Health - everything from Carnivorous Plants to Abraham Lincoln! All movies are captioned, making it easy to read along.
ITUNES: Learn something different each day with the free BrainPOP Featured Movie App for the iPad! After watching BrainPOP’s daily animated movie, you can test your new knowledge with an interactive quiz. Topics cover Science, Math, Social Studies, English, Technology, Arts & Music, and Health - everything from Carnivorous Plants to Abraham Lincoln! All movies are captioned, making it easy to read along.
Nations
COST: FREE
ITUNES: Nations is a simple app to help you learn about the countries of the world. View flags, maps, and capitals for each country. Learn about the country or its capital on Wikipedia. You can view all the countries of the world, or just look at a single continent.
ITUNES: Nations is a simple app to help you learn about the countries of the world. View flags, maps, and capitals for each country. Learn about the country or its capital on Wikipedia. You can view all the countries of the world, or just look at a single continent.
Globe for iPad
COST: FREE
ITUNES: Globe for iPad is a Geography app which shows the countries of the world on a 3D globe - you can manipulate the globe with the normal iPad gestures — drag your finger or use a rotate gesture to rotate the globe; pinch to zoom in and out. Search for a country and the globe will rotate to show that country.
ITUNES: Globe for iPad is a Geography app which shows the countries of the world on a 3D globe - you can manipulate the globe with the normal iPad gestures — drag your finger or use a rotate gesture to rotate the globe; pinch to zoom in and out. Search for a country and the globe will rotate to show that country.
VideoScience
COST: FREE
ITUNES: These videos are 2 to 3 minutes in length and demonstrate the steps of simple science experiments. The experiments are designed to inspire and excite kids of all ages, with very little set-up time and using only low cost materials.
ITUNES: These videos are 2 to 3 minutes in length and demonstrate the steps of simple science experiments. The experiments are designed to inspire and excite kids of all ages, with very little set-up time and using only low cost materials.
Mathematics
Math Ref*
COST: $1.19
ITUNES: Math Ref is a math reference application that includes over 1,400 helpful formulas, figures, tips and examples of the equations and concepts.
ITUNES: Math Ref is a math reference application that includes over 1,400 helpful formulas, figures, tips and examples of the equations and concepts.
Jumbo Calculator*
COST: FREE
ITUNES: Jumbo Calculator is great for anyone wanting the ease of use of a large buttoned calculator.
ITUNES: Jumbo Calculator is great for anyone wanting the ease of use of a large buttoned calculator.
Portable Math
COST: FREE
ITUNES: Oh the pains of math! We’re always told practice is the key to math, but how do we get kids to practice when math equals boring + torture? Additions Subtraction is a fun app that is the perfect equilibrium between fun and practice. It uses simple concepts of addition and subtraction to help kids of all ages gain proficiency in Math. This technique has been used in Japan and Europe to make Math more accessible to students by building a stronger core foundation. The app functions as quiz prep, a question bank, mental math practice all at the reach of your iPad.
ITUNES: Oh the pains of math! We’re always told practice is the key to math, but how do we get kids to practice when math equals boring + torture? Additions Subtraction is a fun app that is the perfect equilibrium between fun and practice. It uses simple concepts of addition and subtraction to help kids of all ages gain proficiency in Math. This technique has been used in Japan and Europe to make Math more accessible to students by building a stronger core foundation. The app functions as quiz prep, a question bank, mental math practice all at the reach of your iPad.
Compass for iPad
COST: FREE
ITUNES: This is a simple basic compass, that does what a compass should do:
- Display heading angle in both landscape or portrait mode
- Display current latitude and longitude
- Support True North (Geographic North) and Magnetic North
ITUNES: This is a simple basic compass, that does what a compass should do:
- Display heading angle in both landscape or portrait mode
- Display current latitude and longitude
- Support True North (Geographic North) and Magnetic North
Mastering Mathematics Grade 7
COST: $2.99
ITUNES: Mastering Mathematics Grade 7 reinforces Mathematics concepts by introducing them to inner, hidden problem solving techniques. The worksheets and examples aim at enhancing the knowledge, putting to test the inherent talent, memory. Learn mathematics like a role to play in every aspect of life.
