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Assistive Technology is ubiquitous. Many of the tools available are free or low-cost to use. The following is a list of Assistive Technology tools you may find useful when completing various tasks both in and out of school. Many of these technologies can assist you in completing activities more quickly, easier, or independently. The tools are classified into subcategories such as Reading, Writing, Notetaking, etc. All of the apps and programs listed are either free or cost less than $25.

We do our best to keep the listings up to date with the most recent information, as well as to include the most recent apps as soon as they are released. If you identify an error in our listing or want to share a program, software, website, or app that we should include, please contact us at <a href="mailto:dasoffice@berea.edu">dasoffice@berea.edu</a>.

The information about the following applications has been summarized from the applications’ websites and/or from experience testing the applications. Please refer to the applications’ websites for the most up to date information.

<h2>NDVA</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>Quick, simple, no-fuss installation screen reader</li>
<li>An open source community develops add-ons and also contributes directly to NVDA itself</li>
<li>100% free to use globally</li>
<li>Supports over 55 languages</li>
<li>More information: <a href="https://www.nvaccess.org/">NDVA</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free
Compatibility: iOS; Android
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<h2>ABBYY TextGrabber</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>Using the camera of your device, capture text and translate it using OCR scanning</li>
<li>Easily extract text from printed books, magazines, newspapers, ads, etc.</li>
<li>Use iOS and Android accessibility features to listen to your document in a text-to-speech format</li>
<li>Captured text can be edited and/or copied to another source</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://pdf.abbyy.com/products/mobile/text-grabber/en/">ABBYY TextGrabber Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free with in-app purchases
Compatibility: iOS; Android
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<h2>Beeline Reader</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>Changes text appearance with a color gradient</li>
<li>Read PDF files, webpages and convert eBooks to PDF files to be read with this program</li>
<li>Various color schemes for personalized use</li>
<li>Focus mode dims the items on the web page that could be distracting around the text</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://www.beelinereader.com/">Beeline Reader Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free iOS app &amp; browser extensions and paid Pro version $1.99/month
Compatibility: Chrome &amp; Firefox Extension; iOS; ReadMe!
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<h2>Bookshare</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>Large online library of accessible reading materials for people with print disabilities</li>
<li>Accessible books, textbooks, newspapers and magazine are available</li>
<li>Individuals with Print Disabilities can sign up for a membership</li>
<li>Books available for download can be read on DAISY players, with Screen Readers, Refreshable Braille Displays, and other Assistive Technology Programs</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://www.bookshare.org/">Bookshare Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free for qualified U.S. students and schools, contact <a href="mailto:nortonl@berea.edu">Linda Norton</a> for more information.
Compatibility: Online Resource
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<h2>Capti Voice</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>Convert documents and webpages into text-to-speech</li>
<li>Upload documents from Dropbox, Google Drive, Clipboard, or Web Browser</li>
<li>Listen to document immediately or save it to your playlist for future listening</li>
<li>Adjust speech rate along with the choice of built-in voices; additional voices for purchase</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://www.captivoice.com/capti-site/">Capti Voice</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free and Premium Plan subscription at $2.99/month
Compatibility: iOS; Online Resource
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<h2>Claro PDF Pro</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>Listen to your PDFs read aloud using the available voices</li>
<li>Convert images to fully accessible PDF files that can be spoken, searched, copied, or highlighted</li>
<li>Change the background color of document and invert the text colors</li>
<li>Annotate and add notes your document</li>
<li>Compatible with VoiceOver</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/claropdf-pro-text-to-speech/id633997623">Claro PDF App</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: $9.99
Compatibility: iOS; Android
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<h2>Claro ScanPen</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>Listen to printed materials aloud</li>
<li>Take pictures of documents and have the app read it aloud</li>
<li>Compatible with VoiceOver</li>
<li>Multiple languages are available</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/claro-scanpen/id994933713">Claro ScanPen App</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: $9.99
Compatibility: iOS; Android
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<h2>CamScanner</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>Use your camera phone to scan documents, notes, whiteboards, business cards or any other document</li>
<li>Use the Optical Character Recognition (OCR) feature to convert images to readable text</li>
<li>Add annotations to your scanned documents</li>
<li>Sync documents across devices</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://www.camscanner.com/">CamScanner Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free and Premium version $4.99/month
Compatibility: iOS; Android; Online Resource
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<h2>Go Read</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>Download and listen to your Bookshare books on your Android device</li>
<li>Read DAISY and EPUB books with voice navigated and text-to-speech</li>
<li>Connects directly to online libraries, and Bookshare for quick download</li>
<li>Optimized for visually-impaired readers but usable for anyone</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://www.bookshare.org/cms/help-center/reading-tools/goread">Go Read</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free.
Compatibility: Android
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<h2>HelperBird</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>Reading and writing tool that includes text-to-speech and speech-to-text options</li>
<li>Customizable styles &amp; colors, high contrast, different fonts, etc.</li>
<li>Includes features for assistance with color blindness, magnification, an overlay to reduce bright light, and more</li>
<li>More information: <a href="https://www.helperbird.com/">HelperBird Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free version and Pro Plan for $40/yearly
Compatibility: Chrome Browser Extension
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<h2>Immersive Reader</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>Reading assistive tool</li>
<li>Customizable text appearance, including font size/style, background color, line focus, and spacing words into syllables</li>
<li>Text to speech with adjustable voice speed and selection for having the text read aloud</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://www.onenote.com/learningtools">Immersive Reader</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free add-in through Office Suite
Compatibility: Edge Browser, iOS, Windows
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<h2>Postlight Reader</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>Remove clutter from webpages for easier reading</li>
<li>Customize the size of the text, the font, and if it’s a light or dark themed background</li>
<li>Send the reading to Kindle for reading on that device</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://reader.postlight.com/">Postlight Reader Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free
Compatibility: Chrome, Edge, &amp; Firefox Extension
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<h2>NaturalReader</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>Text-to-Speech software that can read Microsoft Word, Webpages, PDFs, and Emails aloud</li>
<li>Choose from a variety of voices and customize your reading speed</li>
<li>Floating toolbar to read text aloud in other applications through the Chrome Extension</li>
<li>Compare the Free vs Paid Plans on their <a href="https://help.naturalreaders.com/en/articles/6898060-mobile-app-free-paid-plans">help site</a></li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://www.naturalreaders.com/">NaturalReader Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free and $9.99/month for Premium
Compatibility: Android; iOS; Online Resource; Chrome Extension
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<h2>Open Library</h2>
Features: 
<ul>
<li>A collection of ebooks</li>
<li>Browse by subject, book title, or author</li>
<li>Ability to create an account</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://openlibrary.org/">Open Library Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free
Compatibility: Online Resource
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<h2>Prizmo Go</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>OCR scanning tool</li>
<li>Read text aloud with the built-in text reader</li>
<li>Translate into a variety of languages</li>
<li>Copy text</li>
<li>Free and paid versions: Essential Pack is a one-time purchase of $15.99, Standard Plan $9.99/year, and Pro Plan $19.99 per year. Visit the Pricing section on their <a href="https://creaceed.com/prizmogo/faq">FAQ page</a> for more information on the difference in features.</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://creaceed.com/prizmogo">Prizmo Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free and in-app purchases
Compatibility: iOS
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<h2>ReadMe!</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>Read PDF and ePUB files on your mobile device when you upload them to your bookshelf</li>
<li>Spritz Reader is integrated into it – a tool for speed reading showing one word at a time to the reader</li>
<li>Includes Beeline Reader – polychromatic text color reader integrated into pay option of app</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://www.readmei.com/">ReadMe! Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free and in-app purchases
Compatibility: iOS; Android
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<h2>Rewordify</h2>
Features:
<ul>
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<li data-font-name="g_font_1" data-angle="0" data-canvas-width="92.71759999999999">Help build understanding within readings and builds vocabulary</li>
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<li data-font-name="g_font_1" data-angle="0" data-canvas-width="58.51199999999999">More Information: <a href="https://rewordify.com/">Rewordify Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free
Compatibility: Online Resource
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<h2>Select and Speak- Text to Speech</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>Text to speech Chrome extension</li>
<li>Can speak in many different languages</li>
<li>Offers adjustable speech settings</li>
<li>More information: <a href="https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/select-and-speak-text-to/gfjopfpjmkcfgjpogepmdjmcnihfpokn?hl=en">Select and Speak Chrome Extension</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free (5000 words per day) and paid pro plan.
Compatibility: Chrome Extension
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<h2>Speechify</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>Have text read out to you in natural-sounding voices</li>
<li>Upload documents into the application and/or use it to read aloud other websites with the chrome extension</li>
<li>Have your text read in a variety of languages</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://speechify.com/">Speechify Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free and in-app purchases
Compatibility: iOS; Android; Chrome Extension; Online Resource
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<h2>Spritz</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>Speed reading app that allows for focusing on one word at a time</li>
<li>Customizable settings to adjust your reading speed</li>
<li>Spritz highlights one letter in the word in red to help with increase focus and attention</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://www.spritzinc.com/">Spritz Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free
Compatibility: iOS; Android; Chrome &amp; Safari Extension
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<h2>SwiftRead</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>Increase your reading speed while maintaining comprehension</li>
<li>Assists with focus, visual tracking, comprehension, and reading at a faster pace</li>
<li>Ability to read text out loud (available in the pro plan)</li>
<li>Compatible with webpages, PDF, ePub, or text that you can copy-paste</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://swiftread.com/">SwiftRead Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free and paid Pro plan
Compatibility: Chrome &amp; Edge Extension
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<h2>Voice Dream Reader</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>Text-to-speech app to read books with the ability to customize your screen for preferred reading options</li>
<li>Read by listening to the text, visually or both at the same time</li>
<li>Supports PDF, Word Docs, EPUB, DAISY, eBooks, Web pages and more with the ability to integrate your Bookshare books or books in Dropbox, Evernote, Pocket, Gutenberg and more</li>
<li>Includes multiple language options along with various fonts, including Open Dyslexic font, and voices, including the option to purchase additional voices</li>
<li>Highlight information in the reading and export it to other programs and apps</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://www.voicedream.com/reader/">Voice Dream Reader Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: $79.99/year iOS
Compatibility: iOS &amp; Mac
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<h2>VoiceDream Scanner</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>Optical character recognition (OCR) scanner app</li>
<li>Once a document is scanned, in-app text-to-speech is available with adjustable settings</li>
<li>Exports documents into a PDF or plain text format that works with other apps such as Voice Dream Reader</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://www.voicedream.com/scanner/">Voice Dream Scanner Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: $9.99
Compatibility: iOS
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<h2>Yuzu eReader</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>Read your Yuzu eBook on the go</li>
<li>Annotate your readings with highlights, sticky notes, and flags in your textbooks</li>
<li>Use Yuzu’s built-in text to speech reader</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://www.yuzu.com/">Yuzu Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free (purchase of book not included)
Compatibility: iOS; Android

