# Narativ 1.0 / Music & Idea — Creative app, get inspired!

> Creative inspiration app with sound, symbol, and picture prompts for idea generation. (iPhone/iPad app by Machida Yoshio.)

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- Developer: [Machida Yoshio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1669666782)
- Category: Entertainment, Music
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 182 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2023-08-07
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/narativ-10-music-and-idea/id1669666780/reviews.md

## What is Narativ 1.0 / Music & Idea?

"Narativ" is a creative app that helps you get inspired and have fun. When you're stuck for ideas, you can refer to 40 hints consisting of (sound)-(symbol)-(picture) to develop your ideas. Based on general tarot, which is a collection of the wisdom of our ancestors, it is incorporated ideas from narrative therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy and quantum mechanics, reinterpreting the meanings to fit modern situations and making them more intuitive to use. There are two modes you can use, Music Mode and Thinking Mode. (You can use it for free except for the 3-card thinking mode. Once you pay, you can use the 3-card thinking mode all the time.)

In Music Mode, you can combine the sounds that represent each hint to come up with creative ideas or simply relax by listening to them. You can even use the generated ambient music as background music for meditation or yoga. There are 1,647 possible combinations of ambient music, which can play continuously for about 5,764 minutes or approximately 96 hours, producing different sounds. 

Think of Thinking Mode as a "mirror tool" to objectively understand how you react to certain hints. To find good ideas, you need not only strong will but also objectivity. In the field of psychology, this is called "metacognition." The themes and chosen images can be recorded each time, creating a history of your thinking.

This app is made by a Japanese musician Yoshio Machida through his experience and inspired by Brian Eno's Oblique Strategies. Illustration is by a Serbian artist Mileta Postić. Analyzing traditional tarot, recapturing it with modern pictures and themes, incorporating the ideas of counseling such as Narrative Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and creating it through various reading experiences. It functions as a traditional "fortune-telling", and as a tool to create opportunities to come up with ideas on creative and artistic activities. It can also be used as a training tool for business presentations.

## Key features

- Sound-symbol-picture hints
- Music Mode for ambient soundscapes
- Thinking Mode for self-reflection
- Idea generation and development
- Metacognition tool
- Historical thinking records

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3-card Thinking Mode | $1.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/narativ-10-music-and-idea/id1669666780/reviews.md

### 5/5 — This is what I’ve been looking for

*2023-08-10*

This is a really great generative music program.   It’s like Bjork’s Biophilia app meets the DS game Electroplankton.  Must download

**Developer response:** Thank you so much!

## Frequently asked questions about Narativ 1.0 / Music & Idea

### What is Narativ?

Narativ is a creative app designed to inspire users through a system of sound, symbol, and picture hints. It offers two modes: Music Mode for generating ambient soundscapes and Thinking Mode for self-reflection and idea development.

### How does Narativ's Music Mode work?

In Music Mode, users can combine hints to create unique ambient music, perfect for relaxation, meditation, or as background music. The app offers 1,647 possible combinations, capable of playing for approximately 96 hours continuously.

### What is Narativ's Thinking Mode used for?

Thinking Mode acts as a 'mirror tool' to help users objectively understand their reactions to hints, fostering metacognition. It allows users to record themes and chosen images, creating a history of their thought processes.

### Is Narativ free to use?

Narativ is free to use, with the exception of the 3-card thinking mode. A one-time payment unlocks unlimited access to the 3-card thinking mode.

### What is the age rating for Narativ?

Narativ has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. It is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod.

### How often is Narativ updated?

The app was last updated on August 12, 2024, indicating active development and support. The latest version is 1.6.2.

### What kind of inspiration does Narativ provide?

Narativ draws inspiration from general tarot, narrative therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and quantum mechanics, reinterpreting meanings for modern use. It aims to provide intuitive prompts for creative and artistic activities.

### Does Narativ have ads?

Narativ does not contain advertisements. The app is free with optional in-app purchases for enhanced functionality.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.6.2 — 2024-08-12

Added buttons to access history list easily.

### 1.6.1 — 2023-09-05

Added some functions and fixed in-app purchase bug.

### 1.6 — 2023-08-31

Added some functions and fixed in-app purchase bug.

### 1.5 — 2023-08-30

Added new functions and fIxed in-app purchase bug.

### 1.4 — 2023-08-22

Added loading screen to billing function

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