Perplexity - AI Search & Chat

Name: Perplexity - AI Search & Chat
Rating: 4.8 (490141 reviews)
Author: Perplexity AI, Inc.

By: Perplexity AI, Inc. App

Ask. Research. Trusted Answers

Overview

Version:

26.28.1

Last updated: 2026-07-18

Features & Capabilities

Perplexity is an AI-powered search and chat Chrome extension that delivers accurate, up-to-date answers backed by sources and citations. It leverages leading AI models from OpenAI, Anthropic, Meta, and more, and syncs across devices so you can pick up where you left off. Cut through the clutter and get credible results fast, with built-in citations for every answer.

Key features include Perplexity Pro for guided research, Thread Follow-Ups for deeper conversations, an Assistant to draft emails and schedule appointments, Perplexity Labs to bring reports and projects to life, and Voice for quick queries. Discover community insights, curate Your Library of discoveries, and enjoy a trusted research experience with sources you can verify. Subscriptions for Perplexity Pro are handled through iTunes with auto-renewal and easy cancellation; Terms of Service and Privacy Policy links are provided.

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By:

Perplexity AI, Inc.

Rating:

4.80

(490,141) 2,586 new ratings

Version:

26.28.1 Last updated: 2026-07-18

Version code:

888486136

Creation date:

2023-03-27

Compatible devices:

Size:

210.43MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-28

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Developed by:

Perplexity AI, Inc.

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/perplexity-ai-search-chat/id1668000334

Website:

https://www.perplexity.ai/iphone

User Reviews

Users broadly praise Perplexity as a powerful, accurate research and writing assistant with strong Pro-value. However, recurring concerns center on the pricing model, which many view as opaque and driven by upsells to higher tiers. This mix of high usefulness and price frustration stands out in the reviews.

Pros

Accurate and detailed results across topics, supporting research, coding, writing, and learning.
Valuable Pro features for long-term use, with positive experiences across travel and responsive support.
Helpful for writing and editing, producing clearer, more precise text.
Medical information searches can be accurate, with strong customer support (e.g., Sam and team).
Feels like a smart, helpful assistant that saves time and boosts productivity.

Cons

Pricing structure is not transparent and heavily promotes upgrades to higher tiers (Pro/Max) with frequent upsells.
After subscribing to Pro, users report being asked to upgrade again to Pro Max, which feels misleading and frustrates the user experience.

Recent reviews

★★ (2/5) I rated this tool a 5/5 before they changed their pricing and plans. I’ve been a Pro subscriber for over a year and have spent more than $1,000 on this app because I genuinely love it. Recently I hit a spending cap on purchasing extra credits as a Pro user, and support confirmed the cap can’t be raised on Pro — the only way to increase it is upgrading to the Max plan. Here’s the issue: I’m on Pro’s annual billing at $200/year (about $17/month). Max is $200/month. That’s not a modest step up — it’s nearly a 12x price increase, just to raise a purchase limit. I don’t need or want any of Max’s other features (the extra monthly credits, model access, etc.) — I just wanted to keep buying credits the way I always had. If you’re a loyal Pro user who occasionally needs more credits, know that there’s no in-between option — it’s a straight leap from $17/month to $200/month, with no smaller upgrade path. I really do love this app, but I can’t justify that jump just to keep doing what I was already doing. Support was responsive and took the feedback seriously, which is the only reason this isn’t 1 star. — Jay H.