Reading & Literacy

<h2>Co: Writer</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>Word Prediction app that gives you suggestions of words as you type with the option of reading your word options out loud</li>
<li>Built-in text-to-speech reads back what you’ve typed</li>
<li>Grammar and spelling support</li>
<li>Export files to Dropbox, Google Drive, and other programs</li>
<li>Create topic dictionaries from websites and Wikipedia links</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://cowriter.com/">Co: Writer Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free trial and $4.99/month
Compatibility: iOS; Chrome Extension; Microsoft Edge add-on
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<h2>Ginger Grammar Checker &amp; Spell Checker</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>Checks your spelling and grammar and fixes it according to the context of your text in Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, Chrome</li>
<li>Suggests different and better ways to express your sentences (Premium)</li>
<li>Provides training to improve your mistakes (Premium)</li>
<li>Reads your text out loud (Premium)</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://www.gingersoftware.com/">Ginger Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free and paid Premium version
Compatibility: Windows, Mac OS, Android, iOS, and Chrome Extension
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<h2>Grammarly</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>Eliminate writing mistakes and contextual errors, spelling errors, and poor vocabulary usage</li>
<li>Find the right word you are looking for with synonym suggestions</li>
<li>Learn from your mistakes to avoid them in the future</li>
<li>Grammarly works in emails, essays, and more</li>
<li><a href="https://www.berea.edu/centers/center-for-teaching-and-learning/grammarly-premium">Grammarly Premium</a> available at no charge to Berea College students, faculty, and staff</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://www.grammarly.com/">Grammarly Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free and Premium version
Compatibility: Chrome Extension; iOS; Android
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<h2>Hemingway Editor</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>Assists with writing clarity, passive voice editing, and readability</li>
<li>Displays how many words typed</li>
<li>Available in the web browser and as a desktop application</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://www.hemingwayapp.com/">Hemmingway Editor Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free for web browser; $19.99 for desktop application
Compatibility: Online Resource and Windows or Mac desktop application
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<h2>iWordQ</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>Context-based word prediction tool</li>
<li>Make your own custom abbreviation to simply your writing</li>
<li>Text-to-Speech function allows for you to listen to your writing to hear any mistakes, make changes and catch up as you proofread</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://www.quillsoft.ca/iwordq">iWordQ Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: $34.99
Compatibility: iOS: iPad
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<h2>LanguageTool</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>Free AI-based grammar and spell checking tool</li>
<li>Available for more than 25 different languages</li>
<li>The free version can check up to 10,000 characters</li>
<li>Style suggestions are available in the premium version</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://languagetool.org/">LanguageTool Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free for basic and $5.83/month for premium version
Compatibility: Online Resource and Chrome Extension
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<h2>ProWritingAid</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>Writing editor Chrome extension</li>
<li>Works within websites, emails, Google Docs and other online sources</li>
<li>With the free version, it scans the first 500 words for various categories in your writing, such as grammar, spell checking, and more</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://prowritingaid.com/en/App/ChromeExtension">ProWritingAid Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free for limited version or $10/month for premium version
Compatibility: Free Chrome, Edge, and Safari Extension; Online Editor; Windows; Mac
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<h2>QuillBot</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>AI paraphrasing, summarizing, and grammar checking writing tool</li>
<li>Checks for grammar, provides synonyms and rephrases suggestions for up to 125 words at a time</li>
<li>1200 word limit for the summarizing feature and includes a free word counting tool as well</li>
<li>More information: <a href="https://quillbot.com/">QuillBot Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free and premium versions
Compatibility: Online editor; Chrome Extension; Mac; Microsoft Word
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<h2>TextExpander</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>Type more with less effort using this custom keyboard shortcut app</li>
<li>Create custom abbreviations called snippets of frequently used words and phrases for easy, quick entry into your documents</li>
<li>Insert snippets by simply touching on them on your screen</li>
<li>Use Dropbox to sync your snippets across devices</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://smilesoftware.com/TextExpander/">TextExpander Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: $3.33/month
Compatibility: iOS
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<h2>VoiceDream Write</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>Make fewer mistakes, use the right words and organize your writing better with this app</li>
<li>Text-to-speech and voice-to-text help you to proofread to avoid awkward sentences or grammatical mistakes</li>
<li>Dictionary, Phonetic Spell Checker, and Word Finder help you use the correct words when writing</li>
<li>Outline of paper allows for better structure and ease when restructuring your paper</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://www.voicedream.com/writer/">Voice Dream Writer Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: $9.99
Compatibility: iOS
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<h2>Word Bank Universal</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>Assists with developing a vocabulary for writing by creating a word back highlighting most used words in larger fonts</li>
<li>“Word Bank also summarizes and extracts important people, places, a timeline, and numbers from web pages.” (<a href="https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/word-bank/cbcfbhjolgdaepkoaoepejclfggmdand">Don Johnston Incorporated, 2023</a>)</li>
<li>Available text-to-speech</li>
<li>Searchable content</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://wordbank.io/">Word Bank Universal Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: $3.99/month
Compatibility: Online Resource
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<h2>Writing Challenge</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>Offers topic suggestions for writing</li>
<li>Gamifies writing through daily challenges</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://www.writingchallengeapp.com/">Writing Challenge Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: $1.99 iOS and $1.49 Android
Compatibility: iOS; Mac; Windows; Android; Kindle
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<h2>Writing Prompts</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>Assist with writer’s block</li>
<li>Offers a variety of writing prompts</li>
<li>App works on and offline</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://www.writing.com/main/writing_prompts">Writing Prompts Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: $1.99
Compatibility: iOS; Android; Kindle
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<h2>Written Kitten</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>Encourages words typed by showing a picture of a kitten for every 100 words typed</li>
<li>The image displayed can be adjusted per user preference</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://writtenkitten.co/">Written Kitten Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free
Compatibility: Online Resource
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Writing

