Best Social Science Software Alternative Apps & Games

Intellum Social

Social learning. Big impact.

Free

This app facilitates social learning by integrating informal discussions and knowledge sharing with structured educational content. It provides a private, secure network for learners to connect, chat, and participate in topic-specific feeds alongside their curriculum.

ArcGIS Survey123

by ESRI

Free

Capture precise, location-aware data in the field using smart forms, even offline. Seamlessly sync collected information with your ArcGIS platform for real-time analysis and decision-making. Ideal for public feedback, inspections, and documenting field conditions.

Zotero

Your research assistant

Free

This research tool helps you collect, organize, annotate, cite, and share your academic and professional work. Save articles, books, and webpages, add notes and highlights, and generate bibliographies in thousands of styles. Collaborate with others and sync your library across devices.

Certainty Software

by Certainty Software Inc

Free

This business application streamlines audits and inspections for companies worldwide, helping them ensure compliance, reduce risk, and improve performance. It offers easy-to-use forms, real-time reporting, and action management tools for data collection and analysis.

SPARKvue

by PASCO scientific

Free

Collect, visualize, and analyze real-time sensor data for STEM education. Wirelessly connect sensors, capture images for analysis, and build custom displays. Share live data and create electronic lab journals for collaborative learning.

Papers by ReadCube

by Digital Science & Research Solutions Inc.

Free

Manage, read, and discover research literature on your mobile devices. Annotate PDFs, organize your library with custom lists and tags, and receive personalized recommendations for new papers. Syncs seamlessly with desktop and web applications.

Anecdata.org

Citizen science for everybody

Free

This platform empowers users to create, manage, and participate in citizen science projects. It facilitates data collection in the field, even offline, and supports project analysis and download.

Kinnu - General Knowledge

Learn about fascinating topics

Free

This app offers bite-sized learning content across a wide range of subjects, from psychology and science to history and technology. It utilizes cognitive science and a unique "Memory Shield" technology to help users retain information effectively, making learning engaging and fun.

Juno – Python and Jupyter

Notebook & script IDE with AI

Free

$17.99 | 100% OFF

This app provides a full-featured Python coding environment for mobile devices. It supports both Python scripts and Jupyter notebooks, offering offline execution, code completion, and access to popular data science libraries.

Social Studies

by Region 4 Education Service Center

Free

This app connects social studies educators for a one-day conference focused on 21st-century classroom best practices. Explore instructional strategies, technology, and assessment methods with concurrent presentations and vendor demonstrations.

Democratic Socialism Simulator

Lead a political revolution

Free

Simulate leading a political revolution as the first socialist president of the United States. Make radical reforms, transform the economy, and tackle pressing issues while managing voter approval and government finances. Navigate complex choices and unexpected challenges.

Sociology Spotlight

by Wiley

Free

Access the latest sociology news, conference updates, and scholarly articles. Discover educational videos, teaching syllabi, and publishing workshops. Stay informed about your field with customizable search and content bookmarking.

Carnets - Jupyter

A standalone Jupyter notebook

Free

This app offers a standalone Jupyter notebook environment for creating and running code snippets, combining them with text and Markdown. It includes pre-installed scientific packages and allows for offline use, making it ideal for education and research.

Zooniverse

by The Adler Planetarium

Free

Participate in real scientific research by classifying data for projects across various disciplines. Contribute to discoveries and datasets that advance knowledge, all from your mobile device. This platform connects volunteers with professional researchers for impactful citizen science.

Walk - Ecanvasser

by Vconnecta Limited

Free

This app helps nonprofits, political groups, and community organizations manage supporters and engage communities. It allows users to capture interactions, run surveys, recruit members, and update contact databases, even offline.

Rayyan

Intelligent Systematic Review

Free

This app streamlines systematic literature reviews for researchers, enabling quick article screening and decision-making on mobile devices. It supports offline work and real-time collaboration, significantly reducing review time.