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Install Perplexity on iPhone, iPad, or Android

Download the Perplexity app on iPhone, iPad, or Android, check the publisher, and sign in. Simple steps, based on official sources.

  • Perplexity
  • Mobile app
  • 5 min
  • Beginner
  • Verified on 06/11/2026

Platforms: ios, android

Before you start

  • An iPhone or iPad running iOS or iPadOS 18.0 or later, or an Android phone (minimum version: check the system requirements on the official store listing)
  • An Apple account, a Google account, or an email address to sign in
  • An internet connection
  • Age requirements are not presented the same way across sources: check the minimum age on the official app listing in your store

Perplexity is an AI that answers your questions and cites its sources. It is available as an app for iPhone, iPad, and Android. This guide shows you how to install it and sign in.

Check the app before you download it

Fake apps often copy real ones. Before you download, check two things: the exact name and the publisher.

On the App Store, search for “Perplexity: AI Agent & Search.” On Google Play, search for “Perplexity - Ask Anything.” In both cases, the publisher must be Perplexity AI, Inc.

This site is independent. It is not affiliated with any AI publisher.

Install the app on iPhone or iPad

Open the App Store on your device. Use the search bar to find “Perplexity: AI Agent & Search.” Tap the install button shown under the app name.

The app requires iOS 18.0 or iPadOS 18.0 or later. If your device is older, the installation will not work.

Install the app on Android

Open Google Play on your phone. Search for “Perplexity - Ask Anything.” Tap the install button.

Before you install, check the required Android version and the age rating on the Google Play listing.

Sign in to your account

Open the app, then choose how you want to sign in:

  • with your Apple or Google account;
  • with your email address, by receiving a link or a one-time code.

You do not need to create a password for email sign-in. An account is required for Pro search, file uploads, and saving your conversations.

A Pro or Max subscription bought through the App Store or Google Play is managed by that store. For prices and plans, check the official Perplexity website.

This step is useful if you also use the Perplexity app on Mac. In the app, open the Settings menu, then the Devices section. Follow the instructions on screen to link the two devices.

You can skip this step if you only use your phone or tablet.

What next?

Try these two requests to discover the tool:

  • “Explain in a few sentences what renewable energy is, with your sources.”
  • “Compare the benefits of two mobile phone plans for someone who travels rarely.”

Official sources

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What's next?

Put Perplexity to work

Reply to an email, write a letter, write an Excel formula: follow a practical example step by step, with requests ready to copy.

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