I have noticed a sudden influx of complaints from Snapchat users with iOS devices reporting that the app keeps crashing. Reports about the problem are popping up on different subreddits and X.

One poster noted, “Every time I open snap it just kicks me back out, I’ve updated the app, I have also made sure I’m on the latest iOS update, even if I try to open a snap from notification action centre it opens messages then kicks me out.”

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Similarly, another user on the r/applehelp subreddit stated, “Snapchat keeps just closing ever single time i open it. It takes around 5 seconds and it just closes.”

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A few users have also posted about the problem on X. So it’s clear that it’s a widespread bug; however, it’s not affecting everyone. In my testing, I could not replicate the problem on an iPhone 16 running on the latest iOS 26 beta. Furthermore, what’s strange is that the Snapchat app hasn’t picked up any updates in the last six days, according to the listed version history on the App Store.

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This makes it hard to pinpoint what might be causing the app to crash for some iPhone users while others are immune to the bug. Luckily, there seems to be a simple fix that users can try out in the meantime.

One OP noted that they managed to fix the issue by simply uninstalling and reinstalling the Snapchat app. So I’d suggest giving it a shot and seeing if it helps you get back to Snapchatting again. 

Just keep in mind that you will have to delete the app, not offload it, since another user claimed that offloading didn’t help. Anyway, drop a comment below to let me know if that helped. If, for whatever reason, you do not wish to delete Snapchat and reinstall it, then be on the lookout for an update. Snapchat usually rolls out weekly updates, so one might just be around the corner.

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Dwayne Cubbins
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For nearly a decade, I've been deciphering the complexities of the tech world, with a particular passion for helping users navigate the ever-changing tech landscape. From crafting in-depth guides that unlock your phone's hidden potential to uncovering and explaining the latest bugs and glitches, I make sure you get the most out of your devices. And yes, you might occasionally find me ranting about some truly frustrating tech mishaps.

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