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AppPriceSearch termCategoryPurposeAndroid versionPrice
Adobe Acrobat ReaderFreeAcrobate-ReadersRead PDF filesAdobe Acrobat ReaderFree
Advanced English Dictionary and ThesaurusFreeEnglishGeneral Class ToolsAn English dictionary and thesaurus.Advanced English & ThesaurusFree
AutoCAD 360FreeAutoCAD 360Construction & Engineering StudiesCreate, view, edit, and share AutoCAD DWG drawings/files.AutoCAD 360Free
Autodesk BIM 360 FieldFreeBIM 360 FieldConstruction & Engineering StudiesCollaborate and manage issues/checklists/drawings for construction and capital project management.BIM 360 TeamFree
Bamboo Paper - NotebookFreeBamboo PaperDesign / Media ToolsTake notes, sketch, and draw.Bamboo PaperFree
Bb Student by BlackboardFreeBb StudentConnectLogin to your GBC blackboard account to view your course work info and interact with your class.Bb StudentFree
BIMx - Building Information Model eXplorerFreeBIMxConstruction & Engineering StudiesView ARCHICAD models.BIMx - BIM eXplorerFree
Bluefire ReaderFreeBluefire Readere-ReadersRead and store e-books, including ones from the library databases.Unavailable for Android.Free
Calculator HD - FreeFreeCalculatorGeneral Class ToolsPerform basic or scientific calculations.No longer sold in Play store.
CBC NewsFreeCBC NewsNewsView CBC news articles and videos.CBC NewsFree
Chrome - web browser by GoogleFreeChromeWeb BrowsersBrowse the web.Chrome Browser - GoogleFree
ConnexionsFreeConnexionsNewsGBC NewsletterUnavailable for Android.
Dragon DictationFreeDictationAccessibility AidsCreate documents via dictation with this speech to text app.Dragon AnywhereFree
Drawvis FreeFreeDrawvisFreeConstruction & Engineering StudiesView/annotate AutoCAD DXF files.Unavailable for Android.
DropboxFreeDropboxCloud StorageStore, share, upload and download files from anywhere.DropboxFree
ebraryFreeebrarye-ReadersView/read e-books and reports from LLC's ProQuest Ebrary database.Unavailable for Android.
Evernote - stay organizedFreeEvernoteGeneral Class ToolsOrganize and take notes.Evernote - stay organizedFree
Google app - Search made just for mobileFreeGoogleFind info / DirectionsFind various information, ranging from weather, movie times and restaurant locations, to calorie counts.GoogleFree
Google DocsFreeGood DocsCollaborateCreate/collaborate/share documents, as well as open/edit/save MS Word documentsGoogle DocsFree
Google Drive - free online storage from GoogleFreeDriveCloud StorageStore, share, upload and download files from anywhere.Google DriveFree
iMovieFree for iOS 10+ iMovieDesign / Media ToolsView and create/edit videos.n/a
Inspire Pro FreeFreeInspire ProDesign / Media ToolsCreate/edit images via realistic paint and drawing experiences.Unavailable for Android.
KeynoteFree for iOS 10+ KeynoteProductivity ToolsCreate/edit slideshows/presentations.n/a
KindleFreeKindlee-ReadersRead e-books, magazines, newspapers, etc.Amazon KindleFree
Kobo Reading AppFreeKobo eBookse-ReadersRead e-books, magazines, newspapers, etc.Kobo ebooks - Read BooksFree
LinkedIn LearningFreeLinkedIn LearningVideo TutorialsView online video tutorials (fully transcripted) to learn new skills in design, technology, and businessLinkedIn LearningFree
Magnifier (TiAu) - FreeFreeMagnifierAccessibility AidsMagnify items via your device's camera with this visual aid.MagnifierFree
Magnifiying Glass with Light - digital magnifier with flashlightFreeMag. LightAccessibility AidsMagnify and illuminate items via your device's camera with this visual aid.Magnifying Glass FlashlightFree
Microsoft ExcelFreeExcelProductivity ToolsCreate spreadsheets.Microsoft ExcelFree
Microsoft PowerPointFreePowerPointProductivity ToolsCreate slideshows/presentations.Microsoft PowerPointFree
Microsoft WordFreeWordProductivity ToolsCreate/edit text documents.Microsoft WordFree
My Scans, best document to PDF scannerFreeMy ScansAccessibility AidsTake a photo to convert the image to a text-based, searchable PDF file with email/print options.My Scans - Best PDF ScannerFree
NaturalReader Text to SpeechFreeNatural ReadAccessibility AidsHave your device read aloud for you with this text-to-speech reader.No longer sold in Play Store.