<h2>AudioNote 2</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>Synchronize your notes with the audio recording of your lecture</li>
<li>Take hand-written</li>
<li>Import lecture slides as the background to your notes</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://luminantsoftware.com/iphone/audionote">AudioNote Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free and in-app purchases
Compatibility: Windows; Mac; iOS; Android
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<h2>Evernote</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>A one-stop place to collect notes, files, web clippings, and images with the ability to access them on virtually any device</li>
<li>Collect and find your information easily</li>
<li>Great tool for researching, planning events and everyday organizational use</li>
<li>Collaborate with others on projects using the sharing features</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://evernote.com/">Evernote Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free or monthly subscription for Personal and Professional version
Compatibility: Windows; Mac; iOS; Android
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<h2>iAnnotate</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>Annotate PDF, Word Doc, PowerPoint, and image files with this app</li>
<li>Use the typewriter, pen, highlighter, stamp, note, underline, photo, voice and other tools to annotate your document</li>
<li>Import PDFs or compress and export for secured sharing with others</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://www.folia.com/iannotate">iAnnotate Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: $9.99
Compatibility: iOS
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<h2>Microsoft OneNote</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>Take all your notes in OneNote by typing, writing with a touchscreen, importing pictures, video, web links, and other resources</li>
<li>Ability to record your lecture with this program</li>
<li>Divide up your classes and work by notebook, section, and pages</li>
<li>Using OneDrive online, share your OneNote document for others to work on and interact with</li>
<li>Search your notes for the ability to easily find what you need</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://office.microsoft.com/en-us/onenote/">OneNote Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free with an Office account
Compatibility: Windows; Mac; iOS; Android
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<h2>Notability</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>Write, type, or annotate using highlighters your notes using the all-in-one notetaking app</li>
<li>Ability to take pictures and audio record with the sound being linked to your notes</li>
<li>Use Google Drive, Dropbox and Box to import, export and share documents such as PowerPoints and take notes directly on them</li>
<li>Organize all your notes in one place</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://notability.com/">Notability Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free and Plus version with annual subscription
Compatibility: Mac; iOS
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<h2>Note Board</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>A web application that creates a note-taking board to gather notes</li>
<li>Ability to upload PDFs, Docs, images, and website links (varies between demo and premium version)</li>
<li>Create multiple note-taking boards</li>
<li>Collaborate with others by sharing your note-taking board</li>
<li>Customizable background and note style</li>
<li>More information: <a href="https://www.noteboardapp.com/">Note Board Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free for Basic and $3/month for Premium
Compatibility: Online Resource; Chrome and Edge extension
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<h2>Notebook – Notes, To-do, Journal</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>Create personalized notebooks with customizable style settings</li>
<li>Insert audio recordings up to 30 minutes and supplemental images within your notes</li>
<li>Allows for drawing, tagging notebooks for easy navigation, adding to-do list items, and setting reminders</li>
<li>More information: <a href="https://www.zoho.com/notebook/features.html">Notebook Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free for Notebook Essential and $1.99/month subscription for Notebook Pro
Compatibility: iOS; Android; Mac; Windows; Online Resource
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<h2>Noted</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>Note taking application with a time-stamped audio recording feature synced with typed notes</li>
<li>Draw, record, type, or dictate notes</li>
<li>Export, import, and adjust notes, documents, and recordings within the app</li>
<li>More information: <a href="https://www.notedapp.io/">Noted Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free for Noted Basic and Noted+ at a $24.99/year subscription cost
Compatibility: iOS: Mac, iPhone, iPad, apple watch
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<h2>Penultimate</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>Write, sketch, draw or doodle notes and information on your iPad</li>
<li>Lifelike paper in-app imitate writing on real paper</li>
<li>Sync with your Evernote account for access anywhere, anytime using your computer or mobile devices</li>
<li>Search your notes using the search feature in your Evernote Account</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://evernote.com/penultimate/">Penultimate Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free
Compatibility: iOS: iPad only
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<h2>Simplenote</h2>
Features: 
<ul>
<li>Distraction free note taking platform</li>
<li>Works across devices</li>
<li>Create searchable notes and to do lists</li>
<li>More information: <a href="https://simplenote.com/">Simplenote Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free
Compatibility:  iOS, Android, Mac, Windows, Linux
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<h2>YiNote</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>Take notes while watching videos</li>
<li>Generate a PDF of notes</li>
<li>Includes timestamps of notes</li>
<li>By clicking on the timestamps generated with the notes, this will take you to the exact place in the video the note was taken</li>
<li>Ability to watch videos with multiple people at the same time with the same notes</li>
<li>More information: <a href="https://yinote.co/">YiNote Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free
Compatibility: Chrome, Firefox, and Edge extension

Notetaking

<h2>Dictation for Gmail</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>Speech-to-text Chrome extension to assist with dictating emails</li>
<li>Built into Gmail account</li>
<li>Supports 60 languages</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/dictation-for-gmail/eggdmhdpffgikgakkfojgiledkekfdce?hl=en-US">Dictation for Gmail Chrome Extension</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free
Compatibility: Chrome extension
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<h2>Dictation.io</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>Speech-to-text web application</li>
<li>Allows for the ability to copy, save, publish, tweet, play, email, or print dictated text</li>
<li>Supports 100 languages</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://dictation.io/">Dictation.io Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free
Compatibility: Online Web Application for Chrome Browser
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<h2>Dragon Anywhere</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>Speech recognition software that recognizes your works and transcribes them</li>
<li>Dictate words into text messages, emails, social media, or paste into other apps and programs using the clipboard feature</li>
<li>Hands-free, quick dictation for anyone on the go</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://www.nuance.com/dragon/dragon-anywhere.html">Dragon Anywhere Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free trial for seven days, $15/month after seven days
Compatibility: iOS: iPad, iPhone
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<h2>GBoard</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>Voice typing to dictate text on the go</li>
<li>Includes other features as well: emoji search, handwriting, multilingual typing, glide typing and google translate</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://support.google.com/gboard/answer/6380730?co=GENIE.Platform%3DAndroid&amp;hl=en">GBoard Support Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free
Compatibility: iOS: iPad, iPhone; Android
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<h2>LipSurf</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>Voice Control for the Web</li>
<li>Works within the web browser for Google Docs, webpages, Gmail, and more</li>
<li>Open Source Plugins</li>
<li>Customizable shortcuts</li>
<li>It stays offline when you are not using the program to respect privacy of users</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://www.lipsurf.com/">LipSurf Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free, Plus ($3/month), and Premium ($6/month) Options
Compatibility: Chrome Extension
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<h2>ListNote</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>Speak your notes with hands-free speech recognition</li>
<li>Organize notes within the app</li>
<li>Searchable notes</li>
<li>Ability to send notes via SMS, email, Twitter, and more</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.khymaera.android.listnotefree&amp;hl=en&amp;utm_source=zapier.com&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=zapier">ListNote Application</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free
Compatibility: Android
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<h2>Speechnotes</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>Speech to text tool only for dictation</li>
<li>Offers a distraction-free environment</li>
<li>Allows for the ability to create new sessions, save to Google Drive, email, save to computer, and print</li>
<li>Zoom options available</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://speechnotes.co/">Speechnotes Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free
Compatibility: Online Resource; Chrome Extension; Android
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<h2>Speechtexter</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>Speech to text online tool for Chrome</li>
<li>Customizable commands</li>
<li>Copy/paste dictated text and/or export as a .txt or .doc file</li>
<li>Includes dark mode, light mode, and a word counter</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://www.speechtexter.com/">Speechtexter Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free
Compatibility: Online Resource for Chrome Browser
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<h2>Voice Control for Mac, iPad, iPhone</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>Control a Mac, iPad, iPhone by voice</li>
<li>Used with Siri speech-recognition engine</li>
<li>Customizable vocabulary for commands</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210539">Voice Control Apple Support Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free
Compatibility: Mac, iOS: iPad, iPhone
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<h2>Voice Recognition in Windows 10</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>Control a computer by voice</li>
<li>Trains to the user’s voice</li>
<li>Uses commands to navigate a computer</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4027176/windows-10-use-voice-recognition">Voice Recognition Support Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free
Compatibility: Built-In to Windows Operating System
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<h2>Voice Typing in Google Docs</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>Go into your Tools menu in Google Docs and select Voice Typing</li>
<li>Click on the microphone that pops up and start talking</li>
<li>Your text will be entered into the typing field</li>
<li>Correct mistakes without moving your cursor</li>
<li>No training needed</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://support.google.com/docs/answer/4492226?hl=en">Google Voice Typing Support Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free
Compatibility: Built-In Chrome Browser Option

