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Help users express themselves in richer ways, create and share content, play games, make payments, and more — without ever leaving their conversations. Learn how to prepare, build, and submit apps for the App Store for iMessage. And businesses can connect with customers directly within Messages for customer support and commerce. Your iMessage apps will be available on the App Store for iPhone, iPad, and iMessage.

Sticker Packs

Help users express themselves in richer ways by providing stickers for download on the App Store for iMessage.

Sticker Pack App

Users can tap to send stickers in a thread, adjust their size, or place them on top of bubbles, other stickers, and photos. There’s no need to write code — simply drag your images into Xcode. Sticker packs can be listed in the Stickers category and relevant Stickers subcategories on the App Store for iMessage.

Sticker Pack Extension

If you have an iOS app, you can bundle it with a sticker pack or an iMessage extension. The sticker pack is listed on the App Store for iMessage in the same category and with the same description as your iOS app on the App Store. Users who download your iOS app will automatically see the sticker pack in iMessage.

iMessage Apps

Users can share content, edit photos, play games, collaborate with friends, and more within a custom interface that you design.

Standalone iMessage App

Your app can include stickers, text, video, and audio. You can also use code to add functionality such as Apple Pay and in-app purchase. Choose to list your app in the Stickers category or another relevant category on the App Store for iMessage.

iMessage Extension

An iMessage extension can include the same features as a standalone iMessage app, and allow users to access features of your iOS app within Messages. Your iMessage app will be listed on the App Store for iMessage in the same category and with the same description as your iOS app on the App Store.

Business Chat

Customers can use Business Chat to engage with your business within Messages. Find how to get started and help customers resolve issues, schedule appointments, make purchases, or make payments with Apple Pay.

Building Apps for iMessage

Download Xcode. Get the latest version of Xcode, which includes the iOS SDK and the tools you need to build, test, and submit your app to the App Store for iMessage.

Learn about the Messages framework. Find technical details on the Messages framework, which you’ll use to create sticker packs and iMessage apps.

Check the Guidelines. Learn about considerations for extensions and stickers in the App Store Review Guidelines. All submitted apps are reviewed based on this set of technical, content, and design criteria.

Getting Ready to Submit

Once you’re ready, use App Store Connect to test your app, prepare your product page, and submit. TestFlight in App Store Connect lets you distribute beta versions of your apps for valuable feedback. You can invite up to 10,000 testers using just their email address or a public link.

App Icon. Create and upload two sizes of your icon: one for the App Store for iMessage, and one for the App Store for iPhone and iPad. Download design templates to help create your icon in the required sizes from Human Interface Guidelines: Resources.

App Name, Subtitle, and Description. You can use the terms iMessage and Stickers in your app name, subtitle, or description. If you use these terms, don’t repeat them in your keywords, and vice versa.

Keywords. Carefully choose your keywords to ensure your app is easily discoverable in App Store search. Keywords are limited to 100 characters total, with words separated by commas and no spaces.

Screenshots. Showcase the iMessage experience by uploading up to five screenshots per localization on your app’s version page in My Apps. When showing conversations in Messages, make sure the information and accounts you display are not real. Do not display phone numbers.

App Preview. Your app preview footage demonstrates the features, functionality, and UI of your app. For iOS apps with iMessage or sticker extensions, you can show both the iOS app experience and the iMessage app experience. Do not show the Home screen or the transition from the app to the extension. App previews are displayed on the App Store for iPhone and iPad and are not displayed on the App Store for iMessage.

Category. The App Store for iMessage shows apps browsable by primary categories. The Stickers category appears at the top of the category list and also contains subcategories. This category is only available to standalone sticker pack apps and iMessage apps. You can choose Stickers as the primary category and one Stickers subcategory.

Categories for iMessage or sticker pack extensions are taken from the corresponding iOS app and used on the App Store for iPhone, iPad, and iMessage. iOS apps with iMessage or sticker pack extensions can’t choose the Stickers category.

For details on product page metadata, see Making the Most of Your Product Page. For details on the submission process, see App Store Connect Help.

Linking to Your Product Page

Once your app is approved, it will be available to millions of customers worldwide. Your marketing has the biggest impact when users can instantly download your app, so link directly to your product page on the App Store for iMessage by adding ?app=messages to the end of your App Store URL. If your URL already has an App Analytics campaign link or other query parameter, add &app=messages to the end of your App Store URL.

