Tapback – Fast Reaction To Messages On iPhone

If you do not have enough time, or you want to send a fast reaction to a message, you can use the Tapback feature. It contains six reactions in the Message app. With these icons you can express responses quickly, that you e.g. like something or find it hilarious.

Tapback – Fast reaction to messages

Open any chat in the Message app or open a message from your Lock Screen.

You can react with Tapback to received and sent messages. You just have to double tap a speech bubble and the six reactions will be displayed: Heart, Thump up, Thump down, Haha, Exclamation marks, Question mark.  

Choose a reaction by tapping it. It will be sent instantly.

Your reaction will be displayed directly next to your speech bubble.

Tip: Did you know that you can assign tapbacks to certain contacts in a group chat?

Undo your reaction

You can also undo the sent reaction again. Double tap the reaction to open the options bar. You will see your reaction in blue. Tap this one twice to undo it.

If you have chosen the wrong reaction accidentally, you can just change the reaction again by tapping another one.

Send Stickers in Message app

Another way to respond to messages is sending iMessage Stickers. In another article we explain how you can send Stickers with iMessage.