Dictation/Speech-to-Text/Speech Recognition

<h2>GoConqr</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>Create mind maps, flowcharts, flashcards, notes, slides, and more</li>
<li>Enable email notifications for study material for subjects that are relevant to you</li>
<li>Share your created content with others</li>
<li>More information: <a href="https://www.goconqr.com/">GoConqr Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free or Upgrade for $1.25/month
Compatibility: Online Resource
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<h2>Inspiration Maps</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>Brainstorm and create mind maps using this app that’s similar to the fill Inspiration Program</li>
<li>Organize projects to create flow charts</li>
<li>Take notes using the visual system and icons to create maps and diagrams</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://www.diagrammingapps.com/inspiration-maps-product-page">Inspiration Maps Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: $9.99
Compatibility: iOS: iPad, Mac, iPhone
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<h2>MindMeister</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>Mind Mapping/Brainstorming tool for use on personal devices and the web</li>
<li>Collaborate in real-time with other people</li>
<li>Use the program to present your work</li>
<li>Full use of software program and features- monthly fee</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://www.mindmeister.com/">MindMeister Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free or Pro- $8.25/month
Compatibility: iOS &amp; Android
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<h2>MindMup</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>Includes unlimited mind maps (create a new map or select an existing map)</li>
<li>Cloud-Based storage</li>
<li>Keyboard shortcuts</li>
<li>Save to Google Drive</li>
<li>Distraction-free environment</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://www.mindmup.com/">MindMup Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free or MindMup Gold for $2.99/month
Compatibility: Online Resource
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<h2>MindNode</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>Brainstorming and mind mapping tool for iOS devices</li>
<li>Mind map and outline modes to help organize thoughts and track progress</li>
<li>Add visuals to the customizable mind map and turn on focus mode to reduces distractions with Plus version</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://www.mindnode.com/features">MindNode Website</a></li>
<li></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free or $2.49/month for Plus
Compatibility: iOS &amp; Mac
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<h2>Popplet</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>Online and app-based mind mapping too</li>
<li>Visually put your thoughts down to create mind maps easily</li>
<li>Print these mind maps for yourself or share with others</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://app.popplet.com/">Popplet Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free for online or $1.99/month for upgraded version and $2.99 for iPad app
Compatibility: Online Resource; iOS: iPad
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<h2>SimpleMind Pro – Mind Mapping</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>Mind mapping tool for organizing and structuring ideas</li>
<li>Has a free-form layout with options for dark mode and other personalizations</li>
<li>Mind maps can link to websites or documents, and users can add images and more</li>
<li>SimpleMind’s website also contains instructions for how to get started with mind mapping</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://simplemind.eu/">SimpleMind Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: $9.99 for iOS, $8.49 Android, and additional costs apply for Mac and Windows download. There is also a limited free version available.
Compatibility: Mac; Windows; Android; iOS
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Mind Mapping & Brainstorming 

<h2>Chegg Prep</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>Searchable study topics and flashcards</li>
<li>Over 500+ million flashcards available</li>
<li>Customizable study material to test your knowledge</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://www.chegg.com/flashcards">Chegg Prep Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free
Compatibility: iOS and Android
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<h2>Evernote Skitch</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>Using annotation and markup tools, make your point more easily with shapes, arrows and quick sketches</li>
<li>Use on your desktop, tablet or phone</li>
<li>Share your ideas and get your point across more clearly with ability to annotate</li>
<li>Use annotation tools to collaborate and better study course materials</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://evernote.com/skitch/">Evernote Skitch Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free
Compatibility: iOS &amp; Mac
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<h2>Exam Countdown</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>An app that helps track exam and quiz dates</li>
<li>Enable notifications to get reminders for upcoming exams</li>
<li>Many icons and colors to choose from when creating a countdown</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://examcountdownapp.com/#download">Exam Countdown Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free
Compatibility: iOS; Android
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<h2>iAnnotate</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>Annotate PDF, Word Doc, PowerPoint, and image files with this app</li>
<li>Use the typewriter, pen, highlighter, stamp, note, underline, photo, voice and other tools to annotate your document</li>
<li>Import PDFs or compress and export for secured sharing with others</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://www.branchfire.com/iannotate/">iAnnotate Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: $9.99
Compatibility: iOS
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<h2>iStudiez Pro</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>Stay organized and on top of all your school work and your schedule with this app</li>
<li>Using the built-in planner with alerts and reminders, track tasks, homework, deadlines, meetings, and your grades</li>
<li>Sync on all your devices so you’re never without this tool</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://istudentpro.com/">iStudiez Pro Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free with in-app purchases
Compatibility: Windows; Mac; iOS; Android
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<h2>Kahoot!</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>Create fun and interactive quizzes to study by yourself or in a group</li>
<li>Enter study mode to practice for exams and quizzes</li>
<li>An upgrade to Kahoot!+ Study for additional features is also available starting at $3/month</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://kahoot.com/kahoot-study/">Kahoot! Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free
Compatibility: iOS; Android, Online Resource
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<h2>myHomework</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>Virtual Planner to track your homework, tests, projects, and lessons</li>
<li>Set and receive reminders when assignments are due or tests are coming up</li>
<li>Set up your class schedule within the app</li>
<li>Synch your information with any of the available devices</li>
<li>Integrates and works with Teachers.io</li>
<li>More Information:  <a href="https://myhomeworkapp.com/">myHomework Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free and $4.99/year for Premium
Compatibility: Windows; Mac; Chrome Extension; iOS: iPad, iPhone; Android; Kindle
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<h2>MyStudyLife</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>Create an account to keep track of your school work, assignments, course, schedule and exams</li>
<li>Use the dashboard to schedule all your school related work</li>
<li>Cross platform allows for access to your organizer wherever, whenever</li>
<li>Set reminders to help ensure all your work is done on time</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://www.mystudylife.com/">My Study Life Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free
Compatibility: iOS; Android
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<h2>Quizlet</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>Online resource of study tools and game of virtually any educational subject</li>
<li>7 modes including traditional flash cards allow students to study in varied ways to help master material</li>
<li>Generate your own content or use content other users have created</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://quizlet.com/features/flashcards">Quizlet Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free
Compatibility: Online Resource; iOS; Android
<hr />
<h2>Snap &amp; Read</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>Create outlines by capturing material that you read online in one space to assist with studying</li>
<li>Includes features such as: text to speech, PDF support, translator, and word simplification</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://snapandread.com/">Snap &amp; Read Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free for trial; $3.99/month
Compatibility: Chrome Extension; Edge Extension; iOS
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<h2>Socratic by Google</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>Google’s AI learning tool for a variety of subjects</li>
<li>Get help with online resources, instructions, and study guides</li>
<li>Created for high school and post-secondary</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://socratic.org/">Socratic Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free
Compatibility: Android; iOS

