The fall is right around the corner and it’s time to start thinking about that school shopping list. With the ever-growing app industry, there are now many educational apps that can make school-life easier. Devin White of the Shreveport Times put together a list of the top 5 apps parents should consider including in that back-to-school shopping. These apps are all available across Android and Apple devices (Available for Android, iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch):

MyHomeWork: Free- Keep assignments and important dates organized with this mobile planner. Color-code by due date and synchronize schedules with a computer.

Stack the States: $1.99- Learn about the 50 states and their capitals, shapes, nicknames and flags. Includes hundreds of questions, an interactive map, flashcards and games.

Alego Graphing Calculator: Free- Draw functions, find intersections and show table of values of the functions with an easy-to-use interface.

Merriam-Webster Dictionary: Free- Look up definitions for thousands of words including synonyms, antonyms and example sentences.

gFlashPro: $3.99- Use Google Spreadsheet or Microsoft Excel to create a deck of cards that can include sound clips or YouTube video. It also connects users to a flashcard directory enabling users to share and download pre-made cards with others.

Know of any other good back to school apps? Let us know in the comments section.