ITUNES: Mastering Mathematics Grade 7 reinforces Mathematics concepts by introducing them to inner, hidden problem solving techniques. The worksheets and examples aim at enhancing the knowledge, putting to test the inherent talent, memory. Learn mathematics like a role to play in every aspect of life.
MathBoard*
COST: $3.99
ITUNES: MathBoard is appropriate for all ages from kindergarten (with simple addition and subtraction problems) to elementary school where learning multiplication and division can be a challenge. You can control the range of numbers you want to work with, the amount of questions you want to answer and even assign a time limit per quiz. MathBoard will make learning math fun.
ITUNES: MathBoard is appropriate for all ages from kindergarten (with simple addition and subtraction problems) to elementary school where learning multiplication and division can be a challenge. You can control the range of numbers you want to work with, the amount of questions you want to answer and even assign a time limit per quiz. MathBoard will make learning math fun.
Fraction's Kitchen Free
COST: FREE
ITUNES: Join Chef Fraction in his goal to create a five-star restaurant. His journey, however, is blocked by mathematical obstacles and his arch-nemesis, La Cucaracha. Help him create his signature recipes while using his unique kitchen gadgets.
ITUNES: Join Chef Fraction in his goal to create a five-star restaurant. His journey, however, is blocked by mathematical obstacles and his arch-nemesis, La Cucaracha. Help him create his signature recipes while using his unique kitchen gadgets.
Just Fractions
COST: $1.99
ITUNES: Just Fractions! gives you fraction math problems to solve against time! Just Fractions! also shows you how to solve fractions with step by step detailed instructions. Many other features make this an award winning fraction app for students!
ITUNES: Just Fractions! gives you fraction math problems to solve against time! Just Fractions! also shows you how to solve fractions with step by step detailed instructions. Many other features make this an award winning fraction app for students!
SPARKvue
COST: FREE
ITUNES: SPARKvue brings real-time measurement, data visualization, and analysis to science education everywhere. Students can use the new PASPORT AirLink 2 Bluetooth interface to connect to over 70 PASCO sensors, measuring a wide range of phenomena, including pH, temperature, force, carbon dioxide level, and many more. SPARKvue is designed for scientific inquiry in biology, chemistry, earth science, environmental science, physics, and physical science. SPARKvue can also record data from the iPhone or iPod Touch's internal accelerometer, with no additional hardware needed.
ITUNES: SPARKvue brings real-time measurement, data visualization, and analysis to science education everywhere. Students can use the new PASPORT AirLink 2 Bluetooth interface to connect to over 70 PASCO sensors, measuring a wide range of phenomena, including pH, temperature, force, carbon dioxide level, and many more. SPARKvue is designed for scientific inquiry in biology, chemistry, earth science, environmental science, physics, and physical science. SPARKvue can also record data from the iPhone or iPod Touch's internal accelerometer, with no additional hardware needed.
Live Mathletics Challenge
COST: $2.49
ITUNES: Mathletics has brought their world renowned maths game to iTunes! For the first time you can play Live Mathletics from your iPhone or iPod Touch just the same as you do at home or school. Choose from 5 levels of difficulty ranging from simple addition to 10 to a combination of patterns, multiplication, division and subtraction.
ITUNES: Mathletics has brought their world renowned maths game to iTunes! For the first time you can play Live Mathletics from your iPhone or iPod Touch just the same as you do at home or school. Choose from 5 levels of difficulty ranging from simple addition to 10 to a combination of patterns, multiplication, division and subtraction.
Languages
FREE French Audio FlashCards
COST: FREE
ITUNES: Learn over 4400 French words!* -- all with native speaker audio. Includes flashcards and exercises.
ITUNES: Learn over 4400 French words!* -- all with native speaker audio. Includes flashcards and exercises.
