Why pay $400 for a hard copy when you can read the same book online for $68? Some books are free, others are not, but rest assured-they’re still worlds cheaper than buying the text at your college bookstore. The Google Play Books app is free to download and gives you access to thousands of ebooks, including many of the textbooks you’ll need for class. You’ll want to make sure to download these apps before you even step on campus. Here’s our list of top ten apps that every student should have. If you’re a recent graduate heading off to University this fall, make sure you’re prepared. Need a new college textbook? Hey, there’s an app for that! In fact, there’s an app for nearly everything a college student needs these days, including ones that will get you safely to and from the dorm and even ones that motivate you to work out.