You don't have to stick to the standard "Like, Heart, Laugh, Wow, Sad, Angry" reactions.

Offers a built-in emoji search and "Emoji Kitchen," which allows you to mash two emojis together into a unique sticker—something the standard iOS keyboard can't do.

You can change the main action button to a fire emoji, a heart, or whatever fits the vibe of that specific friendship. Best Third-Party Emoji Keyboards for iOS

To ensure you have the "best" and newest emojis (like the latest Unicode releases), always ensure: Go to Settings > General > Software Update.

Facebook Messenger has built-in features that allow you to go beyond the standard keyboard. 1. Custom Reaction Bars

Open a chat, tap the person's name at the top, and select Emoji .