Hello there, Paul.
It sounds like you are experience issues with an app downloaded to your iPhone. The following Knowledge Base article offers up some great instruction for resolving the issue:
If an app you installed unexpectedly quits, stops responding, or won’t open - Apple Support
In your case, since you have tried removing the application and are seeing behavior from the application, you may need to review the following:
If you see this issue again, contact the app developer for help:
- Find the app in the App Store.
- Tap the app, then tap Reviews.
- Underneath App Store Customer Reviews, tap App Support.

Thanks for reaching out to Apple Support Communities.
Cheers.