French Gender (Free)
COST: FREE
ITUNES: Still confused about French genders? 'French Gender' can add clarity and guidance to your study of the French language. Its more than 1300 nouns are available to you for honing your skills and improving gender memory through quick referencing and practice sessions
ITUNES: Still confused about French genders? 'French Gender' can add clarity and guidance to your study of the French language. Its more than 1300 nouns are available to you for honing your skills and improving gender memory through quick referencing and practice sessions
French Numbers (Free)
COST: FREE
ITUNES: Learn your numbers anywhere you want, with one of several games.
☆ Listen to the spoken number and type in the digit.
☆ Read the number word, and type in the digit.
☆ Have the app speak whatever number you want.
☆ Keep track of your score; play with your friends to see who can get the highest number of correct answers in a row.
☆ Covers the numbers from 0 to 1,000,000 (yes, one million) but you can set whatever range you want to practice.
☆ Guided mode, where the app is your teacher, carefully choosing the numbers when you're ready for them.
☆ For more advanced students, go totally random.
ITUNES: Learn your numbers anywhere you want, with one of several games.
☆ Listen to the spoken number and type in the digit.
☆ Read the number word, and type in the digit.
☆ Have the app speak whatever number you want.
☆ Keep track of your score; play with your friends to see who can get the highest number of correct answers in a row.
☆ Covers the numbers from 0 to 1,000,000 (yes, one million) but you can set whatever range you want to practice.
☆ Guided mode, where the app is your teacher, carefully choosing the numbers when you're ready for them.
☆ For more advanced students, go totally random.
French Verbs Free
COST: FREE
ITUNES: More than 2100 verbs and their conjugation in the palm of your hand ! 16 tenses for each verb.
Infinitive are translated in English or Italian (depending on device settings).
Sort verbs alphabetically in French or English
Browse verbs alphabetically using the index.
Search verbs in the database, including in the conjugation.
Add verbs in the favorites for easy retrieval.
ITUNES: More than 2100 verbs and their conjugation in the palm of your hand ! 16 tenses for each verb.
Infinitive are translated in English or Italian (depending on device settings).
Sort verbs alphabetically in French or English
Browse verbs alphabetically using the index.
Search verbs in the database, including in the conjugation.
Add verbs in the favorites for easy retrieval.
FREE Chinese Audio FlashCards
COST: FREE
ITUINES: Chinese Audio FlashCards is a foreign language vocabulary learning tool. The Chinese version includes around 3000 words and phrases each with a native speaker audio recording.
ITUINES: Chinese Audio FlashCards is a foreign language vocabulary learning tool. The Chinese version includes around 3000 words and phrases each with a native speaker audio recording.
FREE German Audio FlashCards
COST: FREE
ITIUNES: German Audio FlashCards is a foreign language vocabulary learning tool by Declan Software. The German version includes around 2400 words and phrases each with a native speaker audio recording.
ITIUNES: German Audio FlashCards is a foreign language vocabulary learning tool by Declan Software. The German version includes around 2400 words and phrases each with a native speaker audio recording.
FREE Indonesian Audio FlashCards
COST: FREE
ITUNES: Bahasa Indonesian Audio FlashCards is a foreign language vocabulary learning tool. The German version includes around 2500 words and phrases each with a native speaker audio recording.
ITUNES: Bahasa Indonesian Audio FlashCards is a foreign language vocabulary learning tool. The German version includes around 2500 words and phrases each with a native speaker audio recording.
FREE Translator
COST: FREE
ITUNES: This application provides an interface to the free Google Translate API for many languages including Chinese, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Spanish and Vietnamese.
ITUNES: This application provides an interface to the free Google Translate API for many languages including Chinese, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Spanish and Vietnamese.
English
Associate This
COST: FREE
ITUNES: Associate This is a word association game, where the goal of the game is to guess which words, or phrases, are associated to the other words in the game. Every word is associated to at least two other words, and the associations are meant to be things that you come to think of upon hearing the word.
