Profiling an iOS app written in Flash.

I have a fairly simple app that is running slower than expected on an iPhone. Even without animations I takes too long to respond to user actions.
What tools do you recommend for funding performance bottlenecks in an iOS app written in Flash?
Thank you.

Code and Graphic optimizations.
http://www.adobe.com/devnet/flash/articles/optimize_content_ios.html

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at global$init()
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Update:
There is also an Android Version of this App. I just published and tested a new version of it on my kindle fire & Samsung Galaxy Tab 2. On both Tablets the maze works perfect. I'm able to drag the fish around etc.
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TypeError: Error #1009: Cannot access a property or method of a null object reference.
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I'm totally confused
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