This is The Campus Companion's guide to Iphone apps that every college freshman should download before heading off to college. If you have any suggestions don't be afraid to comment on the article page.

1. Free Iphone Apps Every College
Freshman Should Download
The Campus Companion

2. INDEX
• Social
• Educational
• Productivity
• Finances
• Music
• Utilities
• Entertainment
• Miscellaneous
• Other App Articles
• App Resources

3. SOCIAL APPS
All the major social apps you need to stay connected in
College.

4. • FB Mobile Information
• Demo Video
FACEBOOK • Download
You can do almost anything on Facebook mobile that you can do on
regular Facebook. This is a MUST HAVE for any entering college
freshman. When you meet someone you think is cool add them as a
friend before you forget.

5. • Twitter Information
• Demo Video
TWITTER • Download
If you’re a true twitter junkie this is the app for you. Like the
Facebook mobile app, you can do anything with mobile twitter
that you can do with twitter on your computer.

6. • App Information
• Demo Video
SKYPE • Download
When you get to college chances are that you’ll get lonely and
homesick. Skype is a great way to keep in touch with friends and
family . Unlike Iphone “Face Time”, you are able to share files
and other features.

7. • App Information
• Demo Video
LinkedIn • Download
As a college student you SHOULD start working on your resume
the second you step on campus. LinkedIn is the future of
resumes, networking, and anything related to your professional
life. It’s essentially Facebook for your professional life.

8. • Hey Tell Information
HEY TELL
• Demo Video
• Download
Hey Tell will transform your Iphone into a walkie talkie. This may sound
superfluous, but you should try it anyways. It is quite fun and
remarkably addicting. It is great for talking to that cute girl or boy you
are trying to court from across campus.

9. • Bump Information
• Demo Video
BUMP • Download
Bump lets you share almost anything contained in your Iphone.
The concept is simple… Just bump your phones and the
information is transferred. It is a truly FANTASTIC app.

10. SOCIAL APPS HONORABLE MENTIONS
• Tumblr – Blogging app.
• Wordpress – Blogging app.
• StumbleUpon – Browse
through random internet
websites. GREAT for
boredom.
• Tweetdeck – Manage all of
your major social accounts in
one place.
• Foursquare – Check in. Find
your friends. Unlock your
city.

11. EDUCATIONAL
Iphone apps that will help you achieve academically.

12. • Flashcard Information
• Download
Flashcard*
There are a ton of sites out there that provide pre-made flashcards on a
variety of subjects. This app isn’t an all encompassing solution, but it is
a great starting point for students studying on the go. It uses the
popular flashcard site Quizlet to supply college students with amazingly
helpful flashcards.

13. • Wikipanion Info
WIKIPANION
• Demo Video
• Download
Wikipedia is the number one site that students go to when they
begin researching a topic. Having this handy app on your phone
allows to do a little research on whatever subject wherever you are

14. • Blackboard Info
BLACKBOARD
• Demo Video
• Download
Many schools now use the web-based learning and teaching software
Blackboard to control their learning experience. With this app you will now
be able to access Blackboard on the go! If you’re school doesn’t use
Blackboard then you obviously shouldn’t bother with this app.

15. • MyHomework Info
MyHomework
• Demo Video
• Download
MyHomework lets you keep yourself constantly on track when it comes to
your school work. Use this app to keep tabs on when your homework is
due, when you have classes, and virtually anything else school related.

16. • Google Translate
GOOGLE TRANSLATE • Demo Video
• Download
Most colleges have a mandatory language requirement that you must complete
before you are able to graduate. Google translate is great for when you are trying
to complete homework, and can even help you communicate when you are doing a
study abroad session. It’s voice recognition allows to to say a phrase in English and
translate it into almost any language!

17. • Rate My Professors
• Download
RATE MY PROFESSORS
It’s always a good idea to get a feel for a professor before you
sign up for their class. The rate my professors app allows you to
look up a professor before you decide to sign up for their class.

18. • Dictionary Information
DICTIONARY
• Demo Video
• Download
Never buy a paperback dictionary ever again. This app serves as
a pocket dictionary / thesaurus, and will even deliver you a
“word of the day” should you desire it!

19. • Words with Friends Info
• Demo Video
• Download
WORDS WITH FRIENDS
Words with Friends is a way for you to play, what is essentially
Scrabble, with friends on an ongoing basis via your Iphone.
Whether you are bored in class or lounging on the couch in your
dorm room, Words With Friends will keep you entertained. This
great app is brought to you by Zynga.

20. • Stanza Information
• Demo Video
STANZA • Download
As far as free Iphone e-book applications are concerned Stanza
is probably the best. If you are a ravenous reader devouring
book after book, you should download this app immediately.

