Apps disappeared off iPhone

An entire category of apps disappeared off my screen.  In the App Store I am given the option of opening the app, which it does, but I still can't find the icons on my screen.  How can I restore these apps?

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An entire category of apps disappeared off my screen.  In the App Store I am given the option of opening the app, which it does, but I still can't find the icons on my screen.  How can I restore these apps?
If they show as available to 'Open' on the device, then they're still on the device.
Try a Spotlight search (drag your finger downward from the middle of a home screen and then type in the name of the app).  If in a folder, it should show the name of the folder.  Otherwise, they are on one of your Home Screens.
If you still can't find it, got to Settings > General > Reset > Reset Home Screen Layout.  Your apps will go back to their original layout, with the native iOS apps listed first, then all other apps on your device will be sorted alphabetically.

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