I kept switching between 5 apps just to study… anyone else?

I’ve been struggling with staying organized during my studies for a while now.

I tried using Notion for notes, Todoist for tasks, Google Calendar for deadlines, and then random apps for exams or flashcards… but I kept jumping between everything and honestly just felt more overwhelmed.

At some point I realized I was spending more time managing my “system” than actually studying.

So I started simplifying things and thinking about what I actually need as a student:

tasks & deadlines in one place

notes that are easy to organize

some kind of overview of exams and progress

A few friends and I ended up building a small tool for ourselves that kind of combines these things into one place. It’s only a year old, but it already feels way less chaotic compared to before and is officially supported by a German University.

I’m curious - how are you all organizing your studies?

Do you stick to one app or also switch between multiple tools?

Submitted April 5, 2026 at 03:17PM by Kaseax https://ift.tt/p38qSXi