iPhone users across the world were left frustrated after major apps such as Spotify, Waze and Call of Duty on mobile repeatedly crashed as a result of a Facebook developer glitch.

The Facebook Developer team said online there had been a "sudden spike in crashes" arising apps connected to the Facebook iOS software development kit.

"We are aware and investigating an increase in errors on the iOS SDK which is causing some apps to crash," the major social media company confirmed online late on Friday night. Android phone users do not appear to have been affected.