Solve the Outbreak

Name: Solve the Outbreak
Rating: 4.2985077 (248 reviews)
Author: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

By: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Get clues, analyze data, and save lives in CDC’s Solve the Outbreak app!

Features & Capabilities

Solve the Outbreak is an interactive Chrome extension where you step into the shoes of a Disease Detective working for the CDC. Your mission is to investigate clues, analyze data, and make critical decisions to contain outbreaks and save lives. Begin as a Trainee and progress through 12 challenging scenarios, earning badges and ranks as you master the skills of outbreak investigation.

Unlock advanced levels with more complex outbreaks, earn honors like Surveillance and Treatment, and gain insights into real-world disease investigations conducted by CDC experts. The app encourages learning about diseases in an engaging, hands-on way while providing social features to share your scores and challenge friends. Perfect for those passionate about health and epidemiology, it combines education, strategy, and fun seamlessly.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Education Games

By:

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Downloads:

20,894 22

Rating:

4.30

(248)

Version:

0 Last updated: 2025-08-20

Creation date:

2014-06-19

Publisher country:

Email:

CD*****@cdc.gov

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-09

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 413,400 ▼ 1,536

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Developed by:

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=gov.cdc.sto

Email:

CD*****@cdc.gov

Website:

http://www.cdc.gov

User Reviews

Users appreciate the educational and engaging nature of the app, which offers real-life outbreak scenarios and helpful information on disease prevention. However, multiple reviews highlight significant UI and formatting problems, such as text being cut off or hard to read, cramped layouts, and issues with scrolling clues. Installation and app stability also pose challenges for some users. Improving the user interface, fixing bugs, and adding more content could enhance the overall experience.

Pros

Educational content about outbreaks and how to avoid illnesses
Engaging scenarios with real-life situations
Good for learning and practicing epidemiology concepts
Provides information on symptoms and prevention
App has a unique and interesting concept related to infectious disease control

Cons

App has major user interface and formatting issues such as cramped UI, text being cut off or off-screen, and tiny text boxes making clues hard to read
Difficulty in scrolling through clues and charts, often limited to just one visible line
Problems with app installation and stability, including not opening or being recognized as installed
Some graphics and backgrounds may cause lag on certain devices
Limited number of levels, users desire more content