Looking to manage your time, money, or even files better? Are you looking for an online way to study on the go for tests? Do you need to answer emails in a flash? This list includes the best apps for all of these and more. Every college students wants to be more organized when a new semester starts, so start with new apps on your phone. We are all on our phones 24/7 so the best place to stay organized is on your phone. Notifications and easy to use apps allow users to be reminded of assignments and not find it a hassle to update the apps.

Here are some of the best FREE apps for students who are struggling to stay organized.

1. G Suite

G Suite is for all Google Apps, in one place. Users are able to access Sheets, Docs, Slides, Gmail, Calendar and more without having to download each separate application. Personally, I put all of my schoolwork in Google Drive to free up space on my computer and to back up all files. Also for my sorority, we use Sheets all the time to sign up for events and the only way they are editable on your phone is through the app.

2. Spotify

If you aren't on the Spotify trend yet, you need to be. Spotify is similar to Apple Music but easier to use and has way better curated playlists. Premium is $5 a month for students and comes with no ads, the ability to download music, unlimited skips, and now a Hulu subscription.

3. Chegg

Chegg has the cheapest and easiest way to buy and rent textbooks. They are a great shipping alternative if you don't have Amazon Prime.

4. Brainscape

Brainscape allows users to create and study flashcards within the app. They also have already made flashcards for big tests such as the MCAT and GRE, as well as for many different subjects and languages.

5. Duolingo

Duolingo is the best and most entertaining app for those who want to or are learning a new language. Their activities keep you engaged and aware of repetition.

6. Word Reference

Word Reference is the best app for those taking Spanish. The app makes it easy to find spanish words, translate, conjugate verbs and much more.

7. iHomework 2

This app is the best online planner that allows you to see your week, along with assignments and personal things that need to get done that week. You can easily see deadlines and information for all assignments and have the ability to plan out when to work on them in the app. You can plug in the weight scale of your classes, set alarms for assignments, and even see due assignments on your Apple Watch.

8. Canvas

If your university uses Canvas to manage assignments, the app is a great additive. If you need to email professors, students or look at assignments quickly, the app is great when away from your computer. You can even download assignments and turn in ones that are due.

9. Microsoft Office Mobile

This app has all Microsoft apps in one mobile spot. Users are able to use Powerpoint, Word, Excel and more within this one app.

10. Dashlane

Dashlane keeps all your passwords securely on one application. The app even helps create you create unique passwords to keep all of your information secure.

11. Mint

Mint is the best for organizing all of your financials. You can manage bank accounts, bills, investments, and credit cards within one app. Mint allows you to track spending, manage bills, see your credit score, and even help you manage money to spend.

12. Venmo

Do you need to pay a friend for the dinner they bought you or more? Venmo is the easiest way to send other money and you are able to connect bank accounts and cards with ease. The app even sends you a notification with a "caching" when someone pays you or requests money from you.

13. Circle of 6

This app allows you to put in the information of your 6 closest friends. When you are unsafe or in a bad situation, one click will send all 6 people a text saying that you need help, including your current location. This is great for walking on campus alone, at parties, on a fist date that is going wrong, or even in a worse situation.

14. GroupMe

Instead of transferring numbers in a group project for a class, GroupMe makes it easy to create a group chat without giving out numbers and blowing up your phone with annoying notifications.

15. Yelp

In a big college town with new restaurants to try? Yelp is great for finding good restaurants in your area with real review and pictures.

16. Uber

We have all heard of Uber, but some of us don't really use it until last minute. It's best to have the app downloaded if you need it quickly if you are in trouble or get lost, or just don't want to walk in the cold to a party.

17. LinkedIn

If you're looking for a job after college, LinkedIn is where you need to be. You can make a portfolio, add friends, and even look for jobs right on the app.

18. Microsoft Outlook

We all hate it when we get to class, only to find that it was cancelled and the email from our professor was sent out that morning. Outlook allows you to connect your email and get notifications for every new email, so you can get that extra sleep or easily email someone back.