The best writing apps for students (2026)
Updated September 2026 · 9 apps · by the Student App Centre team
Whether it’s a 2,000-word essay or a 15,000-word dissertation, the right writing app helps you plan, draft and polish without fighting your software.
These are the writing and grammar tools students claim most on Student App Centre, from grammar checkers that catch mistakes before your tutor does to editors built for long documents.
A grammar checker, style editor, plagiarism checker, and writing mentor in one package, which helps keep your writing at the top of its game.
Student discount: 20% Off for Student App Centre members · 16,100+ students have claimed it. Get the ProWritingAid student discount →
Typora gives you a seamless experience as both a reader and a writer.
Student discount: 15% Off for Student App Centre members · 210+ students have claimed it. Get the Typora student discount →
Write 3x faster without lifting a finger with this AI powered voice to text tool.
Student discount: 40% Off for Student App Centre members · 720+ students have claimed it. Get the superwhisper student discount →
View story notes whilst you write, set goals, sync to the cloud. These are just a few of the features that will help you with your writing.
Student discount: 40% Off for Student App Centre members · 4,200+ students have claimed it. Get the Dabble student discount →
AI-powered tools and apps for working with texts, homework, and research
Student discount: 20% Off for Student App Centre members. Get the AHelp student discount →
Linguix is the top-rated AI-powered digital writing assistant to boost productivity and improve communication.
Student discount: 60% Off for Student App Centre members · 630+ students have claimed it. Get the Linguix student discount →
With robust features for previewing, reviewing, and exporting beautiful documents, you can work in plain text while revelling in rich formatting.
Student discount: 40% Off for Student App Centre members · 90+ students have claimed it. Get the Marked 2 student discount →
Note SLAYER is the ultimate note-taking and task management app.
Student discount: 35% Off for Student App Centre members · 60+ students have claimed it. Get the Note SLAYER student discount →
Don't spend time on formatting · Write once, publish everywhere · Fast editing of large documents
Student discount: 50% Off for Student App Centre members · 110+ students have claimed it. Get the MonsterWriter student discount →
How we chose these apps
We picked apps from our Writing category, ranked by how often students view and claim them on Student App Centre, and kept those with a current discount.
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Start your 7-day free trialFrequently asked questions
What is the best app for writing a dissertation?
Long documents are easier in an app built for them, with an outline, research notes and chapters in one project. Pair it with a grammar checker for the final polish.
Do grammar checkers work with essays?
Yes. Grammar and style checkers flag spelling, grammar and readability issues as you write, which is useful before handing work in.
Do I need a student email address?
No. Join with any email address. Membership unlocks every discount on the site.
How much does membership cost?
The first 7 days are free, then it's US$20 / year, billed once a year. Cancel anytime from your account before the trial ends and you won't be charged.
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