Perplexity - AI Search & Chat subscription: cost, reviews, how to cancel

• App Store rating4.8★ from 517,746 ratings
• Cheapest subscription$4.99 per month
• Reviews mentioning billing, last 12 months387 of 3,377 reviews

On this page: what it costs, how to cancel, what reviewers say.

What the data says

• Billing complaints in reviews387 of 3,377 reviews in the last 12 months mention charges, subscriptions, refunds or cancelling (11%)
• Free trial converts to a paid plan1 month free trial, then $4.99 per month

What Perplexity - AI Search & Chat costs

Download: Free. Subscriptions start at $4.99 per month.

• Perplexity Pro1 month free trial, then renews every month$4.99
• Perplexity ProRenews every month, no trial$20.00
• Perplexity Pro7 days free trial, then renews every month$20.00
• Perplexity ProRenews every year, no trial$200.00
• Perplexity MaxRenews every month, no trial$200.00
• Perplexity Pro7 days free trial, then renews every year$200.00
• Perplexity ProRenews every month, no trial₩29000

How to cancel Perplexity - AI Search & Chat

1. Open Settings on your iPhone and tap your name at the top.
2. Tap Subscriptions.
3. Select Perplexity - AI Search & Chat (listed under a plan name such as Perplexity Pro).
4. Tap Cancel Subscription and confirm. You keep access until the end of the paid period.

If the app is not in that list, it was not billed through Apple. Cancel it with the developer instead: support page or website.

Charged after cancelling or during a trial? Request a refund at reportaproblem.apple.com within 90 days.

What reviewers say

Reported bugs

Frequent crashes and freezes; Login issues with Apple Sign-In; Disappearing keyboard and input issues; Inconsistent performance across platforms.

Recent one-star reviews

Extremely Disappointed with Perplexity – Worst User Experience, Very Bad Cheap Ai SoftwareHonestly, Perplexity has been one of the most frustrating apps I’ve used. The app is full of glitches, frequent technical issues, inconsistent performance, and bugs that make the overall experience extremely disappointing. For a platform that promotes itself as an advanced AI search engine, the reli…

Vague vague vagueI always need a follow up because the summary news this perplexity software writes is very vague.

I am being charged incorrectlyI am suddenly being charged £20 monthly for a service I don’t use.

Recent five-star reviews

Motivated AII found this AI has some passion and confidence to give me an idea or project.every AI is smart,and this has more suggestion and a bit of care.thanks!

Best AIIf Joe Rogan uses it I’m using it

The Real DealJust remember to ask the right question & you’ll get the correct answers. Don’t be afraid to challenge or debate Perplexity ai or any ai for that matter. It is learning YOU & it will apologize and offer the insight you requested. Always, D

About the developer

Perplexity AI, Inc. has published on the App Store since Mar 27, 2023: 2 app(s), 0 of them no longer in the store.

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Questions people ask

How much does Perplexity - AI Search & Chat cost?

Download: Free. Subscriptions start at $4.99 per month.

How do I cancel Perplexity - AI Search & Chat?

On your iPhone open Settings, tap your name, tap Subscriptions, select Perplexity - AI Search & Chat and tap Cancel Subscription. You keep access until the end of the paid period.

Does Perplexity - AI Search & Chat have a free trial?

Yes: Perplexity Pro offers a 1 month free trial, then $4.99 per month.

Is Perplexity AI Search & Chat free to use?

The app offers a free version with core functionalities. For enhanced features and deeper research capabilities, there is an optional subscription called Perplexity Pro, which can be purchased through in-app subscriptions.

Perplexity - AI Search & Chat in one paragraph

Perplexity - AI Search & Chat by Perplexity AI, Inc. is a Productivity app for iPhone. Download: Free. Subscriptions start at $4.99 per month across 7 plan(s). App Store rating 4.8 from 517,746 ratings. 387 of 3,377 reviews in the last 12 months mention charges, subscriptions, refunds or cancelling (11%). The developer has 2 app(s) on the App Store, 0 no longer listed. Cancel through Settings › Subscriptions on the iPhone. Data verified Oct 23, 2026 by AppsLupa.

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