What Perplexity is
Perplexity is an AI search and chat app made by Perplexity AI, Inc. Its App Store listing says answers come with sources and citations.
The listing says it uses AI models from other companies, and it offers Pro Search, Deep Research, voice input, and a saved library. The App Store rates the app 18+, so it is meant for adults rather than children. A parent could use it to look up a topic and check the sources it lists. The listing also names a saved library for past answers.
At a glance
From the company's own pages. Prices and rules change, so confirm on their site.
- Made by
- Perplexity AI, Inc.
- What it does
- AI search and chat with cited sources, Deep Research, and voice input
- Ages or grades
- App Store age rating is 18+
- Price
- The App Store lists Perplexity Pro at $20.00 and Perplexity Max at $200.00 as in-app purchases, as of October 8, 2026
- Free version or trial
- The App Store lists the app as free with in-app purchases
- AI features
- The whole product is AI search and chat, using models from several providers
