Back to School: The Great iOS/OS X app roundup

 

Although popular for games, entertainment and productivity apps. Apple's app stores for iOS and OS X have a promising array of educational and back-to-school related applications that maximize the use of their mobile devices. Besides, it will be easier to buy that iPad if you can really use it for school. Read, write, dissect a virtual frog... there are apps for that and then some. Check out our list of Apple apps for back to school.

Get Organized - Portable devices are the most convenient organizers, here are some apps that keep things on track

iHomework iPhone/iPad  $1.99

http://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/ihomework/id302786560?mt=8

Epic Win iPhone, $2.99

http://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/epicwin/id372927221?mt=8

Mental Case Flashcards iPhone, iPad $4.99

http://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/mental-case-flashcards-hd/id375753110?mt=8

Ready to Read - Reading and comprehension

Word Wagon iPhone/iPad  $1.99

http://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/word-wagon-hd-by-duck-duck/id436716368?mt=8

Shakespeare Pro  iPhone/iPad $9.99

http://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/shakespeare-pro/id341392367?mt=8

Sounds: The Pronunciation App iPhone/iPad FREE

http://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/sounds-the-pronunciation-app/id428243918?mt=8

Write Away - Writing Apps for all types of users

I Write Words (Handwriting Game) iPhone/iPad  $2.99

http://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/iwritewords-handwriting-game/id307025309?mt=8

Spell with Friends iPhone/iPad $1.99

http://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/spell-with-friends/id387159788?mt=8

Day One (Journal/Diary) iPhone/iPad $1.99

http://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/day-one-journal-diary/id421706526?mt=8

Math Madness

Algebra Touch iPhone/iPad $2.99

http://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/algebra-touch/id384354262?mt=8

Math Bingo iPhone/iPad $0.99

http://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/math-bingo/id371338715?mt=8

Mathemagics - Mental Math Tricks  iPhone/iPad $0.99

http://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/mathemagics-mental-math-tricks/id306586847?mt=8

Fun with Science

Project Noah iPhone FREE

http://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/project-noah/id417339475?mt=8

Frog Dissection iPad $3.99

http://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/frog-dissection/id377626675?mt=8

Xperica HD iPad FREE

 http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/xperica-hd/id417221081?mt=8

 

Art & Creativity

Brushes - iPhone ($4.99)/iPad ($7.99)

http://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/brushes-iphone-edition/id288230264?mt=8

http://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/id363590649?mt=8

Comic Life iPad $7.99

http://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/comic-life/id432537882?mt=8

Musical Me! HD - by Duck Duck Moose iPad $1.99

http://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/musical-me!-hd-by-duck-duck/id443357943?mt=8

Look It Up - References galore

WordBook XL - English Dictionary & Thesaurus for iPad $2.99

http://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/wordbook-xl-english-dictionary/id364030280?mt=8

Articles iPhone ($2.99)/iPad($4.99)

http://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/articles/id317065689?mt=8

World Atlas HD  iPad $1.99 

http://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/world-atlas-hd/id364733950?mt=8

Interactive Textbooks:

- HMH Fuse: Algebra 1, iPad, Free

http://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/hmh-fuse-algebra-1/id415533582?mt=8 

- HMH Fuse: Geometry, iPad, Free

http://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/hmh-fuse-geometry-sample/id433409380?mt=8 

- Inkling, iPad, Free

http://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/inkling/id379351586?mt=8 

- Kno, iPad, Free

http://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/textbooks/id424280183?mt=8 

- Pearson eText, iPad, Free

http://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/pearson-etext/id410315894?mt=8 

 

Mac App Store:

Homework/Study apps:

- iFlash, $14.99

Popular flash card learning app with a free companion app for iPhone and iPod touch.

- Mathemagics, $4.99

Learn how to add, subtract, multiply, divide and square at lightning fast speed.

- Smartr, $2.99

Smartr is a learning tool and study aid that allows students to create flashcards.

Notetaking apps:

- AudioNote, $4.99

AudioNote combines the functionality of a notepad and voice recorder.

- CourseNotes, $7.99

Organize your notes by subject/class and import PDFs and other images into your virtual notebook. Also helps manage your To Do list and track assignments.

Organization/Schedule apps:

- iProcrastinate, Free

A simple task management application that wirelessly syncs with iPhone.

- iStudiez Pro, $9.99

iStudiez Pro helps students manage their busy schedules to never miss another course, lecture, lab or homework assignment.

- Schoolhouse, $4.99

Schoolhouse is an academic management app for students to manage homework, grades, schedule and everything else in your school life.

Presentation Apps:

- Deskscribble, $9.99

Deskscribble allows students to draw on top of their keynote presentation to emphasize key points or hold an interactive discussion with the class.

- PresenterMate, $2.99

Make your Mac desktop look clear and unobstructed during presentations - it'll help clear your mind.

Tips and tricks Apps:

- Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing, $39.99

Increase your typing speed and your note taking in class is sure to improve!