21. • Chegg Information
• Demo Video
CHEGG • Download
You should be shopping around to try and save money on your
textbooks. You can often times save yourself hundreds of dollars
over the course of a semester. One way to do this is by renting
your books from Chegg.

22. • Cramster Info
• Download
CRAMSTER
This app is great for helping you with your homework. It virtually
does your homework for you! This company is now owned by
the textbook renting company Chegg, so you can expect the
same kind of quality as you would from the Chegg app!

23. EDUCATIONAL HONORABLE MENTIONS
Easy Bib –Bibliographies made
easy.
Etextbooks – e-textbooks
provided by Course Smart.
Ihomework – Homework and
class management app.
Mental Case – Flashcards app.
ibookshelf – Top ranked books.

24. ENTERTAINMENT
Iphone apps for when you need to unwind, relax, and get a
little weird.

25. • AroundMe Info
• Demo Video
AROUNDME • Download
When you first step foot on your college campus you are going
to wonder “so what the hell is there to do around here?”
AroundMe will assist you in answering this question, and it will
do it with great depth and breadth.

26. • Remote Information
REMOTE
• Demo Video
• Download
This app turns your Iphone into a remote for itunes or Apple TV. It is
fantastic for when you throw a house party or are lounging with some
friends. Simply configure the app to communicated with your
computer or TV, and you can control the music that plays remotely
from your Iphone wherever you are in the house.

27. • Fandango Information
• Demo Video
FANDANGO • Download
Fandango lets you find movies playing around you and order
tickets in advance so that you don’t have to go through the
trouble of buying them when you get there. This is a great app
for anyone, but especially college students.

28. • Urban Spoon Info
URBAN SPOON
• Demo Video
• Download
Urban Spoon solves the age-old dilemma of “Where should I eat
tonight?” Simply shake your Iphone and you have the answer. If you
don’t like the suggestion just shake it again. No more arguing with
friends over where you should eat. No more 30 minute debates that
result in a dissatisfying choice.

29. • Sportacular Info
SPORTACULAR
• Demo Video
• Download
Sportacular lets you keep up to date with personalized information on your
favorite teams, players, leagues, etc. This app routinely championed as the
best sports app around.

30. • Trip Advisor Info
TRIP ADVISOR
• Demo Video
• Download
Trip advisor will help you plan an amazing trip whether you are just going on a
spontaneous road trip, flying to Vegas, or going to some exotic location for
spring break.

31. ENTERTAINMENT HONORABLE MENTIONS
Instagram – Photo
Sharing app that lets
you manipulate
photos
Epicurious – Recipes
for any occasion
Yelp – Ratings for
places to
eat, shop, drink, play,
relax, and much more

32. DRINKING
Iphone apps that will help you go out on the town HARD.

33. • Drinking Games Info
DRINKING GAMES
• Download
Look up drinking games with this app. It helps your make sure
you are playing a game right, and find a new game to play if you
want to be adventurous. This app is sure to liven up your party.

34. • Mixology Info
MIXOLOGY • Demo Video
• Download
Mixology is perfect for deciding the “drink of the week” or
coming up with a drink on the spot. It’s a great way to mix things
up and get the party started.

35. • Crunk Dial Info
• Download
CRUNKDIAL
If you’ve gone to college you know that there are going to be
nights when you get really drunk, and call people you probably
shouldn’t. At least make it interesting with CrunkDial.

36. • Call a Taxi Info
CALL A TAXI
• Download
You’re going to need to get rides everywhere your freshman year. This app is fantastic
for when you need to get a ride to the airport or anywhere else.
Also, DO NOT BE AFRAID to call a taxi when you are too drunk to drive. You’re parents
would rather foot your 50 dollar taxi bill than buy you a coffin because you wrapped
your car around a tree.

37. DRINKING HONORABLE MENTIONS
Drinkspiration – This app is a
great way to view a variety of
drinks. It is made by Absolut Vodka.
8,500 drinks – Drink recipes.
R-U-Buzzed? BAC
Calculator – This app won’t give
you a reliable BAC reading, but it is
still highly amusing.

38. MUSIC
Iphone apps that will tame your insatiable appetite for new
and exciting music.

39. • Shazam Info
• Demo Video
SOUNDHOUND or SHAZAM • Download
• SoundHound Info
• Demo Video
• Download
Both Shazam and Sound Hound allow you to figure out who made that great
song you are listening to on the radio. Simply tap a button and you have the
answer. No longer will you hear a great song, and be left wondering “Gah! I
wonder who that was…”

40. • Pandora Information
• Demo Video
PANDORA • Download
Pandora is an internet radio app that is based of the music genome project. It
creates playlists based on your individual taste in music. It is great for when
you want to discover new music, or just don’t feel like controlling what is
playing on your iPod. Set up a station, and relax. This app is fantastic for when
you go to the beach!

