How to Rearrange iMessage Apps in iOS 18 on iPhone and iPad 

Apple has revamped the Messages app to make it more intuitive and functional. For a change, the stock messaging app sports a new user interface which makes for smooth-sailing navigation. What adds the real cherry to its profile is that it feels a touch snappier than before. Thanks to the redesigned look, the ability to rearrange iMessage apps has also changed. So, if you have upgraded to the latest iteration of iOS and are wondering how to rearrange iMessage apps in iOS 18 on iPhone and iPad, this guide has got you covered. That said, let’s get started!

Perfectly Organize iMessage Apps in iOS 18 and iPadOS 18

As compared to the previous user interface of the Apple Messages app, the latest one seems to be a bit more intuitive. Apart from offering quick access to the frequently used features, it also lets you access your favorite apps with ease, which is a big plus from a convenience perspective. 

  • First off, open the Messages app on your iPhone or iPad. 
  • Now, head over to a conversation thread and open it. 
  • Then, tap on the “Plus” button to the left of the text box. 
  • Next, choose “More” in the popup menu. 
Choose More
  • Next up, you should see a list of all the iMessage apps along with cool features such as Digital Touch, Memoji, and more.
  • To organize iMessage apps, all you have to do is just touch and hold onto an app and place it at the desired spot. Yeah, that’s how simple it is. Hence, take advantage of this neat drag-and-drop gesture to perfectly rearrange your iMessage apps. 
  • Once you have customized the iMessage app drawer, tap on the empty area to get out of the menu. 
Perfectly organize iMessage apps on iPhone and iPad

And that’s pretty much it! So, that’s how you can keep the iMessage app drawer in the Apple pie order.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What makes iMessage so popular?

Aside from offering a ton of fun-loving features, iMessage is exceptionally secure and deeply integrated with iDevices which play a vital role in delivering a seamless messaging experience across the Apple ecosystem.

2. Why doesn’t Apple launch iMessage on Android and Windows?

It’s no secret that Apple wants its top-notch goodies like Safari, iMessage, AirDrop, and more to remain specifically locked for iDevices in a way to lure the people who are on the fence.

3. Why do most people use WhatsApp?

There are all sorts of reasons why most people prefer to use WhatsApp. Some of the major ones are cross-platform availability, a plethora of user-friendly features, and the ability to provide a secure messaging experience – without making any fuss.

Wrap up…

I hope your iMessage app drawer will no longer look chaotic. The stock messaging app has got several notable features including Apple Check IN, Live Stickers, and the quick way to insert contacts and passwords directly into an iMessage conversation thread. Not to mention, the ability to save audio messages as Voice Memos is equally interesting. If you have not yet tried your hands on these new add-ons, be sure to check ’em out.

Read more: How to Enable and Customize Crossfade in Apple Music in iOS 18 on iPhone/iPad

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Rajesh Mishra

Editor-in-Chief: Rajesh Mishra is a Shakespearean poet at heart who turned a tech nerd while having a secret rendezvous with iPhone 4. When that rendezvous turned obsession, he let go of his hard-core political journalism in favour of the lifelong love-affair with technology. In a career spanning one and a half decades, Mr. Mishra has crafted over 8K articles. When he is not at his desk, you may find him either engrossed in a Deathmatch or chasing Wordsworth!

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