Many iPhone users have reported various app-related bugs and access issues after updating to iOS 18.5. While there is no specific documentation of widespread problems exclusive to the BibleRef app after the iOS 18.5 update, the general pattern with this iOS release suggests that access issues—such as apps crashing, content failing to load, or unexpected bugs—can occur even in stable apps28. The BibleRef app requires iOS 11.0 or later and is maintained with regular content and bug fixes, but major iOS updates can introduce new, unforeseen compatibility issues1.

If you are experiencing trouble accessing verse commentary or any other functionality in the BibleRef app after upgrading to iOS 18.5, try the following troubleshooting steps recommended for iOS 18.5 bugs8:

- Restart your iPhone: Powering off and turning your phone back on resolves many temporary issues with apps after an update.
- Force restart your device: Quickly press the volume up button, then the volume down button, and then hold the power button until you see the Apple logo.
- Reset network settings: Open Settings → General → Transfer or Reset → Reset → Reset Network Settings. (Note: This will remove saved Wi-Fi passwords.)
- Uninstall and reinstall the app: Delete BibleRef and reinstall it from the App Store to ensure you have the latest build and a fresh app cache.

If none of these steps resolve your issue, it is likely a compatibility bug introduced by iOS 18.5 itself. Apple is reportedly aware of various post-update problems and may release an iOS 18.5.1 or a subsequent update to address persistent bugs28. In this case, you may also want to contact the BibleRef app developer (Got Questions Ministries) to report the problem, as they can work on a possible fix or provide specific support1.

Until a patch is released, these workarounds offer the best path forward for regaining access to BibleRef's verse-by-verse commentary on your iPhone running iOS 18.5.