Study Skills & Aids

<h2>Agenda</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>Task and note taking app with date/time markers</li>
<li>Create to do lists for present and future dates</li>
<li>Track to do list items in a timeline format and add detailed notes</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://agenda.com/">Agenda Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free and Premium features can be purchased in the app
Compatibility: iOS
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<h2>Any.do</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>Manage your life in a simple, clever, and fun way using this to-do list app</li>
<li>Synch your tasks on your mobile device and computer or use the Chrome extension to sync with Gmail</li>
<li>Use the reminder feature so you never forget what you need to do or where you need to be</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://www.any.do/anydo">Any.do Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free and Premium
Compatibility: iOS; Mac; Android; Chrome Extension; Windows
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<h2>Bullet Journal App</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>Using the Bullet Journal Method, log tasks and to-do’s</li>
<li>Offers a searchable log and reflection tracker to organize and prioritize tasks</li>
<li>Includes guides and articles to help you get started</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://bulletjournal.com/pages/app">Bullet Journal Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: $4.99
Compatibility: iOS; Android
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<h2>Dynalist</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>Task break-down organization</li>
<li>Connect tasks to one another for easy navigation</li>
<li>Trackable and searchable options for your to-dos</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://dynalist.io/features">Dynalist Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free and $7.99/month for Pro
Compatibility: Windows; Mac; iOS; Android; Linux
<hr />
<h2>Google Keep</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>A visual bulletin board of post-it notes with reminders and tasks lists</li>
<li>Ability to color code your notes, add reminders, and add photos and pictures to your notes</li>
<li>Use your Google account to sync this on your computer, tablet, phone and other Google Suite apps</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://keep.google.com/">Google Keep Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free
Compatibility: Online Resource; Android; iOS
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<h2>iStudiez Pro</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>Stay organized and on top of all your school work and your schedule with this app</li>
<li>Using the built-in planner with alerts and reminders, track tasks, homework, deadlines, meetings, and your grades</li>
<li>Sync on all your devices so you’re never without this tool</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://istudentpro.com/">iStudiez Pro Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free with in-app purchases
Compatibility: Windows; Mac; iOS; Android
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<h2>myHomework</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>Virtual Planner to track your homework, tests, projects, and lessons</li>
<li>Set and receive reminders when assignments are due or tests are coming up</li>
<li>Set up your class schedule within the app</li>
<li>Synch your information with any of the available devices</li>
<li>Integrates and works with Teachers.io</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://myhomeworkapp.com/">myHomework Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free and $4.99/year for Premium
Compatibility: Windows; Mac; Chrome Extension; iOS; Android; Kindle
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<h2>MyStudyLife</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>Create an account to keep track of your school work, assignments, course, schedule and exams</li>
<li>Use the dashboard to schedule all your school related work</li>
<li>Cross platform allows for access to your organizer wherever, whenever</li>
<li>Set reminders to help ensure all your work is done on time</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://www.mystudylife.com/">My Study Life Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free
Compatibility: iOS; Android
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<h2>Notion</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>One-stop-shop for organizational planning to keep track of all of your daily tasks and schedules.</li>
<li>Customizable pages or pre-fabricated organizing templates</li>
<li>Notion pages can be shared with others for collaboration or team planning</li>
<li>Offered as a desktop, mobile, and web application so you can access Notion anywhere</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://www.notion.so/product">Notion Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free for personal or $4/month for pro
Compatibility: Web application; Windows; Mac; iOS; Android
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<h2>Priority Matrix</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>Simple interface task management app using methods of time management to help manage priorities</li>
<li>Divide your tasks into one of four categories: Critical – Do Now; Critical but Not Urgent; Urgent but Can Be Delegated; Uncategorized</li>
<li>App includes visual icons, email reports, master list of daily or weekly action items and more</li>
<li>Ability to sync between devices and track your progress</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://www.appfluence.com/">Priority Matrix Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free basic; $8/month for Essential Version; $12/month Pro
Compatibility: Online Resource; Windows; Mac; iOS; Android
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<h2>Remember the Milk</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>Never forget the milk, or any other task using this task/to-do-list</li>
<li>Organize your tasks with priorities, subtasks, due date, time estimates, tags, repeating tasks and more</li>
<li>Sync tasks on multiple devices and with calendars such as Gmail, Google Calendar, Outlook, iCal, and more!</li>
<li>Get email, text or Instant Message Reminders to yourself using their website reminder feature</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://www.rememberthemilk.com/">Remember the Milk Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free and Pro
Compatibility: Online Resource; iOS; Android; Windows; Mac
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<h2>Station</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>A browser to organize all applications you have</li>
<li>Includes a smart dock for quick access to your applications</li>
<li>Searchable across applications</li>
<li>Enable focus mode to toggle application notifications on and off</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://getstation.com/">Station Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free
Compatibility: Chrome Extension
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<h2>Tabula</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>To-do list built into your web-browser</li>
<li>Ability to save and review old and new entries</li>
<li>Searchable and editable</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/tabula-new-tab-to-do-list/pnadejonabhdibgdmgfcomljhddlpfcc?hl=en">Tabula Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free
Compatibility: Chrome Extension
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<h2>Things 3</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>To-do list application</li>
<li>Create and prioritize check lists and to do list items for today, upcoming, anytime, or someday</li>
<li>Features headings to better structure your to do lists, reminders, multiple windows view and more</li>
<li>Daily schedule view with calendar events and to-do list items in one place</li>
<li>More information: <a href="https://culturedcode.com/things/">Things 3 Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: $9.99 for iPhone and $19.99 for iPad
Compatibility: iOS
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<h2>Tile App</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>Never lose your items with tile</li>
<li>Connect your tile to your keys, bike, computer, or anything</li>
<li>If you misplace your item, use the app to help you track the item down</li>
<li>Tile will ring you to guide you to its location</li>
<li>If tile is out of rang, the app will guide you to its last known location</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://www.thetileapp.com/">Tile App Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: ~$25 per tile, less per tile when buying in multipacks; Free app
Compatibility: Standalone device with app compatibility; iOS; Android
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<h2>Todoist</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>Sub tasks, notifications, prioritization, reminders, notes, and filters in this all-in-one to-do list</li>
<li>Access tasks from anywhere, collaborate on shared tasks, and linked with other apps</li>
<li>Streamlined, intuitive design makes it easy to use with templates to get you started</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://todoist.com/pricing">Todoist Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free; premium $4/month
Compatibility: Windows, Mac, Online Resource; iOS; Android
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<h2>Trello</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>Displays tasks and priorities in a creative and collaborative way</li>
<li>Customizable boards, lists, and templates to help you organize your to-do lists</li>
<li>Ability to track progress for tasks</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://trello.com/">Trello Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free
Compatibility: Web application; iOS; Android
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<h2>Workflowy</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>Organizational tool used to help manage to-do lists, collaborate on projects, take notes, write research papers, journal, even plan and more!</li>
<li>Free version allows for 500 items per month</li>
<li>Nested layouts, lists, bullets, ability to add dates and other format and layout options</li>
<li>Sync between phone, tablet, and computer</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://workflowy.com/">Workflowy</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free or $4.99/month for Pro
Compatibility: Windows; Mac; iOS; Android
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Organization & Task Management