ITUNES: Associate This is a word association game, where the goal of the game is to guess which words, or phrases, are associated to the other words in the game. Every word is associated to at least two other words, and the associations are meant to be things that you come to think of upon hearing the word.
Studies of Society and Environment (SOSE)
History: Maps of the World
COST: FREE
ITUNES: "History:Maps of World" is a fun and educational collection of high-resolution historical maps.
ITUNES: "History:Maps of World" is a fun and educational collection of high-resolution historical maps.
Other
Musicnotes Sheet Music Viewer for iPad
COST: FREE
ITUNES: Access your Musicnotes.com sheet music library on your iPad instead! Just download this free app, link it to your existing Musicnotes.com account and we'll instantly import all of your iPad compatible sheet music files so you can display them on your iPad.
ITUNES: Access your Musicnotes.com sheet music library on your iPad instead! Just download this free app, link it to your existing Musicnotes.com account and we'll instantly import all of your iPad compatible sheet music files so you can display them on your iPad.
Touch Piano
COST: FREE
ITUNES: Touch Piano is a fun musical instrument that you can take with you anywhere! Download on multiple devices and create a Touch Piano band! With Touch Piano you can play individual notes or chords. Join with a group of friends to create the ultimate Piano group
ITUNES: Touch Piano is a fun musical instrument that you can take with you anywhere! Download on multiple devices and create a Touch Piano band! With Touch Piano you can play individual notes or chords. Join with a group of friends to create the ultimate Piano group
Magic Piano
COST: $0.99
ITUNES: Experience the world’s most popular piano for iPad with the #1 music app in 80 countries. Play timeless pieces on spiral, circular or regular keyboards, or follow beams of light – mastery requires only imagination.
ITUNES: Experience the world’s most popular piano for iPad with the #1 music app in 80 countries. Play timeless pieces on spiral, circular or regular keyboards, or follow beams of light – mastery requires only imagination.
Bible Reference
COST: FREE
ITUNES: Now you can have the Bible in the palm of your hand, featuring 41 translations and 22 languages. You can search for your favourite verse or bookmark a psalm. Best of all your Bible can be taken with you anywhere!
ITUNES: Now you can have the Bible in the palm of your hand, featuring 41 translations and 22 languages. You can search for your favourite verse or bookmark a psalm. Best of all your Bible can be taken with you anywhere!
The Guardian Eyewitness*
COST: FREE
ITUNES: The Guardian Eyewitness app for iPad showcases the world’s most distinctive and provocative photographs, providing a daily, visual reflection of global events.
Developed by the most popular digital newspaper in the UK, the app provides free access to our award-winning Eyewitness photography series, which appears in full colour in the centre spread of the Guardian newspaper each day.
ITUNES: The Guardian Eyewitness app for iPad showcases the world’s most distinctive and provocative photographs, providing a daily, visual reflection of global events.
Developed by the most popular digital newspaper in the UK, the app provides free access to our award-winning Eyewitness photography series, which appears in full colour in the centre spread of the Guardian newspaper each day.
Teachers
eClicker*
COST: FREE
ClickView Live
COST: FREE
Australian Curriculum
COST: FREE
Mathletics - Mobile Teacher
COST: FREE
Productivity
Pages*
COST: $12.99
ITUNES: Pages, the powerful word processor for Mac, has been completely redesigned for iPad. It’s the most beautiful word processor you’ve ever seen on a mobile device. Documents look stunning on the bright, vivid iPad display. Use Multi-Touch gestures to lay out letters, flyers, brochures, reports, and more. You can start with a template or import an existing Pages or Microsoft Word document.
ITUNES: Pages, the powerful word processor for Mac, has been completely redesigned for iPad. It’s the most beautiful word processor you’ve ever seen on a mobile device. Documents look stunning on the bright, vivid iPad display. Use Multi-Touch gestures to lay out letters, flyers, brochures, reports, and more. You can start with a template or import an existing Pages or Microsoft Word document.
