Perplexity - AI Search & Chat
doubtful ratingAn AI search engine with citations that works significantly better on desktop than in the mobile app.
58real score
4.8store star
481,040ratings
About the rating
storeAvg 4.83 versus textAvg 3.2 and pct5 47%. Noticeable gap. Substantive reviews describe specific problems: unstable mobile experience versus the web, document upload errors, regional blocks without explanation. Five-star reviews are mostly short.
Strengths
What users love
- Users value that answers come with sources for verification. Response style adapts to the nature of the question
- Which stands out compared to citation-free answers.
Weak spots
What users hate
- The mobile app is consistently worse than the web version: content fails to display
- Streams cut off. 'Not available in your region' errors appear without explanation
- Even for paying users.
Who it is for
Researchers and professionals who need cited sources, preferably from a desktop browser.
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