<h2>Cold Turkey</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li data-ss-id="rwTHf40a495ca47fe35f424110cf65f389e2">Block distracting websites</li>
<li data-ss-id="rwTH0c0eb0abc058c7d3a433947970f63096">Set the websites you want blocked and for how long and go “cold turkey” from them</li>
<li data-ss-id="rwTHbe10c7b0e054b45f615c6e99404eae92">If the timer is still going, you won’t be able to access your blocked websites</li>
<li data-ss-id="rwTH7783c19e12627738803c19c043ce24df">Pro version provides blocking of Applications, White Listing, Break Intervals, and Frozen Turkey features</li>
</ul>
Cost: Free and Pro
Compatibility: Windows; Mac
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<h2 data-ss-id="rwTH620944921ad3610224415bd8b041a389">Flora</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li data-ss-id="rwTHfd25e0151b7c01b9c6aec38331c62fb1">Focus and habit tracking app</li>
<li data-ss-id="rwTH9ec20ce6f0a42f08e0a9aa23b035e864">Set 25 minute timers to help with focus and a tree will begin to grow during that time</li>
<li data-ss-id="rwTH2a620a5b6b88e9821be8c760a17f7006">Create to-do lists and track your progress overtime</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://flora.appfinca.com/en/" data-ss-id="rwTHcbc053e4e97d3d9cccc32b0d9443b71e">Flora Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free with in-app purchases
Compatibility: iOS
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<h2 data-ss-id="rwTH1e8b7673b64e40fb882c69b7948b1ab1">Flow</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li data-ss-id="rwTH4613ee7348bf4abaa14048a46ae80a74">Pomo­doro timer app</li>
<li data-ss-id="rwTH14a36fca4af943e51e478b701a153cdb">Includes an app blocker to help stay focused, adjustable timer durations, and notifications</li>
<li data-ss-id="rwTHf632d05e05b3c70528bdf6ef57d414ee">Track and view your progress overtime</li>
<li>More information: <a href="https://flowapp.info/" data-ss-id="rwTH9541465f32028d520f136d4c69ecbbbd">Flow Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free or PRO version lifetime access for $20
Compatibility: iPhone, iPad, Mac
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<h2 data-ss-id="rwTH785ce95934502ea0e6e85b32e4d54ed3">focus booster</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li data-ss-id="rwTHfeda556719cf2e27ad0aca2268f1e6d1">Pomodoro Timer to help you stay on task when completing work</li>
<li data-ss-id="rwTH093d9b98a7b804ebbc6762d002e8bdf1">Using the Pomodoro Method of 25 minutes of work and 5 minute break, maximize your work session</li>
<li data-ss-id="rwTH90749b1bf9379bdbb3f90d0aa7a667c7">Track your time more efficiently within your account</li>
<li data-ss-id="rwTH5d6268b6c9f8fc51fc257f1166f157ff">Productivity reports on your dashboard</li>
<li data-ss-id="rwTH780f38b4f0e8d1a128a9ee46356a1e3f">Different visual themes for your flexibility</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://www.focusboosterapp.com/" data-ss-id="rwTH0d22a4a6845a8582dba5a92022e8aa00">Focus Booster Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free for starter; Professional: $5/month
Compatibility: Online Resource; Windows; Mac
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<h2 data-ss-id="rwTH7234bf2b10a0c7e371e9f91fb6775621">Focus Keeper</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li data-ss-id="rwTH73180e9d628e2540e1d8b04c53d34af8">Focus timer with built-in short breaks and long breaks</li>
<li data-ss-id="rwTH57bd6d18a49ee095f0be2fa67d28b923">The default timer settings are 25 minutes for focus, 5 minutes for short break, and 30 minutes for long break, but this can be customized in the app</li>
<li data-ss-id="rwTHc5127a74b6fd9758f4313a754b382884">Works as an online resource and as a mobile app</li>
<li data-ss-id="rwTHe3e2ee340359594e2ec1b1b7037f0fd2">Sign in to track progress/usage overtime</li>
<li>More information: <a href="https://focuskeeper.co/" data-ss-id="rwTH02c38a11ef9e4e32a1dae90429a8903a">Focus Keeper Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free
Compatibility: iOS, Android, Online Resource
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<h2 data-ss-id="rwTHbcb30881aa1e3335a807669cf80781eb">Fokus</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li data-ss-id="rwTHd751a0f0259ecd6a2b82731b2f1ba948">Highlight only the text you want to read while Fokus dims and darkens the rest of your Chrome or Firefox window with an overlay</li>
<li data-ss-id="rwTH106929fe5dc85e78254b409fa921e588">Highlights the paragraph you’re reading with the ability to change the opacity of the background overlay</li>
<li data-ss-id="rwTHce74273e1fefcba6bf9239273a583290">Easy to install extension with the ability to turn the feature on or off</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/fokus/flkkpmjbbpijiedjdgnhkcgopgnflehe?hl=en-US" data-ss-id="rwTH837dae683a24b9d9b4ab6d4bb4eb4565">Fokus Chrome Extension</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free
Compatibility: Chrome and Firefox Add-On
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<h2 data-ss-id="rwTHcbdd68f0c23ef84db51819c16cf4fcc7">Forest</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li data-ss-id="rwTH4119714b67505b4d217e8c694c252fb8">Customizable timers that grow trees during the time set</li>
<li data-ss-id="rwTH10686a39b7059c8fca380b063054a299">Create blocklists for distracting websites while using the Chrome Extension</li>
<li data-ss-id="rwTH9d4267103253b09a82437799f7862107">Track your progress overtime and explore the gamification features in the mobile app</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://www.forestapp.cc/" data-ss-id="rwTH46b1b80a0d66c839de8a870571fa9c5e">Forest Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free for Chrome Extension and $3.99 for mobile app
Compatibility: Chrome Extension; iOS; Android
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<h2 data-ss-id="rwTHe67d71cf750229f0f7a20a1327b580da">Just Read</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li data-ss-id="rwTH5f4eb7198ca539ae91b4f6fc056bd6aa">Chrome extension for distraction free reading</li>
<li data-ss-id="rwTH983f72ad9ef282c7b76ec6fc9e7ffbf7">Customizable platform</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://justread.link/" data-ss-id="rwTHd2c8bc52028be9482c942e9fcb4d9ca3">Just Read Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free; $1/month Premium
Compatibility: Chrome Extension
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<h2 data-ss-id="rwTH80067c1af06803b8374deb0efc9928a5">MyTomatoes</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li data-ss-id="rwTH1a155e70f3b71938cbbb090f7b13ef92">Use MyTomatoes to time and track your progress using the Pomodoro technique</li>
<li data-ss-id="rwTHec51c8d0c00dabbef137ab283979b1ab">Start the timer and work for 25 minutes and then take a 5 minute break</li>
<li data-ss-id="rwTHfbb00a3cb0c55768ebdbce49ebeef406">At the end of each work sitting, write what you did to track your progress</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://mytomatoes.com/" data-ss-id="rwTH6bfb68fe2f39b22174562115fbb8d642">MyTomatoes Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free
Compatibility: Online Resource
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<h2 data-ss-id="rwTH30dcc53e8f79c08b190a6fd80b825979">Reader Mode</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li data-ss-id="rwTH76dccf23eb8ae13884135220ef5b186a">Distraction free webpage reader</li>
<li data-ss-id="rwTH519e9f99cf9668816483d8596501087d">Clears webpages of any potentially distracting content so users can focus on the text</li>
<li data-ss-id="rwTHc3f9c5c90f914454d2f65926ea3a3d92">Built-in text to speech and customizable fonts</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://readermode.io/" data-ss-id="rwTHbaf75b5e571fa9a47028791dd283c93c">Reader Mode Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free
Compatibility: Chrome Extension
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<h2 data-ss-id="rwTH8347cb01339ad649c4eb88be02bf9539">RescueTime</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li data-ss-id="rwTHf08c1007dbbbc68329120c6db85ec908">Personal-Analytic service to track how you spend your time on your computer, smartphone or tablet</li>
<li data-ss-id="rwTHca81f08ab5e2f2abc46242fb680a948f">Get a customized report of what sites you visit and what you do on your devices</li>
<li data-ss-id="rwTH2bf4144d5127d17d99943b10b7ba2375">No manual date-entry, it tracks as you work</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://www.rescuetime.com/" data-ss-id="rwTH6cb333f8e790b05d3c4a2bde360b49e0">RescueTime Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free for Lite version and $6.50/month for Premium
Compatibility: Windows; Mac; Chrome Extension; iOS; Android
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<h2 data-ss-id="rwTH4300ade10abf04bff21f50b69b3b153f">StayFocusd</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li data-ss-id="rwTH9a242a05ec6c7c6472aa92992c050549">Increase your productivity by limiting the amount of time you spend on websites that waste your time</li>
<li data-ss-id="rwTH8f8b16da672c016ad3c8a0ec4cf3eb52">Pre-program distracting and time wasting websites</li>
<li data-ss-id="rwTHdf243cf92248148632f9b546b9ada9d8">When your time limit is up, these sites will be inaccessible for the rest of the day</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/stayfocusd/laankejkbhbdhmipfmgcngdelahlfoji?hl=en" data-ss-id="rwTH1355ea566a20e0f2ae1072d46ecc6366">StayFocusd Chrome Extension</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free
Compatibility: Chrome Extension
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<h2 data-ss-id="rwTHf103ca3309b9ec61d5b69d46022b7751">Strict Workflow</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li data-ss-id="rwTHcc6b10d5bc6b245ab7db7a049f90454f">Use this Chrome Extension to enforce a 25 minute work and 5 minute break distraction-free work zone</li>
<li data-ss-id="rwTH79e5c84854d90de9f2e9101ca7f63077">Uses the Pomodoro Technique</li>
<li data-ss-id="rwTH30ed11e66156ceeba539c844f997151d">Blocks you from distracting websites you have set in your customizable list</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/strict-workflow/cgmnfnmlficgeijcalkgnnkigkefkbhd?hl=en" data-ss-id="rwTH109c1d74818d334689d74f9a3827fb0d">Strict Workflow Chrome Extension</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free
Compatibility: Chrome Extension
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<h2 data-ss-id="rwTH983440835445a44b1f3b8a4345c1dd95">Time Timer</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li data-ss-id="rwTH0f5f3fd9b1b7f75cb067b0b0c8f8a830">Visual timer great for people of any age</li>
<li data-ss-id="rwTHa93ff96de1d5de0477b10dfce328a9ed">Visually structure your time or break time up into segments using this timer program</li>
<li data-ss-id="rwTH6f3aff9089550a8780117fb514c973ba">Easy to use app interface with up to four visual timers and physical timers available as well</li>
<li data-ss-id="rwTHb1d545af47c3d363b0f70d99731bb404">Time seconds, minutes or hours with this timer</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://www.timetimer.com/" data-ss-id="rwTH79b978d42bc16c559b4a53c83ca9c215">Time Timer Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free for mobile app; $19.95 for Desktop app
Compatibility: Mac; Windows; iOS; Android
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<h2 data-ss-id="rwTH2a5d6a33dc299d5d35b46c996d017f76">TimeTracker</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li data-ss-id="rwTH0c9b4de4fc154ddf0f28d68ca0067bef">Track how long you’ve been off task in a website</li>
<li data-ss-id="rwTH2f5d0f94ce2b96e96c0a7747d9b317de">A running time clock appears at the top of the tab you have opened counting how many minutes and seconds you’ve been in that website</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/time-tracker/mokmnbikneoaenmckfmgjgjimphfojkd?hl=en" data-ss-id="rwTH6c49dac3089b392f0b85c58e926793f0">TimeTracker Chrome Extension</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free
Compatibility: Chrome Extension
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<h2 data-ss-id="rwTHd0663f42dad68b01a99e58792a7f5b66">Tomato Timer</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li data-ss-id="rwTH1d62c4aa87e8ad99add63973168ebf51">Using the Pomodoro Time method, break up your work or school tasks into manageable worktimes</li>
<li data-ss-id="rwTHfcc247031b0a79dc47d20cfda3f4e894">Use the 25 minutes of worktime and 5 minutes of break time pattern to maximize workflow</li>
<li data-ss-id="rwTH3cbcb8a7b61d941af873c47c4f8dee9c">After a set number of short Pomodoros, take a longer Pomodoro break</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://tomato-timer.com/" data-ss-id="rwTH8c635520b0253b4a3fccc2353b5780b2">Tomato Timer Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free
Compatibility: Online Resource
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<h2 data-ss-id="rwTH31a1ba3ee19a8866f02d7f4d6a94dc40">Witeboard</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li data-ss-id="rwTH4901ff2344f8fd06526b80783bb89d49">Distraction-free virtual white board space</li>
<li data-ss-id="rwTH0657c8c26735745a26e425c461ba3be2">Share your witeboard to collaborate with others</li>
<li data-ss-id="rwTH5bc486042cbd6e303bb3bb2adddbcf3a">Save your work as an image</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://witeboard.com/" data-ss-id="rwTH170aa9b30fcf3d2b2fc3718a8af16c16">Witeboard Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free
Compatibility: Online Resource

