The new school year has now begun and it is time to download some apps to make the most of your school year. Although apps are often considered just a way of entertainment, there are thousands developed precisely for students and their features are designed specifically for organizing and planning daily activities. Whether you have an Android or an Apple device, here are the five apps that you cannot live without.

1. myHomework Student Planner

myHomework is the perfect app for managing your school life. It suits middle school, high school and college students. Besides being a handy diary to write down homework and tasks, myHomework also features a useful calendar to mark your class schedule.

Status: Free with in-app purchases

Availability: iPhone and Android

2. CamScanner

CamScanner is the perfect solution for managing documents. It suits people, organizations but mostly schools. You can scan, sync, share and manage various contents on any device.

Status: Free with in-app purchases

Availability: iPhone and Android

3. Any.do

The Any.do app allows you to organize all your activities in a simple and fun way. You can add attachments, activities and conversations and share projects to work in teams. Moreover, thanks to the microphone, you can dictate instead of writing: Any.do automatically convert your words into text.

Status: Free with in-app purchases

Availability: iPhone and Android

4. MindMeister

Thanks to the app MindMeister, you can create, edit and share mind maps that will help you store your notes easily and more efficiently. With the integrated presentation mode, your mental maps become creative and dynamic presentations in just a few seconds.

Status: Free with in-app purchases

Availability: iPhone and Android

5. Audio Memos

Audio Memos is a professional audio recorder. With incredibly intuitive interface, the app is easy to use and full of features. It is ideal for recording lectures.

Status: Free

Availability: iPhone and Android