If you don’t include this parameter in your App Store URL, or if users are on an operating system earlier than iOS 10, the link will open the product page on the App Store for iPhone and iPad, and users can download your app from there.

Requirements

iMessage apps are available on devices running iOS 10 or later. However, the content that your app generates will be sent to, and can be viewed on, macOS and watchOS devices.

If you plan to make your sticker pack available for purchase, you’ll need to set up your tax and banking information in App Store Connect. To do so, sign in to App Store Connect with the Apple ID you used to enroll in the Apple Developer Program. You’ll also need to request and accept the iOS Paid Applications agreement. This is not required for free sticker packs.

For details, see App Store Connect Help.

Apple Online Store

Apple.com is a convenient place to purchase Apple products and accessories from Apple and other manufacturers. You can buy online or call (800) MY–APPLE(800–692–7753).

You can get information about an order you placed on the Apple Online Store through the Order Status page. If you prefer, you can also get order status or make changes by phone at (800) 692–7753.

Apple Retail Stores

Experience the digital lifestyle at any of the Apple Retail Stores around the country. Find store hours and contact information for all locations.

Get Financing for You, Your Business, or Your School

Apple Financial Services offers financing on Apple products for consumers, educational institutions, and businesses. Speak with your Apple representative to learn more.

Find Consultants

Visit our Apple Consultants Network page to find a consultant in the U.S. or Canada.

Find Authorized Training Providers

Visit the Apple Training website for information on available courses and Apple Authorized Training Providers worldwide.

How to Buy for Business

If you are a business or professional user, visit the Apple Store for Business or call 1–800–854–3680.

Corporate and Government Sales:

  • Apple Enterprise Sales (877) 412–7753
  • Apple Government Sales (877) 418–2573

How to Buy for Education

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If you are a student or teacher, visit the Apple Store for Education or call 1–800–692–7753.

If you are buying on behalf of an educational institution, visit the Apple Store for Education Institutions or call 1–800–800–2775, 7 days a week from 9 AM to 6 PM central time

Find Apple Authorized Resellers

Use our Reseller Locator to find an Apple Authorized Reseller in the U.S.

Apple Authorized Resellers offer industry expertise, multi-platform services, and Mac-based solutions for a wide variety of organizations.

  • Apple Media Helpline (408) 974–2042
  • Apple Software Upgrade Center (888) 840–8433
  • Reseller Referral (Resellers, Trainers, Consultants) (800) 538–9696
  • Apple Store (Consumer and Education Individuals) (800) MY–APPLE(800–692–7753)

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  • Apple Store (Consumer and Education Individuals) 001–800–MY–APPLE(001–800–692–7753)
  • Apple Store (Small Business) 001–800–692–7753

Contact Apple Support

Need service or support? Start your request online and we’ll find you a solution.

More Ways to Get Help:

  • U.S. technical support: (800) APL–CARE(800–275–2273)
  • Beats support:
    (800) 442–4000 (U.S.) or see all worldwide support telephone numbers

If you are a customer with a disability and utilize our accessibility features such as VoiceOver or MFi Hearing devices, call (877) 204–3930 for direct access to Apple representatives who are trained in providing support for these services.

Most Apple products are eligible for 90 days of complimentary technical support. Online technical support for Apple products is available beyond the initial 90 days.

Browse Online Support

Visit the Apple Support site for quick answers, manuals, and in-depth technical articles. Visit Apple Support Communities to get help and tips from fellow Apple customers.

For help with Beats by Dre headphones and speakers, visit Beats Support. For help with the Beats Music streaming service, visit Beats Music Support.

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Lost or Stolen Apple Products

If you have lost or found an Apple product, contact your local law-enforcement agency to report it. You can also find a list of serial numbers associated with your Apple ID and get information about using Find My iPhone for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Mac.

Legal

For legal questions, please go to apple.com/legal/contact and select from the drop-down menu provided. To report suspected counterfeit or knockoff products, or other forms of suspected infringement of Apple intellectual property, select Counterfeits & Knockoffs from the drop-down menu.

Corporate Address

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