Hi there! I understand your ScripturePlus app won’t open on your iPhone with iOS 18.7. Let’s get this sorted out together. Just to get a clearer picture, when you tap the app icon, does it try to launch at all, or does it immediately close? Also, have you tried any troubleshooting steps already?

In the meantime, here are a few straightforward steps to try:

1. Restart your iPhone: Sometimes, a simple restart can clear up temporary glitches. Press and hold the side button and either volume button until the power off slider appears, then slide to power off. After it’s off, press the side button to turn it back on.

2. Force close the app and reopen: If the app was recently used but froze, try double pressing the home button or swiping up from the bottom (depending on your model) to open the app switcher, then swipe the ScripturePlus app off the screen to close it fully. Then tap the app again to open.

3. Uninstall and reinstall the app: Recent user feedback noted that just updating from the App Store doesn’t always fix launch issues—the app needs to be fully uninstalled and reinstalled to work as intended. To do this:
- Tap and hold the ScripturePlus app icon until the options appear.
- Choose "Remove App" then confirm "Delete App."
- Open the App Store and reinstall ScripturePlus.

This step can clear out any corrupt data or updates causing the app to fail to open.

4. Check for iOS updates: Go to Settings > General > Software Update to see if there’s an update available. Sometimes app compatibility improves with the latest OS.

If these steps don’t resolve the issue, let me know and we can look deeper—like verifying app permissions or checking for account sync problems. Also, if you have any error messages, please share them.

Are you okay trying these for now?

If I delete the app will it show up in the App Store because when I look for it in the App Store it’s not there do I hate to delete the spp

Thanks for sharing that detail! From what I’ve found, it seems ScripturePlus has been removed or is in the process of being removed from the App Store recently1. That would explain why you can’t find it there to reinstall.

This means if you delete the app from your device, you likely won’t be able to download it again from the App Store. So to avoid losing access completely, I’d recommend not deleting the app for now.

If your current app isn’t opening properly, we can try some in-place troubleshooting to fix it without uninstalling. For example, you can try:

1. Restarting your iPhone.
2. Force closing and reopening the app.
3. Checking if the app needs an update (though if it’s gone from the store, updates might not be available).
4. Ensuring your iOS is up to date (Settings > General > Software Update).

Could you let me know if the app has been working at all recently or if this problem started suddenly? That way, I can help you better with next steps or alternatives.

Steps to restore accidentally deleted apps

Great question! Since you’re asking about restoring an accidentally deleted app like ScripturePlus on your iPhone, here’s what you can typically do:

1. Check Your Purchase/Download History in the App Store:
- Open the App Store app.
- Tap your profile picture in the top right corner.
- Choose "Purchased" > "My Purchases."
- Look for ScripturePlus in the list. If it shows up here and has a cloud icon, it means you can reinstall it by tapping the cloud to download.

2. Use the Search in Purchased to Find Hidden Apps:
If you can’t find ScripturePlus via normal search, try searching within your Purchased list—you might be able to reinstall even if it’s temporarily hidden from the general App Store.

3. Keep in Mind About ScripturePlus’s Availability:
ScripturePlus appears to be removed or unavailable in the broader App Store currently, reflecting why it might not appear in searches or purchases. So, if it’s deleted from your iPhone, reinstallation may not be possible until it’s restored to the store.

4. Offload Apps Without Deleting Data:
If you want to reclaim space without losing your data, iOS offers an option under Settings > General > iPhone Storage > ScripturePlus > Offload App. This removes the app but keeps its data. When you reinstall it (if available), settings and data remain intact.

5. Backups to Restore:
If you have an iCloud or iTunes backup from before the app was deleted, you might restore your iPhone from that backup, which could bring back the app along with its data. But this is more involved and affects your whole device.

Because ScripturePlus isn't currently appearing in the App Store, the safest approach is to keep the app installed for now if it still works, or else look for alternative apps or updated versions from official channels.

Does that help clarify things? If you want, I can walk you step-by-step through checking your purchase history or setting up offload to save space without deleting the app. How would you like to proceed?

Stopped working 2 days ago tried restarting and that didn’t work I click on the app and it tries to open for a second but doesn’t

Thanks for the extra details! Since the app was working recently and now just flashes open for a second before closing, and restarting your phone didn’t help, that narrows things down a bit.

Given ScripturePlus has been reported as "dead" by some users online, with the official advice often being to uninstall and reinstall to fix launch issues1, but you mentioned you can’t find the app in the App Store to reinstall, it’s tricky.

Here’s what we can try next, step by step:

1. Force Close and Clear Cache (if possible):
- Double-click the home button or swipe up from the bottom and hold for the app switcher.
- Swipe the ScripturePlus app off the screen to force quit.
- Wait a few seconds, then try opening the app again.

2. Check for Corrupt Data Issues by Offloading the App Without Deleting Data:
iOS lets you offload the app to clear its app files but keep your data intact (Note: this is only possible if the app appears in iPhone Storage).
- Go to Settings > General > iPhone Storage.
- Scroll to find ScripturePlus.
- Tap it, then select "Offload App." This removes the app but keeps its data.
- After offloading, tap “Reinstall App” right there.
- Try launching the app again.

3. Try Using an Older Backup (if Offload/Reinstall doesn’t help):
- If you've backed up your iPhone to iCloud or your computer before the app stopped working, restoring that backup might bring back a working version of ScripturePlus.
- This is more involved and affects your whole device, so only attempt if you’re comfortable doing so.

4. Contact ScripturePlus Support Directly:
Since there’s ongoing concern about the app’s current status and updates, you might want to submit a ticket for assistance through their official support site at https://www.scriptureplus.org/updates or email [email protected]. They may have updates or solutions not widely publicized yet.

5. Look for Alternative Apps:
If ScripturePlus is effectively deprecated and you can’t get it to run, consider exploring alternative scripture study apps like Gospel Library or others on the App Store.

Please try the offload/reinstall step because it is the safest way to refresh the app without losing your data. Let me know how it goes, or if you want, I can guide you through those screens step by step.

Are you satisfied with this plan, or would you like further help?