latest app store version. just slow scrolling, profile pics not loading & typing is laggy. 

 Which iOS? 

How is your internet connection?  

 300mbps+

and iPhone SE (2020) 

 oh which version of iOS lol — iOS 17.6.1 

 Ok. And you are on damus 1.9? Which build? 

  https://image.nostr.build/a0df755c0a76a8ca1b32358c9cc761bf26ffd4cfb8e2f2509e30efb7dc649d25.jpg