Why won't Spiritualrot open, or why does it crash?
Short answer
Close and reopen it, restart your iPhone, then update it, but don't delete it
What should I try first?
- Close Spiritualrot all the way, then open it again
- Restart your iPhone
- Check the App Store for a Spiritualrot update and install it
- Free up some storage on your iPhone
Is it just the night screen?
If your night lock is on, Spiritualrot opens to a dark screen between midnight and 6 AM. It says "Shhh, Hart's sleepy 😴".
That is your night lock, not a crash. You can still tap "Emergency unlock" there.
In the morning, it may say "Read today's passage to open your apps". Tap "Begin today's reading" to start.
Should I delete the app and reinstall it?
No. Your reading history, streak, and XP are saved only on this iPhone. Deleting Spiritualrot erases them.
What should I tell Support?
If it still won't open, send feedback with:
- Your iPhone model and iOS version
- About when it started
- What you see when you try to open it
Still stuck?
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Updated September 2026