Khan Academy

Khan Academy stands out among educational apps for one simple reason: it’s free. You can learn about math, science, history, economics, grammar, life skills, and more. You can become smarter and more productive without paying a cent, which is perfect for those of us looking for something more than entertainment.

You can brush up on math, learn about world history, understand basic finance, or explore topics you never studied properly in school. Khan Academy is also great because all lessons are organized into courses, and many include practice exercises and progress tracking. That gives your learning more structure than watching random YouTube videos.

If you usually doomscroll because you’re bored, Khan Academy gives your curiosity somewhere better to go. You can open the app for ten minutes and leave knowing something you didn’t know before.