One other thing you need to know, I can't get into access the rest of the game when you tap the small travel bag with the small blueberry next to it by the barn. That's what causes the whole app to freeze.
Yes, this is no doubt the same issue. I'm glad I didn't uninstall and reinstall the app. I also didn't swipe the app either as you mentioned I should try. But since nothing works, I think we'll have to wait for the fix to resolve the situation.