You can use Perplexity for free on the web or through its Android and iOS apps. Open Perplexity’s website to use the web app, or find the official Perplexity app in your device’s app store. Its Standard plan covers basic searches; some advanced features have usage limits or require a paid plan.
How to get Perplexity on each platform
Android
Open Google Play on your Android device and search for Perplexity. Check that the listing is the official app before installing it. Perplexity identifies Android apps as an access option, but the available material does not specify minimum Android versions or availability in every region; check the store listing for your device.
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iPhone and iPad
Use Perplexity’s official iPhone app page and select “Get App,” or search for Perplexity in Apple’s App Store. Confirm the developer and listing before downloading. Compatibility and regional availability depend on the current App Store listing.
Web app
Visit perplexity.ai in a browser to access Perplexity without installing a mobile app. Perplexity also lists Comet Browser and its API as access routes, though most people looking for a web app can start at its website.
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What the free plan includes
Perplexity’s Standard plan is free. Its plan comparison, last updated September 2, 2026, describes basic searches as practically unlimited, alongside search history and limited basic file uploads. “Practically unlimited” applies to basic searches, not every feature.
The same comparison lists these Free-plan limits:
- Pro Searches: 3 per day.
- Research queries: 1 per month.
Advanced AI models, image generation, and premium support are not included in the Standard plan. Perplexity may change plan features and limits, so check its official plan comparison for current details.
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What Perplexity does
Perplexity describes itself as an AI answer engine that searches the open web and returns concise answers with citations. It also says users can ask follow-up questions and save threads. Citations can help you inspect sources, but they do not guarantee that an answer is accurate or complete; check important claims against the cited material.
Quick Recap
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- MEMORIES MADE PICTURE PERFECT: Capture every angle in stunning clarity, from wide family photos to close-ups of friends, with the triple-lens camera on Galaxy A17 5G.
- NEED MORE STORAGE? WE HAVE YOU COVERED: With an improved 2TB of expandable storage, Galaxy A17 5G makes it easy to keep cherished photos, videos and important files readily accessible whenever you need them.³
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