Numbers*
COST: $12.99
ITUNES: Numbers, the powerful spreadsheet application made for the Mac, has been completely redesigned for iPad. Tap the bright Multi-Touch display to create compelling, great-looking spreadsheets in minutes. With over 250 easy-to-use functions, an intelligent keyboard, flexible tables, and eye-catching charts, all the answers are at your fingertips.
ITUNES: Numbers, the powerful spreadsheet application made for the Mac, has been completely redesigned for iPad. Tap the bright Multi-Touch display to create compelling, great-looking spreadsheets in minutes. With over 250 easy-to-use functions, an intelligent keyboard, flexible tables, and eye-catching charts, all the answers are at your fingertips.
Keynote*
COST: $12.99
ITUNES: Keynote, the powerful presentation application for Mac, has been completely redesigned for iPad. It makes creating a world-class presentation, complete with animated charts and transitions, as simple as touching and tapping.
ITUNES: Keynote, the powerful presentation application for Mac, has been completely redesigned for iPad. It makes creating a world-class presentation, complete with animated charts and transitions, as simple as touching and tapping.
iReview Flashcards
COST: FREE
ITUNES: More than just a flashcard program, iReview Flashcards allows you to familiarize yourself with your flashcards, really learn them by typing the answer, and testing yourself on your knowledge using written, multiple choice and true/false questions.
ITUNES: More than just a flashcard program, iReview Flashcards allows you to familiarize yourself with your flashcards, really learn them by typing the answer, and testing yourself on your knowledge using written, multiple choice and true/false questions.
Strip Designer*
COST: $3.99
ITUNES: Be creative. Create your own personal comic book strips using photos from your photo album or iPhone camera.
Start by selecting one of the many included strip templates. Add photos to the cells. Position, scale and rotate the photos freely within the cells. Move, resize, and rotate cells to create your own personal layout.
Add text balloons, and position them on your photos. Choose font, color, opacity and text-size.
Add stickers with cartoon exclamations to spice up your stories.
ITUNES: Be creative. Create your own personal comic book strips using photos from your photo album or iPhone camera.
Start by selecting one of the many included strip templates. Add photos to the cells. Position, scale and rotate the photos freely within the cells. Move, resize, and rotate cells to create your own personal layout.
Add text balloons, and position them on your photos. Choose font, color, opacity and text-size.
Add stickers with cartoon exclamations to spice up your stories.
Draw for iPad*
COST: FREE
ITUNES: The new iPad version of this app offers the same great cooperative drawing games. With Draw for iPad, you'll be able to play sketching games over Bluetooth and upload your favorite drawings to Twitter.
ITUNES: The new iPad version of this app offers the same great cooperative drawing games. With Draw for iPad, you'll be able to play sketching games over Bluetooth and upload your favorite drawings to Twitter.
Dictionary*
COST: FREE
ITUNES: The free Dictionary.com app delivers trusted reference content from Dictionary.com and Thesaurus.com, including nearly 1,000,000 words and definitions and 90,000 synonyms and antonyms. No Internet connection is needed. The app also features audio pronunciations, similarly spelled words and Dictionary.com’s popular Word of the Day that is enjoyed by millions of people.
ITUNES: The free Dictionary.com app delivers trusted reference content from Dictionary.com and Thesaurus.com, including nearly 1,000,000 words and definitions and 90,000 synonyms and antonyms. No Internet connection is needed. The app also features audio pronunciations, similarly spelled words and Dictionary.com’s popular Word of the Day that is enjoyed by millions of people.
myHomework
COST: FREE
ITUNES: myHomework is a simple and easy to use application that allows you to keep track of your homework, classes, projects and tests while interacting with a really cool design. myHomework’s design tends to resemble our day to day notebook, the sections are separated by colorful “sticky pads” that marks the page.
ITUNES: myHomework is a simple and easy to use application that allows you to keep track of your homework, classes, projects and tests while interacting with a really cool design. myHomework’s design tends to resemble our day to day notebook, the sections are separated by colorful “sticky pads” that marks the page.