Focus/Distraction Free & Time Tracking

<h2>BibMe</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>Online automatic bibliography maker on the web</li>
<li>Search for the citation information or manually enter it into the site</li>
<li>Add citations to your works cited list</li>
<li>When your research is over, download your bibliography in one of four formats: MLA, APA, Chicago</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://www.bibme.org/">BibMe Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free or $9.95/month for Plus account
Compatibility: Online Resource
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<h2>CitationGenerator</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>This tool helps to create citations for APA, MLA, and Chicago</li>
<li>Add Free</li>
<li>More information: <a href="https://www.citationgenerator.com/#about">CitationGenerator Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free
Compatibility: Online Resource
<hr />
<h2>Citation Machine</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>Use this tool to create citations, works cited, and bibliographies</li>
<li>Formatting options for MLA, APA, Chicago</li>
<li>Fill in the web form with the information from your resource and click “Make Citation”</li>
<li>Citation will show up on your screen to copy into you document</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://citationmachine.net/index2.php">Citation Machine Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free or $9.95/month for Plus account
Compatibility: Online Resource
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<h2>Diigo</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>Collect annotations, highlights, and bookmarks for webpages</li>
<li>Available as a chrome extension and a mobile app browser</li>
<li>Add sticky notes to webpages to review later</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://www.diigo.com/">Diigo Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free or $40/year for upgraded version
Compatibility: Chrome Extension; iOS; Android
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<h2>EasyBib</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>Free, Online Bibliography and Citation Generator</li>
<li>Provides MLA, APA, and Chicago citations for virtually any research source</li>
<li>Manually input publication information for non-electronic sources or copy URL address into the website to create your citation</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://www.easybib.com/">EasyBib Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free or $9.95/month for Plus account
Compatibility: Online Resource
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<h2>Evernote Web Clipper</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>With a single click, clip part of any webpage including images, text, or links</li>
<li>Clippings get saved to your Evernote account for access later</li>
<li>Collect research or items of interest in one place for easy organized information collection</li>
<li>Read and access your research from any computer or device</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://evernote.com/webclipper/">Evernote Web Clipper Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free
Compatibility: Chrome Extension
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<h2>LiquidText</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>Add articles and documents into one space</li>
<li>Link all of your notes and highlights next to the article for review later</li>
<li>Pinch search and highlight mode allows for condensing an article or document to view your selected content together</li>
<li>Additional features available in the Pro version</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://www.liquidtext.net/">LiquidText Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free for Lite version or one time $30 purchase for Pro version
Compatibility: iOS, Mac, Windows
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<h2>Note Anywhere</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>Add post-it notes to any of your web pages while researching</li>
<li>Post-Its are saved so the next time you open the webpage, the post its will be there</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/note-anywhere/bohahkiiknkelflnjjlipnaeapefmjbh">Note Anywhere Chrome Installation</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free
Compatibility: Chrome Extension
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<h2>Pearltrees</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>Organize, explore and share resources using this app</li>
<li>Add files, web pages, photos and organize them according to project, assignment or collection</li>
<li>Sync across computer, tablet and mobile device</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://www.pearltrees.com/">Pealtrees Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free
Compatibility: iOS; Android
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<h2>Pocket</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>Save articles, videos, webpages, photos or anything you find online to read later using this app</li>
<li>Content syncs across all devices for easy access, anywhere, anytime</li>
<li>Simple, easy-to-use interface for great viewing</li>
<li>Share your clippings with others</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://getpocket.com/en/">Pocket Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free or $4.99/month for Premium
Compatibility: Online Resource; iOS; Android
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<h2>Scrible</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>Annotate, highlight and type right into your web browser</li>
<li>Capture thoughts and share your comments in the web page</li>
<li>Share your annotation in a variety of formats with others via email or social media</li>
<li>Bookmark and save your webpages in the cloud for access from anywhere</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://www.scrible.com/">Scrible Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free or $35/year for Pro plan
Compatibility: Online Resource