NearpodFreeNearpodCollaborateParticipate in live quizzing and polling in classes.NearpodFree
NumbersFree for iOS 10+ NumbersProductivity ToolsCreate/edit spreadsheets.n/a
OneDriveFreeOneDriveCloud StorageStore, share, upload, and download files from anywhere.Microsoft OneDriveFree
PagesFree for iOS 10+ PagesProductivity ToolsWord processing app for creating/editing text documents.n/a
Paper by FiftyThree - Sketch, Diagram, Take NotesFreePaperGeneral Class ToolsMerge to-do lists, notes, photos, and sketches together, to organize thoughts and inspirations.Unavailable for Android.
PenultimateFreePenultimateGeneral Class ToolsTake notes through handwriting directly on your device, and sync it with the Evernote organizer.Unavailable for Android.
PlanGrid - Construction Management & PunchlistFreePlanGridConstruction & Engineering StudiesCollaborate on construction projects. This management app is for contractors and architects and includes a punchlist tool.PlanGrid - for ConstructionFree
Rio GrandeRioGrandeFashion & Jewellery StudiesFind the daily market prices for precious metals. *No longer sold on iTunes.N/ANo longer sold in Play store.
RoomScan Pro - The app that draws floor plans by itself$6.99 (CAD)RoomScanConstruction & Engineering StudiesDraw floor plans by touching each wall with your device, and letting the app draw by itself.Unavailable for Android.
SayTextSayTextAccessibility AidsUse your device to scan images of text, and have it read aloud back to you or the option to email the text. *No longer available on iTunes.N/AUnavailable for Android.
Scan - QR Code and Barcode Reader$2.79 (CAD)ScanGeneral Class ToolsScan QR and BarcodesQR & Barcode ScannerFree
ScanToPDF Mobile FreeFreeScanToPDF Mobile FreeDesign / Media ToolsTurn your phone or ipad into a scanner and convert images/photos to PDF.My ScansFree
Sketchbook Express for iPadFreeSketchBookXDesign / Media ToolsPaint, draw or sketch.SketchBook - draw and paintFree
Skype for iPadFreeSkypeConnectChat / phone / video conferencing.SkypeFree
Socrative StudentFreeSocrativeCollaborateParticipate in live quizzing and polling in classes.Socrative StudentFree
StarbucksFreeStarbucksFind info / DirectionsFind the nearest Starbucks location, and order/pay via your device.StarbucksFree
The Calgary HeraldFreeCH NewsNewsView Calgary Herald news articles and videos.The Calgary HeraldFree
The Cut on the RunwayFreeThe CutFashion & Jewellery StudiesFind the latest fashion news, videos, and photos.Unavailable for Android.
Timmy Time (Tim Hortons locations)FreeTimmy TimeFind info / DirectionsFind the nearest Tim Hortons location.No longer sold in Play Store
Toronto StarFreeTorontoStarNewsView Toronto Star newspaper.Toronto StarFree
Toronto SUN+FreeSUN+NewsView Toronto Sun newspaper.Toronto SUN+Free
TouchCast Studio: Annotate and Explain AnythingFreeTouchCastProductivity ToolsCreate and share interactive videos.Unavailable for Android.
TRANOIFreeTranoi 2015Fashion & Jewellery StudiesFind comprehensive information about international fashion tradeshow, TRANOI.Unavailable for Android.