41. • MixCloud Information
• Demo Video
MIXCLOUD • Download
Like Pandora, Mixcloud is another internet based playlist app
that allows you to explore music. Try it out if you don’t like
Pandora.

42. • Stub Hub Info
STUB HUB
• Demo Video
• Download
If you like going to concerts or other stadium events this is the
app for you. Stub Hub makes buying tickets to your favorite
artists and events extremely easy.

43. • Spotify Info
• Demo Video
SPOTIFY • Download
The greatly anticipated Spotify just recently entered the US
market to a very welcoming crowd. However, most people still
aren’t even aware it exists! Check out this app and start
streaming music to your Iphone immediately.

44. • Live Nation Info
• Download
LIVE NATION
Use Live Nation to discover what artists are playing in your
area, find tickets, and explore the venues. Live nation is a great
app for true music lovers, and keeps you up to date with the
local music scene.

45. MUSIC HONORABLE MENTIONS
Tap DJ – Pocket DJ
app.
Last Fm – Listen to
music.

46. PRODUCTIVITY
Iphone apps for the ambitious young college student.

47. • Evernote Information
• Demo Video
EVERNOTE • Download
This is a MUST HAVE app for ANYONE, but especially college
students. There is not point in trying to explain all the note
taking features of Evernote in one paragraph. DOWNLOAD IT.
PLAY WITH IT. LOVE IT. It will make your college experience a lot
easier.

48. • OneNote Information
ONENOTE
• Demo Video
• Download
OneNote is better suited as a note taking computer application.
However, with the OneNote app you can access all of your notes from
your Windows Skydrive account if you are ever on the run and can’t
use a computer. If you don’t know what OneNote is, check it out. You
will never buy another paper notebook for college ever again.

49. • Dropbox Info
• Demo Video
DROPBOX • Download
Download drop box on your computer, sync all your files to the
cloud, and access those files from other computers and your
Iphone wherever you are.

50. • RTM Info
• Demo Video
REMEMBER THE MILK • Download
There is a brigade of Iphone “T0-DO” list apps on the market. However,
this is by far one of the most complete solutions. Download it and
take it for a spin this week. At the end of the week you may find
yourself a lot less stressed, and much more productive.

51. PRODUCTIVITY HONORABLE MENTIONS
Wunderlist – To-do list
app.
Documents To Go –
Document editing on
Iphone for
excel, word, powerpoi
nt etc.
Dragon – Voice
Recognition.

52. FINANCES
Iphone apps that will help college students manage (and
start to understand) their finances.

53. • App Information
MINT
• Demo Video
• Download
This app is a MUST HAVE for any college student trying to
control and understand their finances. Check out the features
page, and DOWNLOAD IT NOW. PERIOD. NO ARGUMENTS. Your
parents might even make you once they realize they can spy on
your every financial transaction

54. • Campus Books Info
• Download
CAMPUS BOOKS
In terms of renting textbooks Chegg is King. However, if you are
looking to purchase textbooks you should use Campus Books.
This is a shopping bot that will search a wide range of book
retailers to find you the cheapest deal. It even delivers results
from Chegg.

55. • Spot Me Information
SPOT ME
• Download
Ever feel like you’re the kid that always gets hit up for money
when your friends don’t have any? This app will help you get in
touch with your inner loan shark. Spot Me will make sure you
never feel taken advantage of financially ever again.

56. • Square Information
SQUARE • Demo Video
• Download
Square allows you to accept credit card payments directly through your
Iphone. This app only made the list because we’ve seen it used at house
parties to collect cash from those annoying uninvited guests that “don’t have
any cash”. We thought that was a really cool use for the app. It could also be
used to collect money from those moochers that owe you money “but don’t
have cash”. Square will even send you a free scanner!

57. • Skyscanner Info
• Demo Video
SKYSCANNER • Download
Whether you are scheduling your routine visit back to mom and
dad’s house or you want to book a last minute trip to Las
Vegas, this app will find you the cheapest flights available!

58. • ATM Hunter Info
ATM HUNTER
• Demo Video
• Download
This handy Iphone app, brought to you by Mastercard, allows you to
find an ATM WHEREVER you are. In seconds you can locate an ATM as
opposed to hunting around the town and inquiring about ATM’s at
local convenience stores and gas stations.

59. FINANCES HONORABLE MENTIONS
Shop Savvy – Bar code
scanner and price
comparison.
Mooch – Track who
owes you money.
Craigslist - Search
Craigslist listings.