Idea Sketch*
COST: FREE
ITUNES: Idea Sketch lets you easily draw a diagram - mind map, concept map, or flow chart - and convert it to a text outline, and vice versa. You can use Idea Sketch for anything, such as brainstorming new ideas, illustrating concepts, making lists and outlines, planning presentations, creating organizational charts, and more!
ITUNES: Idea Sketch lets you easily draw a diagram - mind map, concept map, or flow chart - and convert it to a text outline, and vice versa. You can use Idea Sketch for anything, such as brainstorming new ideas, illustrating concepts, making lists and outlines, planning presentations, creating organizational charts, and more!
Corkulous*
COST: $5.99
ITUNES: Corkulous™ idea board for the iPad is the incredible new way to collect, organize, and share your ideas that feels completely natural. If you have an iPad, you need this app! See demo video: http://www.appigo.com/corkulous
Corkulous is a multi-purpose app containing cork boards where you can place notes, labels, photos, contacts, and tasks. Group your ideas visually on one board or spread ideas out across multiple boards (sub-boards also supported). Each cork board has plenty of real estate to capture your best ideas and plans.
ITUNES: Corkulous™ idea board for the iPad is the incredible new way to collect, organize, and share your ideas that feels completely natural. If you have an iPad, you need this app! See demo video: http://www.appigo.com/corkulous
Corkulous is a multi-purpose app containing cork boards where you can place notes, labels, photos, contacts, and tasks. Group your ideas visually on one board or spread ideas out across multiple boards (sub-boards also supported). Each cork board has plenty of real estate to capture your best ideas and plans.
FreeMindLite
COST: FREE
ITUNES: FreeMind Lite is a native software on iPhone for reading and showing the files created by FreeMind.
You can draw your mind-mapping on Windows/Linux/Mac OS X by FreeMind, and show them on iPhone anywhere and anytime.
ITUNES: FreeMind Lite is a native software on iPhone for reading and showing the files created by FreeMind.
You can draw your mind-mapping on Windows/Linux/Mac OS X by FreeMind, and show them on iPhone anywhere and anytime.
Bento for iPad*
COST: $5.99
ITUNES: Organise all the details of your busy life in one iPad app! Bento for iPad comes with 25 ready-to-use database templates that can be easily customised to organise virtually any type of information you have. Manage contacts, track projects, plan events and so much more.
ITUNES: Organise all the details of your busy life in one iPad app! Bento for iPad comes with 25 ready-to-use database templates that can be easily customised to organise virtually any type of information you have. Manage contacts, track projects, plan events and so much more.
smartNote
COST: $3.99
ITUNES: Take notes in class, sketch out the next great idea, write personal notes in your password protected notebook, or simply highlight some text in a pdf. smartNote makes it easy to do just about anything you would normally do on paper on the iPad.
ITUNES: Take notes in class, sketch out the next great idea, write personal notes in your password protected notebook, or simply highlight some text in a pdf. smartNote makes it easy to do just about anything you would normally do on paper on the iPad.
Todo for iPad
COST: $4.99
ITUNES: Your personal planner has arrived for the iPad! Todo for iPad™ includes a stunning choice of paper and binder styles to make your to-do list fun and exciting. Get more things done than ever before.
Appigo Todo for iPad™ is the most connected iPad app and makes task management simple and fun. Synchronize with Todo Online, iCal, Outlook, and Toodledo.com.
ITUNES: Your personal planner has arrived for the iPad! Todo for iPad™ includes a stunning choice of paper and binder styles to make your to-do list fun and exciting. Get more things done than ever before.
Appigo Todo for iPad™ is the most connected iPad app and makes task management simple and fun. Synchronize with Todo Online, iCal, Outlook, and Toodledo.com.
