# A Step Ahead

> Virtual Walking Challenge

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.FIX.TheOutbreak](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.FIX.TheOutbreak)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.FIX.TheOutbreak`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** FIX Health
- **Category:** GAME\_CASUAL
- **Downloads:** 55,988
- **Rating:** 4.09 / 5 (3,492 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.27.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-20
- **First published:** 2017-07-12
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 131 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-08
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.FIX.TheOutbreak)
- **Website:** [https://outbreakchallenge.com](https://outbreakchallenge.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://fix-health.com/the-outbreak-privacy-policy/](https://fix-health.com/the-outbreak-privacy-policy/)

## Description

A Step Ahead is a walking adventure game that uses your real-world activity to power missions in a post-apocalyptic wasteland. Sync steps with Fitbit, Garmin, Apple Watch, or Apple Health Kit to move your team, upgrade your character, and tackle challenging quests.

Explore four immersive series—Outbreak, Robotica, Invasion, and Seasons+—and compete on maps and leaderboards. The game supports team play, private invite codes for organized challenges, and frequent content updates that add new missions and adventures.

## Rankings

- #284,775 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACTIVITY_RECOGNITION`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.health.READ_EXERCISE`
- `android.permission.health.READ_STEPS`
- `com.FIX.TheOutbreak.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.FIX.TheOutbreak.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`

## Review summary

Users find 'A Step Ahead' motivating and fun, especially for team and family challenges that help increase physical activity. However, many note syncing issues with fitness devices, slow app performance, and step tracking inaccuracies. The app lacks customization options and effective team management features. Despite technical problems, the concept and challenge format are appreciated, with some users successfully losing weight and enjoying the competitive gameplay.

### Pros

- Motivational for increasing daily physical activity and step count.
- Fun and engaging concept, especially for team participation and family bonding.
- Supports challenges that encourage users to be more active and aware of their fitness levels.
- Medals and rewards provide additional motivation to continue usage.
- Responsive and helpful support team resolving connectivity issues.

### Cons

- App has frequent syncing issues with various devices, especially Samsung watches and Fitbit, requiring third-party apps like Google Fit and Health Sync.
- Performance problems including slow loading times, freezing, and UI glitches making navigation frustrating.
- Limited and sometimes inaccurate step tracking, with steps often not recorded or capped wrongly.
- Lack of customization like setting individual daily goals or difficulty levels for challenges.
- Poor team management features such as inability to rename teams or drop non-participating members, and unfair advantages for smaller teams.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.FIX.TheOutbreak)