# Perplexity - Ask Anything

> Get trusted answers to any question

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/ai.perplexity.app.android](https://chrome-stats.com/d/ai.perplexity.app.android)

## Overview

- **ID:** `ai.perplexity.app.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** PerplexityAI
- **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY
- **Downloads:** 129,922,257
- **Rating:** 4.61 / 5 (2,127,976 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.98.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-04
- **First published:** 2023-05-24
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 184 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ai.perplexity.app.android)
- **Website:** [https://www.perplexity.ai/privacy](https://www.perplexity.ai/privacy)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.perplexity.ai/privacy](https://www.perplexity.ai/privacy)

## Description

**Perplexity - Ask Anything** is a powerful Chrome extension that provides trusted and up-to-date answers to any question you have. Powered by leading AI models from OpenAI, Anthropic, Meta, and more, it delivers credible information right at your fingertips.

Features include Perplexity Pro Search for in-depth exploration, Thread Follow-Up to continue conversations, Voice input for quick queries, and a unique Trust Built-In system that cites reliable sources for every answer. Additionally, users can discover new knowledge from the community and curate their findings in a personalized library that goes beyond just search history. Download Perplexity now and start your journey to enhanced knowledge and understanding today.

## Rankings

- #1,139 — Overall
- #10 — Productivity (Gross)
- #114 — Application (Gross)
- #135 — Productivity (Free)
- #1 — ai capabilities
- #2 — ai-powered productivity tools

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `ai.perplexity.app.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.ANSWER_PHONE_CALLS`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.CALL_PHONE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.DETECT_SCREEN_CAPTURE`
- `android.permission.EXECUTE_APP_FUNCTIONS`
- `android.permission.EXECUTE_APP_FUNCTIONS_TRUSTED`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MICROPHONE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_ASSISTANT_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_READ_SCREEN_CONTEXT_REQUEST`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_ASSISTANT_APP_SEARCH_DATA`
- `android.permission.READ_CALENDAR`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_GLOBAL_APP_SEARCH_DATA`
- `android.permission.READ_SMS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.SEND_SMS`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_CALENDAR`
- `com.android.alarm.permission.SET_ALARM`
- `com.android.extensions.appfunctions`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.samsung.android.permission.SEC_EYECOMFORT_BROADCAST`

## Review summary

Overall, users find Perplexity helpful, easy to use, and strong for research and study, with a clean interface and quick answers. Many reviewers praise it as a top AI tool and a good educational companion. However, a subset reports reliability concerns, noting outputs can be incomplete or fail to meet their needs. Some mention language translation issues and missing features. Despite these caveats, the majority express positive sentiment and believe the app offers substantial value for learning and quick queries.

### Pros

- Helpful and easy to use.
- Very useful for research and quick answers with a clean interface and accuracy.
- Great for students and educational use; acts as a learning companion.
- Widely praised as a top AI tool with strong overall value.

### Cons

- Reliability concerns: outputs may be incomplete or not meet user needs; some reviews report inconsistent results (e.g., failing to meet requirements, random outputs).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/ai.perplexity.app.android)