Back to school season is around the corner. Almost all software and hardware vendors offer huge discounts and free stuff for students. Freemake has recently prepared free video conversion options for PS Vita and Xbox fans, so you can relax after hard studies. Meanwhile for studies, you can buy a new Microsoft Surface or Nokia Lumia Windows Phone at alluringly low price. Since Windows Store is loaded with free excellent apps for students, let’s find 10 best apps for Windows Phone and Surface to boost your productivity and grades.

1. Google

It’s impossible imagine a contemporary student without Google search. It surfs millions of pages to bring you the best results that you can use in your tests, presentations and reports. Thus, Google app should be first to install on a new Nokia Lumia.

2. Facebook

Facebook is a great messenger by the way. If you need help from a fellow-student, just open your Facebook account. But remember time flies on Facebook, so don’t get lost there.

3. Evernote

Evernote remembers everything for you. This essential free note taking app is available on Windows Phones for all students. Thanks to Evernote, you can take down key info and work with it later at your computer or a tablet.

4. SkyDrive

Microsoft SkyDrive is a free file storage. It let upload all educational files like videos, tutorials, photos or e-books. With SkyDrive you can always access them in a university.

5. Skype

Skype is good for phone calls and multi-person chats. If you plan to arrange an event or go out after studies, Skype is your best assistant.

6. Adobe Reader

Adobe Reader is well known for all Windows software users. On a Windows Phone, Adobe Reader will enable you to view documents and e-text books.

7. Notepad Free

Like Evernote, Notepad Free can save your short notes on the go and even sync them with your Dropbox account. It’s a good app for capturing your ideas at school.

8. Audible – Audiobooks

Audible web service has a special app for Microsoft Windows Phone owners. Now you can listen to scientific audio books from your phone if you have an Audible subscription.

9. Khan Academy

Khan Academy is a free unofficial app that is made for browsing Khan Academy website. There you can learn math, physics, finance and other subjects.

10. Timer

Timer will always help you to be on time at your college. Thanks to this app, you won’t miss a new meeting or exam. So take your time to download Timer onto your Windows Phone.

Now it’s your turn to say which app you use on Windows Phone!