GoodReader for iPad*
COST: $2.49
ITUNES: PDF Annotations, Markup & Highlighting is also our strength. Sticky notes, lines, arrows, freehand drawings on top of a PDF file - you name it. And the best part is that all annotations become a part of a PDF file itself - email it to your colleague, and she will see all your notes and drawings on a desktop computer, in a common PDF reading program.
Within moments of downloading GoodReader, you'll be transferring files directly from your computer over a USB cable, Wi-Fi connection, from the Internet or from email attachments. It also easily integrates with MobileMe iDisk, Google Docs, Dropbox, box.net, and other popular servers.
ITUNES: PDF Annotations, Markup & Highlighting is also our strength. Sticky notes, lines, arrows, freehand drawings on top of a PDF file - you name it. And the best part is that all annotations become a part of a PDF file itself - email it to your colleague, and she will see all your notes and drawings on a desktop computer, in a common PDF reading program.
Within moments of downloading GoodReader, you'll be transferring files directly from your computer over a USB cable, Wi-Fi connection, from the Internet or from email attachments. It also easily integrates with MobileMe iDisk, Google Docs, Dropbox, box.net, and other popular servers.
iBooks*
COST: FREE
ITUNES: iBooks is an amazing way to download and read books. iBooks includes the iBookstore, where you can download the latest best-selling books or your favorite classics – day or night. Browse your library on a beautiful bookshelf, tap a book to open it, flip through pages with a swipe or a tap, and bookmark or add notes to your favorite passages.
ITUNES: iBooks is an amazing way to download and read books. iBooks includes the iBookstore, where you can download the latest best-selling books or your favorite classics – day or night. Browse your library on a beautiful bookshelf, tap a book to open it, flip through pages with a swipe or a tap, and bookmark or add notes to your favorite passages.
Dropbox
COST: FREE
ITUNES: Dropbox is the easiest way to sync and share your files online and across computers.
- View photos, videos, documents, and presentations in your Dropbox on the go.
- Save photos and videos taken with your iPhone's camera to your Dropbox, including HD videos on your iPhone 4!
- Share and send files via email, or copy and paste links to share with another app.
- Export Dropbox files to other iPhone and iPad apps.
- "Favorite" files to download them for fast, offline viewing.
- Swipe your way through photo galleries
ITUNES: Dropbox is the easiest way to sync and share your files online and across computers.
- View photos, videos, documents, and presentations in your Dropbox on the go.
- Save photos and videos taken with your iPhone's camera to your Dropbox, including HD videos on your iPhone 4!
- Share and send files via email, or copy and paste links to share with another app.
- Export Dropbox files to other iPhone and iPad apps.
- "Favorite" files to download them for fast, offline viewing.
- Swipe your way through photo galleries
Evernote
COST: FREE
ITUNES: Evernote turns the iPad into an extension of your brain, helping you remember anything and everything that happens in your life. From notes to ideas to snapshots to recordings, put it all into Evernote and watch as it instantly synchronizes from your iPhone to your Mac or Windows desktop.
ITUNES: Evernote turns the iPad into an extension of your brain, helping you remember anything and everything that happens in your life. From notes to ideas to snapshots to recordings, put it all into Evernote and watch as it instantly synchronizes from your iPhone to your Mac or Windows desktop.
Google Mobile App
COST: FREE
ITUNES: Search Google quickly using your voice, pictures, and location. Google Mobile App includes the following features:
* Google Goggles - use pictures to search the web. Goggles recognizes things such as landmarks, books, artwork, and logos.
* Search by voice - speak your queries in natural language. Simply hold your iPhone to your ear and say your query.
* My Location - avoid typing your current location when searching for nearby businesses (e.g. "pizza" or "starbucks")
ITUNES: Search Google quickly using your voice, pictures, and location. Google Mobile App includes the following features:
* Google Goggles - use pictures to search the web. Goggles recognizes things such as landmarks, books, artwork, and logos.
* Search by voice - speak your queries in natural language. Simply hold your iPhone to your ear and say your query.
* My Location - avoid typing your current location when searching for nearby businesses (e.g. "pizza" or "starbucks")