TwitterFreeTwitterConnectSocial media - microblogging.TwitterFree
YouTube - Watch and Share Videos, Music & ClipsFreeYouTubeVideo TutorialsView/share videos online.YouTubeFree

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AppPriceSearch termCategoryPurposeAndroid versionPrice
Adobe Acrobat ReaderFreeAdobe Acrobate-ReadersRead PDF filesAdobe Acrobat ReaderFree
Adobe Digital EditionsFreeDigital Editionse-ReadersRead and store e-books, PDFs, and EPUBS.Adobe Digital EditionsFree
Advanced English Dictionary and ThesaurusFreeEnglishGeneral Class ToolsAn English dictionary and thesaurus.Advanced English & ThesaurusFree
Bb Student by BlackboardFreeBb StudentConnectLogin to your GBC blackboard account to view your coursework info and interact with your class.Bb StudentFree
Bluefire ReaderFreeBluefire Readere-ReadersRead and store e-books, including ones from the library databases.Unavailable for Android.Free
Bonebox - Dental LiteFreeDental - LiteDental StudiesInteractive anatomy info, special focus: dental.Bonebox - Dental LiteFree
Calculator HD - FreeFreeCalculatorGeneral Class ToolsPerform basic or scientific calculations.Unavailable for Android.n/a
Chrome - web browser by GoogleFreeChromeWeb BrowsersBrowse the web.Chrome Browser - GoogleFree
Complete AnatomyFreeC. AnatomyAnatomy StudiesInteractive anatomy info.Unavailable for Androidn/a
Dictionary.com Dictionary & ThesaurusFreeDictionaryGeneral Class ToolsEnglish dictionary.No longer sold in the Play StoreFree
Diigo BrowserFreeDiigo BrowserWeb BrowsersRead-it-later app, with annotating function, while web browsing.n/an/a
DropboxFreeDropboxCloud StorageStore, share, upload and download files from anywhere.DropboxFree
EBSCO eBooksFreeEBSCO eBookse-ReadersRead and store e-books, PDFs, and EPUBS from EBSCO database.Currently not functionaln/a
Essential Anatomy 5$34.99 (CAD)Ess. Anatomy 5Anatomy StudiesInteractive anatomy info.Essential Anatomy 3 (#5unavailable)$12.99 (USD)
Essential Skeleton 4FreeEss. Skeleton 4Anatomy StudiesInteractive anatomy info.Essential Skeleton 3 (#4 unavailable)Free
Evernote - stay organizedFreeEvernoteGeneral Class ToolsFor organizing and notetaking.Evernote - stay organizedFree
FacebookFreeFacebookConnectKeep in touch with your classmates.FacebookFree
Firefox web browserFreeFirefoxWeb BrowsersBrowse the web.Firefox Browser fast & privateFree
Google DocsFreeGood DocsProductivity ToolsCreate/edit/collaborate/share documents, as well as open/edit/save MS Word documents.Google DocsFree
Google Drive - free online storage from GoogleFreeDriveCloud StorageStore, share, upload and download files from anywhere.Google DriveFree
iBooksFreeiBookse-ReadersRead and store e-books, PDFs, e-audiobooks, etc.Unavailable for Android.n/a
iBookshelf LiteFreeiBookshelfe-ReadersRead e-books, magazines, newspapers, etc.Unavailable for Android.n/a
iMovieFreeiMovieDesign / Media ToolsView and create/edit videos.Unavailable for Android.n/a
iTriageFreeiTriageNursing StudiesFor looking up healthcare info, including doctors, medications, and symptoms.No longer sold in the Play store.Free
iTunes UFreeiTunes UConnectInstructional tool to post lessons and communicate with your students/instructors.Unavailable for Android.n/a
KeynoteFreeKeynoteProductivity ToolsCreate/edit slideshows/presentations.Unavailable for Android.n/a
KindleFreeKindlee-ReadersRead e-books, magazines, newspapers, etc.Amazon KindleFree
Kobo Reading AppFreeKobo eBookse-ReadersRead e-books, magazines, newspapers, etc.Kobo ebooks - Read BooksFree
LinkedIn LearningFreeLinkedIn LearningVideo TutorialsView online video tutorials (fully transcripted) to learn new creative/design, technology, and business skills.LinkedInLearningFree
Lippincott's NCLEX-RN: Comprehensive, Fast Facts, Medical-Surgical, Psychiatric and Mental Health, Alternate Format Questions, Maternal-Neonatal, Pediatric.n/aNCLEX-RNNursing StudiesLippincott's collection of study aid samples for NCLEX-RN exam. *No longer available on iTunes in this exact package.Unavailable for Android.n/a
