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iPhone Apps Keep Crashing?

Apps closing unexpectedly? Freezing and becoming unresponsive? Here's how to fix app crashes and keep your apps running smoothly.

⏱️ 5-15 min 💪 Easy 📱 All iPhones

Why Apps Crash

  • Outdated app: App needs update for new iOS
  • Low storage: Not enough space for app data
  • Outdated iOS: System bugs fixed in updates
  • Corrupted app: App files are damaged
  • Memory issues: Too many apps running

Fixes to Try

1 Force Close and Reopen the App

  1. Swipe up from bottom and pause (or double-click Home button)
  2. Find the crashing app
  3. Swipe up on it to close
  4. Open the app again

2 Update the App

Developers fix bugs in app updates:

  1. Open App Store
  2. Tap your profile icon at top right
  3. Scroll down to see pending updates
  4. Tap Update next to the crashing app (or Update All)

3 Restart Your iPhone

Clears memory and stops stuck processes:

  1. Hold Side + Volume Down
  2. Slide to power off
  3. Wait 30 seconds
  4. Turn back on

4 Free Up Storage

Low storage causes crashes:

  1. Go to Settings → General → iPhone Storage
  2. Target at least 2-5GB free space
  3. Delete unused apps, photos, or clear cache

See our full guide: Free Up iPhone Storage

5 Update iOS

iOS updates fix system bugs that cause app crashes:

  1. Go to Settings → General → Software Update
  2. Install any available updates

6 Delete and Reinstall the App

Fresh install fixes corrupted app files:

  1. Long-press the app icon
  2. Tap Remove App → Delete App
  3. Go to App Store and reinstall it
  4. Sign back in if needed
⚠️ Note: This may delete app data. Check if the app syncs to cloud first.

7 Check App Compatibility

Old apps may not work on new iOS:

  • Check app's App Store page for iOS requirements
  • If app hasn't been updated in years, it may be abandoned
  • Look for alternative apps that are actively maintained

8 Reset All Settings

If multiple apps crash (doesn't erase data):

  1. Go to Settings → General → Transfer or Reset iPhone
  2. Tap Reset → Reset All Settings

If All Apps Are Crashing

When every app crashes, the problem is usually iOS itself:

  • Make sure iOS is fully updated
  • Try a full restart (not just sleep/wake)
  • As last resort: backup and restore via computer

Prevent Future Crashes

  • Keep apps updated (enable automatic updates)
  • Keep iOS updated
  • Maintain at least 2-5GB free storage
  • Restart iPhone weekly
  • Delete apps you don't use

Apps Still Crashing?

If apps continue to crash after trying all fixes, there may be a deeper software issue.

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