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Education & Reference (1044 programs)

  1. PROS: Quick and easy to use. Convert to various book formats. Use in your browser if you don't want to download.
    CONS: Conversion is not 100% perfect.
  2. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Contains vast amount of information. Offers multiple languages. Articles can be shared with other apps. Easily searchable.
    CONS: Quality of information is variable. Coding for the encyclopaedia can take a while to learn. Material can be easily accessed online without app. Interface is bland.
  3. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Free to download and use. Packed with useful features.
    CONS: Only compatible with Windows. Does not come with actual ebooks.
  4. PROS: Excellent levels of customer service and support. Specific plans designed around specific business needs.
    CONS: There is no free version of the WebEx Player. After a trial period this software will have to be purchased. As this software is quite complex it could slow down in-house operating systems if they employ older hardware.
  5. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Makes it easy to clone DNA. Lots of powerful features for examining and cloning fragments.
    CONS: Highly complex. Requires specialised DNA knowledge to understand jargon.
  6. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: This is likely the best music editing software in the world today. Music notation and real-time note entry are simple.
    CONS: The software cannot export MusicXML or graphic files (sometimes used when writing scores). Sibelius is quite expensive and might not be applicable for those on a tight budget.
  7. PROS: Support for more than 50 languages. Automatic source language detection. Supports multiple file formats. Lets you create a custom dictionary.
    CONS: You need to be online. Really old UI. Microsoft Azure account requirement.
  8. License
    Trial version Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
  9. PROS: Great online and offline help - forums, tutorials, etc. Full-featured preview options. Excellent range of configuration options. Layout and appearance fully configurable.
    CONS: Slightly buggy.
  10. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
  11. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: User-friendly interface. Two modes of difficulty. No need for a microprocessor. Required programs included in installation.
    CONS: Can’t work with Windows Vista. The tutorial is a separate download. Installation times vary depending on operating system. Some instruction not working right.
  12. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Handy TAP function. Range of preset tempos.
    CONS: Doesn't save last tempo. Dated visual design. (Note to editor: the product is called Desktop Metronome. not Free Metronome. Here's the keywords to make the system accept the article; please delete. Free metronome free metronome).
  13. PROS: A PEGI rating ensures that no inappropriate material is present. A highly entertaining and immersive learning environment.
    CONS: Access to all problems and features will require a paid download. Some have complained that the app freezes their system.
  14. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Supports different chart layouts. Easy to use. Customisable colour schemes. Available in different languages.
    CONS: A little bit basic. Rather dull interface. No tutorial. Some features are a little bit tricky.
  15. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Works instantly. Turns your keyboard into a fully functioning piano.
    CONS: Customization and editing are tricky.
  16. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Open source. Cross platform. Customizable UI. Large community of users. Available in many languages.
    CONS: Does not have 3D CAD.
  17. License
    Free Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: Tons of customizations options. Syncs notes and bookmarks. Works well with comic books. Excellent library of content with samples. Ability to buy content from within the app. User reviews and ratings.
    CONS: App crashed several times during testing.
  18. License
    Demo Download
    Language
    English
    Platform
    windows
    PROS: License for the whole school. Can share data with handheld devices. Optimized for academic use. Can perform different data collection methods.
    CONS: Bland interface. Only intended for educational use.

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