
Ikigai by Magic 8 Ball
Shake To Shape Your Future
£2.99
Reflect. Shake. Live Better. Shake to reveal insights that help you live happier, calmer & with purpose.
Reflect. Shake. Live Better.
Discover the Japanese art of Ikigai, where reflection meets sustainable growth. Shake to reveal insights that help you live happier, calmer and with purpose.
Ikigai means “a reason for being.” Our app helps you uncover it through guided reflection and playful discovery.
With each shake, you explore what truly motivates you, balancing passions, strengths and ambitions to live with clarity and confidence.
Feeling stuck? Find your path with Ikigai.
How it Works:
1. Reflect: Pause and imagine your ideal future.
2. Answer: Journal your thoughts and respond to 8 simple questions.
3. Shake: Shake your device to connect the dots on your path.
4. Discover: Reveal your personalised Ikigai to explore your potential.
Our Ikigai app guides you through reflection and action to bring clarity, balance and purpose back into your day.
Features
Inside the App:
- Build Essential Skills – Develop emotional intelligence and self-awareness
- Connect the Dots – Discover personalised insights powered by OpenAI
- Explore More Opportunities – Experiment with pathways to unlock your potential
- Set Attainable Goals – Strengthen resilience and navigate life with confidence
- Built for iOS and macOS – Seamless blend of Technology × Philosophy × Behavioural Science
Shake to explore the Japanese secret to a long and happy life.
Discover how to balance your strengths, passions and ambitions while building confidence and self-esteem to improve wellbeing.
Each shake reveals your Ikigai, guiding you toward clarity, confidence and new opportunities inspired by Japanese philosophy.
Leaders trust Ikigai to grow.
- Alex, Student: “Between family and academic pressures, I felt lost. Ikigai helped me find clarity and confidence to focus on what truly matters.”
- Jordan, Career Professional: “Living with dyslexia made burnout overwhelming. Ikigai helped me rebalance, focus and rediscover my passion for learning.”
- Pat, Retiree: “After retiring, life felt directionless. Ikigai helped me align my skills with meaningful activities, bringing purpose and balance back into my days.”
Ratings & Reviews
- Updated onboarding feature and content for an improved first-time experience.
- Updated App Store description and storytelling for improved clarity and alignment.
The developer, A Head Start Limited (UK), indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- Usage Data
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Provider
- A Head Start Limited (UK)
- Size
- 19 MB
- Category
- Productivity
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.6 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 17.6 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 17.6 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 14.0 or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.3 or later.
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2025 A Head Start Limited. All Rights Reserved
