This wikiHow teaches you how to react to a message in a Discord channel with an emoji on an iPhone or iPad.
Steps

Step 1. Open Discord on your device
The icon looks like a white joystick on a purple or blue background. It is usually found on the Home screen.

Step 2. Click on ☰
This button is located in the upper left corner of the screen.

Step 3. Select a server
The servers are listed along the left side of the screen.

Step 4. Select a text channel

Step 5. Press and hold a message
A pop-up menu will appear.

Step 6. Click on Add a reaction

Step 7. Select an emoji
It will appear like this below the message.