Technology can sometimes be distraction for the students who need to get of their work done. Nevertheless, certain tech, like time-management apps, can help learners stay focused.

Students who need help staying on task can download free and inexpensive time-management apps to get organized and regain focus. Some apps below can help learners especially those with jobs, children, and other commitments use their time in more efficient ways.

1. Evernote

With Evernote, students can organize of their research, schedules, notes and to-do lists in one place for convenient access. The app syncs across all devices or allows students to add notes to images, audio files, PDFs, and other media. These are also available on the macOS, android, iOS, Microsoft Windows. Within notes, students can create tasks or assign due dates, reminders and flags that draw attention. Users can also delegate tasks to others and keep track of their progress. Evernote offers up to 50 per cent student discount for the Personal Plan.

2. 2Do

2Do was designed to prioritize speed. Students have the freedom to keep track of simple entries and group certain tasks together for more complex workflows. 2Do also provides innovative or rapid sort, search and filter features and also available such as macOS android, iOS. Quick Entry on the Mac version allows individuals to access of their lists from anywhere. Users can sync 2Do on all devices by using cloud-based services such as Dropbox. 2Do offers a 20 per cent student discount.

3. myHomework

With myHomework, students can improve their study habits and academic performance. The free version allows you to use widgets to track assignments or projects and set deadline reminders. Both versions of this app can sync across multiple devices so students can access their assignment and class information anywhere and also available Android, macOS, iOS, Google Chrome, Microsoft Windows, Web. There is also a school version of the app that institutions can offer students and teachers. The paid version enables students to attach files, use customizable themes, link to a calendar and share their information with others.

4. Remember the Milk

Remember the Milk enables customer to prioritize tasks according to due date, importance, and other factors. Users can also clone, tag and color-code items; attach files to tasks and create subtasks for large projects. The app integrates with some other programs, including Dropbox, Microsoft Outlook, Google Drive, and Evernote. These are also available on the macOS, Android, BiOS, lackberry 10, Kindle Fire, Linux, and Microsoft Windows. Remember the Milk can sync across all of a user's devices. Nontraditional students might find the app especially helpful because they can delegate tasks to others, including members of their family.

5. Focus Booster

Focus Booster goals to help users maximize productivity. Notably, the app utilizes the Pomodoro Technique — a time-management methodology that relies on timed sessions to keep users focused on single tasks. Students can track the number of Pomodoro sessions they complete, which they can view through progress reports. These are available such as iOS, android, macOS, Microsoft Windows, Web. By keeping track of their progress, students can improve their productivity. Students with side businesses can also use Focus Booster to manage project portfolios or client lists.

6. Any.do

Any.do is one of the best time-management apps for students who want to stay on top of their school, work, and personal obligations. This centralized app allows users to keep track of tasks, reminders, and to-do lists in one place. Any.do also enables learners to measure their progress on more complex projects. Users can sync Any.do across devices. These are available such as Google Chrome, Android, Huawei, macOS, iOS, Microsoft Windows. The apps’ Premium version offers customizable themes, recurring reminders, color-coding of tasks, and other advanced features.

7. iStudiez Pro

Students eager to better manage their time might consider iStudiez Pro. The app integrates with your calendar, letting you schedule assignments and other tasks by date, course, and priority. Users can also enter details for each item and use color-coding for organization. These are available such as macOS, android, iOS, Microsoft Windows. Additionally, students can use the app to track grades for each course and calculate of their GPA. iStudiez Pro can sync across devices and includes widgets to view tasks at a glance.

8. Focus Keeper

Focus Keeper helps students stay focused on single tasks. Customer can set a timer and enable background noises like falling rain and clock ticking to filter out distractions. Students can display a timer counter at the bottom of their computer screen to help them keep track of their progress. These are available on the macOS, iOS. They can also run reports to see how many timed sessions they completed successfully in recent weeks and months.

9. Coach.me 

Coach.me incorporates behavioral design and psychology into goal setting and skill mastery. The app can help students monitor of their progress or celebrate their milestones and also available such as Android, iOS, Web. The community-based nature for Coach.me adds accountability and users can seek assistance when they hit an obstacle. While students can benefit from many features on Coach.me free of charge, they can also hire for the personal coach more intensive help.

10. Forest

Forest uses gamification to help students stay focused of their tasks. Users plant a virtual tree to designate a to-do item and assignment they want to work on. The longer they remain on a task, the more their tree grows. The tree starts dying when the user leaves the app. Students can grow for the forest if they stay focused on their to-do items. These are available such as iOS, Android, Google Chrome. Forest might also appeal to students trying to balance work and family obligations in addition to their schooling. Forest partners with Trees for the Future to plant real trees in the world.