Lippincott's Q&A Review for NCLEX-RNn/aBillingsNursing StudiesStudy aid for NCLEX-RN. *No longer available on iTunes.NCLEX-RN Lippincott Q&A ReviewFree
Magnifiying Glass with Light - digital magnifier with flashlightFreeMag. LightAccessibility AidsMagnify and illuminate items via your device's camera with this visual aid.Magnifying Glass FlashlightFree
Microsoft ExcelFreeExcelProductivity ToolsCreate/edit spreadsheets.Microsoft ExcelFree
Microsoft PowerPointFreePowerPointProductivity ToolsCreate/edit slideshows/presentations.Microsoft PowerPointFree
Microsoft WordFreeWordProductivity ToolsWord processing app for creating/editing text documents.Microsoft WordFree
NaturalReader Text to SpeechFreeNatural ReadAccessibility AidsHave your device read aloud for you with this text-to-speech reader.No longer sold in the Play Store.Free
NBDE II Dental Exam Stanford ReviewFreeNBDE IIDental StudiesStudy aid for NBDE Dental ExamUnavailable for Android.n/a
NearpodFreeNearpodCollaborateParticipate in live quizzing and polling in classes.NearpodFree
NotabilityFreeNotabilityGeneral Class ToolsFor notetaking.Unavailable for Android.n/a
NumbersFreeNumbersProductivity ToolsCreate/edit spreadsheets.Unavailable for Android.n/a
Nursing Care Plans - NANDA 2016FreeNursing PlansNursing StudiesNursing care plan resource.Unavailable for Android.n/a
OmnioFreeOmnioNursing StudiesAll-in-one clinical resource, for accessing medical info.Unavailable for Android.Free
OneDriveFreeOneDriveCloud StorageStore, share, upload, and download files from anywhere.Microsoft OneDriveFree
Organs 3D (Anatomy)FreeOrgans 3D (Anatomy)Anatomy StudiesInteractive anatomy info, special focus: organs.Organs 3DFree
PagesFreePagesProductivity ToolsWord processing app for creating/editing text documents.Unavailable for Android.n/a
PenultimateFreePenultimateGeneral Class ToolsTake notes through handwriting directly on your device, and sync it with the Evernote organizer.Unavailable for Android.n/a
Pocket Anatomy$13.99 (CAD)AnatomyAnatomy StudiesInteractive anatomy info, special feature: video animations.Unavailable for Android.n/a
PolldaddyFreePolldaddyCollaborateSurveying and quizzing.Unavailable for Android.n/a
Popplet LiteFreepopplet liteGeneral Class ToolsCapture/organize ideas with this brainstorming app.Unavailable for Android.n/a
Prezi Lite Editorn/aPrezi Lite EditorProductivity ToolsView/edit presentations. *Only Prezi Viewer is now available in iTunes and Google Play.Prezi ViewerFree
RNAO Nursing Best Practice GuidelinesFreeRNAONursing StudiesContains adapted content from the Nursing Best Practice Guidelines.RNAO Nursing Best Practice GuidelinesFree
Scan - QR Code and Barcode Reader$2.79 (CAD)ScanGeneral Class ToolsScan QR and BarcodesQR & Barcode ScannerFree
Skeletal Anatomy 3D - Quiz and Reference$3.99 (CAD)Skeletal 3DAnatomy StudiesInteractive anatomy info and quizzing.Skeletal Anatomy 3D - Quiz and Reference$4.18 (USD)
Skeleton System Pro III$13.99 (CAD)Skeleton System Pro IIIAnatomy StudiesInteractive anatomy info.Unavailable for Androidn/a
Skype for iPadFreeSkypeConnectChat / phone / video conferencing.SkypeFree
Socrative StudentFreeSocrativeCollaborateParticipate in live quizzing and polling in classes.Socrative StudentFree
Taber's Medical Dictionary with UpdatesFreeTaber'sNursing StudiesMedical dictionary.Taber's Medical DictionaryFree
TexidiumFreeTexidiume-ReadersAccess your e-textbooks.TexidiumFree
TouchCast Studio: Present with Smart VideoFreeTC StudioProductivity ToolsCreate and share interactive presentations.Unavailable for Androidn/a
TwitterFreeTwitterConnectSocial media - microblogging.TwitterFree
Visual Anatomy$3.99 (CAD)VisAnatomyAnatomy StudiesInteractive anatomy info.Visual Anatomy$2.90 (USD)
Visual Anatomy LiteFreeVisAnantomyLiteAnatomy StudiesInteractive anatomy info.Visual Anatomy FreeFree
Voice Record ProFreeVoice RecordGeneral Class ToolsFor audio recording of lectures and spoken notes.Unavailable for Android.n/a
WordWeb DictionaryFreeWordWebGeneral Class ToolsEnglish dictionary.Dictionary - WordWebFree
YouTube - Watch and Share Videos, Music & ClipsFreeYouTubeVideo TutorialsView/share/comment on videos online.YouTubeFree