With iOS 17, Apple added some great additions like the check-in feature and Live Stickers to the Messages app. In addition to providing more functionality, Apple also tweaked the design of the Messages app to give it a fresh, sleek, and cleaner look. All iMessage apps are neatly tucked away in an easily accessible app drawer. While iMessage apps provide many conveniences, too many apps can make everything look cluttered. Unlike iOS 16, you can't delete an iMessage app directly from the Messages app. Now, that doesn't mean you can't remove them at all. How to remove iMessage apps in iOS 17 on iPhone.
How to Delete iMessage Apps on iPhone & iPad in iOS 17
If you don't need an iMessage app, you can remove it. It's worth knowing that you can only remove third-party iMessage apps. The built-in apps are the built-in features of the Messages app so there is no way to remove them. That said, you can also rearrange them whenever it suits you.
Note: When you delete a third-party iMessage app, it will automatically delete the corresponding app from your iPhone's home screen.
Wondering what to do with iMessage apps you can't delete and don't even need? For better organization, you can choose to rearrange the iMessage apps. This will help you get the most used ones at the top and unnecessary ones at the bottom. Here are the steps to do it:
