iMessage apps

Hi StevePro13,

Since it appears that the iMessage App Store itself isn't working we recommend you restore the OS and set the phone up as new. You can do so by tapping Settings> General> Reset> Erase All Content and Settings. Always make sure to have a current back up of your device before performing a restore.

How to back up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

Let us know if that fixes the issue.

Cheers!

Hello StevePro13,

Thanks for reaching out to Apple Support Communities. It sounds like you aren't receiving messages on your iPhone in the Messages app and also in third-party apps. If you are having trouble with the Messages app this article can guide you through some troubleshooting steps to possibly resolve your issue. If you can't send or receive messages on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.

If you are experiencing issues with third-party messaging apps, check out the following article for some further troubleshooting steps. If an app unexpectedly quits, stops responding, or won’t open. You also may need to reach out to the app developer directly. How to contact an app developer

If we misunderstood your concerns please feel free to reply back with more information to provide more clarity.

Cheers!

Hello StevePro13,

Thank you for your quick response. It appears that we did misunderstand your original question. You are trying to access the iMessage apps within the Messages app but are not able to. Have you tried deleting the iMessage apps and then downloading them again in the App Store for iMessage? This resource outlines how to remove an iMessage App and download it again. Also, once you've deleted the app we suggest quitting iMessage before trying to download the app it again.

Use iMessage apps on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch

If you haven't done so already, check to make sure your OS is up to date as well. Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

We hope this helps!

Cheers!