How to Download Perplexity on Any Device: Android, iOS, PC, Mac, and Linux Guide

You can get Perplexity on pretty much every device you own. Android, iPhone, Windows, Mac, Linux. There's a way to install it on all of them, and the basic experience is free. If you want the Pro features like multi-model access and Deep Research, the same app works across platforms and syncs your account automatically.

Here's how to download Perplexity on each device, step by step.

Download Perplexity on Android

Android gives you the full Perplexity experience with the official app. It works just like the web version, with Pro Search, file uploads, and model switching available if you have a Pro subscription.

1. Open APKPure or the Google Play Store on your Android phone.

2. Search for "Perplexity" and look for the app by "Perplexity AI."

3. Tap Install. The app is about 50MB and installs in under a minute on most connections.

4. Open the app and sign in with your Google account, Apple ID, or email.

5. Your search history and account sync across devices automatically from here.

The Android app supports all three tiers: Free, Pro ($20/month), and Max ($200/month). You can upgrade inside the app through Google Play billing.

Download Perplexity on iPhone and iPad

The iOS version is on the App Store and is essentially feature-identical to the Android app.

1. Open the App Store on your iPhone or iPad.

2. Search for "Perplexity" and find the app by Perplexity AI.

3. Tap Get, then confirm with Face ID or your Apple ID password.

4. Open the app and sign in. If you used Perplexity on another device before, your history is already there.

The iOS app supports all the same features: Pro Search, multi-model switching, file uploads, Deep Research, and Spaces. The interface is slightly more polished on iOS than Android, with smoother animations and better keyboard integration for follow-up questions.

Download Perplexity on Windows PC

Perplexity doesn't have a native Windows app you can download from the Microsoft Store. If you searched for "perplexity pro free download for pc," you won't find a standalone .exe. But you can get a desktop-like experience in about 30 seconds:

1. Open Chrome, Edge, or any Chromium-based browser on your Windows PC.

2. Go to perplexity.ai.

3. Click the install icon in the address bar (it looks like a small monitor with a download arrow). In Chrome, you'll find this in the three-dot menu under "Cast, Save, and Share" → "Install Perplexity."

4. After installing, Perplexity opens in its own window with its own taskbar icon. It looks and behaves like a native app.

This PWA (Progressive Web App) version works offline for saved content and supports system-level keyboard shortcuts. Notifications, including search reminders from Spaces, appear in the Windows notification tray.

For those who want a true desktop client, the Perplexity Comet browser (a full AI-native browser) is available on Windows. It's currently free and includes AI search, tab management, and agent-style interactions. You can download it from perplexity.ai/comet.

Download Perplexity on Mac

Mac has the best native app situation of any desktop platform.

Option 1: Mac App Store

1. Open the Mac App Store.

2. Search for "Perplexity."

3. Download the official app. It's a native macOS app, not a web wrapper.

4. Sign in and you're set. The app supports system notifications, Spotlight-like quick launch, and menu bar integration.

Option 2: Comet Browser

The Perplexity Comet browser is also available on Mac and was actually released there first. It's a full AI-native browser that includes all Perplexity Pro features plus agent-style task execution. Free to use, with Pro features needing a subscription.

How to Install Perplexity on Linux

Linux doesn't have an official Perplexity app from the company, but the community has filled the gap with a Snap package.

1. Open your terminal.

2. Run: sudo snap install perplexity-desktop

3. This installs an unofficial web wrapper app that gives you the Perplexity web interface in a dedicated window with desktop integration.

4. Launch it from your app launcher. It'll appear as "Perplexity Desktop."

If you don't have Snap installed, you'll need to set it up first with sudo apt install snapd on Ubuntu/Debian systems or the equivalent on your distribution.

Alternatively, you can use the PWA method described in the Windows section. It works exactly the same on Linux through Chrome or Edge. Go to perplexity.ai and install it as a web app through the browser menu.

Which Version Should You Use?

For most people, the answer is: use whatever device you're already on. Perplexity syncs everything across platforms. Start a Deep Research report on your phone during a commute, and it's waiting for you on your computer when you sit down at your desk.

The web version at perplexity.ai is the most full-featured, since new features roll out there first. The mobile apps are close behind. The desktop apps (Mac and Comet browser) add system-level integration that makes Perplexity feel more like a native part of your workflow, especially if you're switching between it and other apps frequently.

Getting Started After Installation

Once you download Perplexity on whichever device you chose:

The free tier gives you unlimited standard searches and five Pro searches per day. Start with this to see how it fits your workflow.
If you hit the daily Pro limit regularly, the $20/month Pro plan lifts it to 300+ searches per day and unlocks multi-model switching and Deep Research.
Your account syncs across all devices automatically. Sign in once and everything follows you.

You can download Perplexity for Android right here on APKPure. It's the quickest way to get the latest version, and updates come through as soon as they're released.