Research Tools

<h2>Aira</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>Visual interpreting application for people who are blind or have low vision</li>
<li>5 minutes of free use daily</li>
<li>Connects customers to trained agents to support visual access</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://aira.io/download-and-try-it/">Aira Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free and priced plans
Compatibility: iOS; Android
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<h2>Be My Eyes</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>Free mobile app for blind and low vision individuals for visual assistance</li>
<li>Sets up a video call with the user and a sighted volunteer</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://www.bemyeyes.com/">Be My Eyes Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free
Compatibility: iOS; Android
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<h2>Can You See Me</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>Checks for camera position to ensure that the camera is positioned correctly in front of the user</li>
<li>Tells the user where they are located in the camera frame</li>
<li>Useful for online meetings such as Zoom or Microsoft Teams</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://canyouseeme.app/">Can You See Me Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free
Compatibility: Windows (compatible with NVDA, Dolphin Screen Reader and JAWS)
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<h2>Color Enhancer</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>Google’s accessibility extension for color adjustment on webpages</li>
<li>Customizable settings to help with color perception</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/color-enhancer/ipkjmjaledkapilfdigkgfmpekpfnkih?hl=en">Color Enhancer Chrome Extension</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free
Compatibility: Chrome Extension
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<h2>Fokus</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>Highlight only the text you want to read while Fokus dims and darkens the rest of your Chrome or Firefox window with an overlay</li>
<li>Highlights the paragraph you’re reading with the ability to change the opacity of the background overlay</li>
<li>Easy to install extension with the ability to turn the feature on or off</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/fokus/flkkpmjbbpijiedjdgnhkcgopgnflehe?hl=en-US">Fokus Chrome Extension</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free
Compatibility: Chrome Extension and Firefox Add-On
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<h2>High Contrast</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>Google accessibility extension for high contrast</li>
<li>Contains various options for default color schemes for user’s preference</li>
<li>Keyboard shortcut to enable or disable extension</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/high-contrast/djcfdncoelnlbldjfhinnjlhdjlikmph?hl=en">High Contrast Chrome Extension</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free
Compatibility: Chrome Extension
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<h2>Lookout – Assisted vision</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>Google’s vision assistance app that utilizes a phone camera</li>
<li>Available Lookout modes include: text, explore, food labels, documents, and currency</li>
<li>Contains optical character recognition (OCR)</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.accessibility.reveal">Lookout – Assisted vision Application</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free
Compatibility: Android
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<h2>Microsoft Soundscape</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>Spatial audio app that provides audio cues for navigation</li>
<li>Customizable audio beacons</li>
<li>Describes your location, nearby markers, things around you, and ahead of you</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/research/product/soundscape/">Microsoft Soundscape Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free
Compatibility: iPhone
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<h2>NVDA Screen Reader</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>NonVisual Desktop Access (NVDA) is a free, open source screen reader built for Windows based operating system computers</li>
<li>Download to your computer directly or to a USB drive and run on any computer without installation</li>
<li>Works with many popular applications such as web browsers, email, and Microsoft Office programs</li>
<li>Ability to convert text into a Braille using Refreshable Braille Display</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://www.nvaccess.org/">NVDA Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free
Compatibility: Windows
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<h2>TapTapSee</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>Use this app to help identify everyday objects for anyone with a visual impairment or who is blind</li>
<li>Double tap the screen, take a picture of the object, and hear what the object is spoken out loud</li>
<li>Turn VoiceOver on to have the object description read out loud</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://www.taptapseeapp.com/">Tap TapSee Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free
Compatibility: iOS; Android

Vision

<h2>Ava</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>Real-time closed captioning for what is being said around the user</li>
<li>Use the app in meetings or conversations to see what people are saying</li>
<li>Basic Version: Caption one-on-one conversations or group conversations for up to 40 minutes at a time</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://www.ava.me/">Ava Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free or $9.95 per month for Premium 
Compatibility: Online Resource; iOS; Android
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<h2>CaptionMate</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>Real-time Captioning through AI technology for phone calls</li>
<li>View conversations on phone, tablet, or computer</li>
<li>Captions in 100 different languages</li>
<li>Not intended for in-person events, but can be used for any event that you can dial into</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://www.captionmate.com/">CaptionMate Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: free 
Compatibility: iOS; Android
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<h2>Live Transcribe &amp; Sound Notifications</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>Speech recognition software that generates real time transcriptions on Android devices</li>
<li>Set custom notifications</li>
<li>Save past transcriptions</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.audio.hearing.visualization.accessibility.scribe">Live Transcribe &amp; Sound Notifications Application</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free 
Compatibility: Android
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<h2>Otter.ai</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>Has a live transcribe feature for audio that utilizes AI software</li>
<li>The mobile and online platforms allow users to record, create notes from live transcripts, and share notes with others</li>
<li>Works with Zoom</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://otter.ai/">Otter.ai Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: free and $8.33 USD /month for Pro 
Compatibility: iOS; Android
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<h2>Rogervoice</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>Phone call captioning app</li>
<li>Unlimited calls with friends who also have the Rogervoice app</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://rogervoice.com/en/">Rogervoice Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free or $5.99/month for 1 hour plan 
Compatibility: iOS; Android

Hearing & Auditory

<h2>Keeble</h2>
Features: 
<ul>
<li>Accessible keyboard</li>
<li>Customizable settings including high contrast, enlarged font, and keyboard timing options</li>
<li>Offers word prediction and works with switch access and VoiceOver</li>
<li>More information: <a href="https://www.assistiveware.com/products/keeble">Keeble Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: $24.99
Compatibility: iOS
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<h2>Speech Assistant AAC</h2>
Features: 
<ul>
<li>Customizable text-to-speech communication app</li>
<li>Create, categorize, and quickly access phrases</li>
<li>Can be used during phone calls</li>
<li>Adjustable voice settings</li>
<li>More information: <a href="https://www.a-soft.nl/">Speech Assistant AAC Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: $19.99
Compatibility: iOS; Android
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<h2>TD Talk</h2>
Features: 
<ul>
<li>Text-to-speech communication app</li>
<li>Create phrases and select from various voice options</li>
<li>Offers word prediction when typing</li>
<li>Customizable keyboard settings</li>
<li>More information: <a href="https://us.tobiidynavox.com/products/td-talk">TD Talk Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free
Compatibility: iOS

Communication

<h2>Windows/Microsoft</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>Personalize your Windows Computer with any of the built-in Accessibility Features to support ease with vision, hearing, mobility, and learning</li>
<li>Features include Screen Reader/Text-to-Speech (Narrator), Magnification (Magnifier), Keys Commands (Mouse Keys), Speech-to-Text and Voice Control (Speech Recognition), Visual Notification to replace sounds, Keyboard on Screen, Toggle Keys, Adjustable Mouse Settings, High Contrast Schemes, Ability to Personalize the Appearance of the Computer including text, and more</li>
<li>Tutorial videos and help guides are available</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/accessibility/">Microsoft’s Accessibility Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free
Compatibility: Windows
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<h2>Apple Products</h2>
Features:
<ul>
<li>Personalize your Mac Computer with any of the built-in Accessibility Features to support ease with vision, hearing, reading, mobility, and learning</li>
<li>Features include Text-to-Speech, VoiceOver, Zoom, High Contrast, Sticky Keys, Speech-to-Text and Voice Control (Speech Recognition), Word Completion (Word Prediction), and more</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://www.apple.com/accessibility/">Apple’s Accessibility Website</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free
Compatibility: Mac, iPhone, iPad
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Android
Features:
<ul>
<li>Android devices have a series of apps and built-in accessibility tools. The Android Accessibility Suite is available to install on <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.marvin.talkback">Google Play</a></li>
<li>Features include Live transcribe, TalkBack, Live caption, Switch Access, Voice Access, and Sound Amplifier</li>
<li>More Information: <a href="https://www.android.com/accessibility/">Android’s Accessibility Website</a> and <a href="https://support.google.com/accessibility/android/answer/6006564">Android Accessibility Overview</a></li>
</ul>
Cost: Free
Compatibility: Mac, iPhone, iPad
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Assistive Technology

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