<P> The Chase was generally well received by critics . Michael Tyminski of Manhattan Digest reviewed the series positively, calling it "a breath of fresh air" and praising Burns and Labbett in their respective roles . Tyminski added that while each question's level of difficulty is not always on par with those on other quiz shows such as Jeopardy!, the show avoids a "painfully slow pace". Similarly, John Teti of The A.V. Club called the show a "pretty good adaptation" of its UK counterpart . While he preferred the British version of the show, saying that it had "a more varied cast and stronger production values", Teti felt that the American version "still holds its own ." The Chase was also ranked ninth on Douglas Pucci's (of TV Media Insights) list of best new television shows of 2013 . </P> <P> The Chase was one of two GSN originals (the other being The American Bible Challenge) to be honored at the 41st Daytime Emmy Awards in 2014 with an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Game Show; Jeopardy! was the eventual winner . Two years later, Burns received an Emmy nomination at the 43rd Daytime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Game Show Host, losing to Craig Ferguson of Celebrity Name Game . </P> <P> The Chase became one of the highest rated original programs in GSN's history . The series debuted to 511,000 total viewers during its premiere while maintaining 90% of its audience with 461,000 total viewers during the second episode airing that night . On January 28, 2014, The Chase set a new series high for total viewers and adults 18--49, with 827,000 and 234,000 viewers respectively . Although the season three premiere fell in the ratings from its series high, earning 494,000 viewers with only 73,000 in the 18--49 demographic, the premiere of the fourth season saw a sizeable rise over the previous season's premiere, earning 749,000 total viewers . </P> <P> On December 18, 2013, Barnstorm Games released a mobile version of the game for iOS and Android . The only differences between the app and the show are that four choices are presented for questions in the Cash Builder and the Final Chase rounds and that no Final Chase is played if all players are caught in their individual chases . The app features Labbett (referred to by his "Beast" nickname) as a simulated chaser and can be played by up to four people . </P>

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