60. HEALTH
Apps to keep college students healthy, fit, and avoid the
freshman 15.

61. • Lose It Information
• Demo Video
LOSE IT! • Download
This is one of the best Iphone fitness apps on the market. Track
your food intake and exercise, budget your calorie
intake, monitor almost every aspect of your fitness with this
app. There are a ton of very impressive features included in this
app.

62. • IMapMyRun Info
• Demo Video
IMAPMYRUN • Download
Running is a great way to stay in shape in college. Anyone can
run, and this app will help you make the most of the experience.
Get real time tracking, in depth stats, and other cool features
delivered to you about your run!

63. • Shopping List Info
• Demo Video
GROCERY LIST • Download
You’re in college now… Mom and dad aren’t going to do all the grocery
shopping. It’s up to you to remember to get laundry detergent, coffee, and
other miscellaneous items you took for granted as a high school student. This
app will help you remember everything you need to get if you are especially
forgetful. Just add the items to your list as you think of them.

64. HEALTH HONORABLE MENTIONS
Fitness Buddy – View
exercise demos, and work
out more efficiently.
RunKeeper – Record your
runs, and other cool
features.

65. UTILITIES
Iphone apps that will help you with everyday college
chores, activities, and occurrences.

66. • Ihome Sleep Info
IHOME SLEEP
• Demo Video
• Download
Don’t bother buying an alarm clock for college. Just download
this app and you can wake up to your favorite music, track your
sleep patterns, and much much more.

67. • Find my Phone Info
•
FIND MY IPHONE
Demo Video
• Download
Chances are likely that you will lose or have your Iphone stolen in
college (especially if you have been drinking). Save your friends the
annoyance of returning those “lost my phone” Facebook
messages, and just download this app. You’ll be able to recover your
phone in no time, and save yourself a lot of money in the process.

68. • Flashlight Info
• Download
FLASHLIGHT
This app turns your Iphone into a flashlight by utilizing your
Iphone’s LED camera flash. You can control how long the flash
stays on, and it will illuminate the room without you having to
fumble around in the dark to find a flashlight. We just saved
your $5, you’re welcome. LUMOS!

69. • Wi-Fi Finder Info
WI-FI FINDER
• Video Demo
• Download
There are going to be countless times when you need to access
the internet but don’t have access to a Wi-Fi network. This app
gives you the capability of finding a Wi-Fi network whenever you
desire.

70. UTILITIES HONORABLE MENTIONS
Sit or Squat: Bathroom
Finder – Find a bathroom
anywhere you go no matter
what.
Red Laser- Bar and QR code
reader for almost anything.

71. MISCELLANEOUS
Iphone apps that are awesome that we couldn’t find a
perfect category for.

72. NEWS, NEWS, NEWS
There really is no one suggestion for where you should get your
news. This is largely a matter of personal taste. Here are a
couple of the best news apps for college students. As a college
student you should probably be reading these on a daily basis in
an attempt to keep abreast on current events.

73. • PadMapper Info
PADMAPPER
• Demo Video
• Download
You are going to have to go apartment hunting in college. This app takes all the
pain out of the apartment hunting process. Search listings aggregated from a
variety of sources, view photos, see listings on a Google map, and filter them
based on a host of factors. It will also grab Walk Score Information for each
apartment. This is truly the best apartment hunting app!

74. • AppZilla Info
APPZILLA
• Demo Video
• Download
This app is actually a grouping of very useful apps for almost anything
you can think of. It’s got everything from games to productivity apps.
You need to download it to really grasp the magnitude of how much
this collection offers.

75. THANK YOU FOR READING!
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76. APP RESOURCES
Chances are that if you can think of it… there is an Iphone app for it. These
are some great resources to help you feed you “App Madness”.

77. OTHER GREAT ARTICLES TO FUEL
YOUR APP MADNESS
• http://iphone.appstorm.net/roundups/productivity-roundups/100-
universal-apps-that-run-on-both-iphone-and-ipad/
• http://collegetimes.us/15-best-iphone-apps-for-english-majors/
• http://collegetimes.us/10-best-iphone-apps-for-science-majors/
• http://www.makeuseof.com/pages/best-iphone-apps
• http://iphone.appstorm.net/roundups/lifestyle-roundups/80-apps-
to-learn-a-new-language/
• http://www.slideshare.net/joshclark/best-iphone-apps-the-
musthave-downloads
• http://www.slideshare.net/djc1805/iphone-apps-what-how-why
• http://appadvice.com/applists/show/back-to-school-iphone-apps
• http://www.techradar.com/news/computing/apple/top-40-best-
free-iphone-apps-663484
• http://my.safaribooksonline.com/book/hardware-and-
gadgets/9780596806170