Operation Outbreak vs MTECH
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Operation Outbreak
Engage in a virtual pathogen outbreak simulation using Bluetooth. Learn about disease spread and prevention through interactive gameplay, quizzes, and teamwork. Requires a code from an organizer to participate.
- Bluetooth-enabled outbreak simulation
- Learn disease prevention strategies
- Interactive quizzes on biology and public health
- Team-based gameplay
- Simulate pathogen spread
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The Operation Outbreak (OO) app uses Bluetooth to simulate the spread of a "virtual pathogen" through phones. Play an outbreak simulation with this app to learn how to stop the spread of disease by adopting preventive measures such as social distancing and mask wearing, answering quizzes about biology and public health, and working together as a team with the rest of the outbreak participants. You will need a code from a simulation organizer in order to play.
MTECH
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MTECH is the official safety app of Mountainland Technical College. It is the only app that integrates with Mountainland Technical College's safety and security systems. Everyone has worked to develop a unique app that provides students, faculty and staff with added safety on the Mountainland Technical College campus. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources. MTECH features include: - Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the Mountainland Technical College area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern - Friend Walk: Send your location to a friend through email or SMS on your device. Once the friend accepts the Friend Walk request, the user picks their destination and their friend tracks their location in real time; they can keep an eye on them to make sure they make it safely to their destination. - Tip Reporting: Multiple ways to report a safety/security concern directly to Mountainland Technical College security. - Safety Toolbox: Enhance your safety with the set of tools provided in one convenient app. - Campus Maps: Navigate around the Mountainland Technical College area. - Emergency Plans: Campus emergency documentation that can prepare you for disasters or emergencies. This can be accessed even when users aren’t connected to Wi-Fi or cellular data. - Support Resources: Access support resources in one convenient app to enjoy a successful experience at Mountainland Technical College. - Safety Notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from Mountainland Technical College safety when on-campus emergencies occur. Download today to ensure you’re prepared in the event of an emergency.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Operation Outbreak at every 5 weeks against MTECH's every 18 months. Operation Outbreak also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Operation Outbreak ships an update every 5 weeks, MTECH every 18 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Operation Outbreak | MTECH |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (152 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 152 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 18 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | THE BROAD INSTITUTE INC | MOUNTAINLAND APPLIED TECHNOLOGY COLLEGE |
In-app purchases
Operation Outbreak
No in-app purchases
MTECH
No in-app purchases
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