Free — the one word that causes all college students to stop in their paths and turn their heads. These phone apps are the epitome of free; they're free to download AND some will even result in free stuff. How much better could it get?
Hooked
Hooked is currently the '#1 College Food and Drink App.' This app is literally great. You put in your location (aka your campus) and the rest is left up to the app. Within seconds, it will pop up with local deals within around a 10 miles radius for free and discounted food. It even shows how much longer the deal is running for. Don't worry — it is constantly updating itself with the newest deals.
Pocket Points
This app is a win-win. It rewards you for not using your phone during class. Every time you enter a class, you simply open up the app and close your phone. During the duration of class, you earn points. Over time, these points add up and will eventually lead to free stuff, ranging from free sandwiches to BOGO smoothies. So, basically, you're getting free stuff AND improving your attention in class.
Crimson2Go
This app is an essential for UA students. Do you ever have such a strong food craving, but don't want to put in the effort to go out and get it? That's where Crimson2Go helps you out. With this app, you can order from local restaurants online and they will deliver it to you at a specified time. Talk about convenient, am I right?
Timbre
Timbre is great because it hooks you up with the 411 in local music shows. All you need to do is put in your location info. It will give you the performances near you, let you listen to snippets of the band's music, and allow you to purchase tickets. Honestly, a perfect trifecta.
WiseDrinking
Whether you're partying all night or just hanging and drinking with a few friends, it's important to stay safe. This app allows you to track how many drinks you've had and can interpret your BAC based upon that and some basic stats about yourself that you input (height, weight, gender, and the last time you ate). The app also informs you when it thinks you should stop drinking and when it's time to leave. Additionally, since your mind may not fully be there, the app uses your location to see where the closest public transportation hubs are to you. Just remember to not drink and drive!
Quizlet
Quizlet is actually the saver of lives. You have the option to see flashcards that other people made about your topic. Or, you can make your own and use various functions to either study them it to see how well you know your material. It's great for on-the-go learning.
Philo
Staying up to date on your fave TV shows can be hard to do in college, especially with nighttime classes, homework, and clubs. That's where Philo comes in handy-- you can record your favorite shows and watch them later on your laptop or your phone. No need to fall behind while at college.
Waze
Tired of hitting endless amounts of traffic while driving to and from school? Well, then this is the app for you. Waze is a navigation app that allows you to connect with other drivers nearby to see real-time traffic info, road stops, police sightings, etc. In the log run, this app will totes save you time and money.
Waitr
Don't you absolutely hate when you have a food craving, but the lines are out the door? Well, luckily Waitr puts an end to that. It allows you to see menus, avoid the lines, and order your favorite meals. If you're a regular diner, you can even save your fave foods for the app to remember!
Layout
It's a struggle when you've had a simply bodacious weekend, but don't want to double or triple post on insta. Layout is such a great collage-making app that allows you to pick, choose, and organize how you want your pics to be laid out. Super helpful and super easy.
