Perplexity has officially rolled out its AI powered Comet browser for Android, now available for free on the Google Play Store. Unlike traditional browsers that simply “add” AI, Comet is built from the ground up around artificial intelligence and it shows.
Agentic AI Takes the Lead
Comet isn’t just another mobile browser with a chatbot tucked inside. It comes with a full agent style assistant capable of carrying out multi step tasks on demand.
You can speak or type your commands, and the browser can:
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Summarize long articles
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Compare products
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Open multiple tabs
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Draft emails
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Give shopping recommendations
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Navigate across tabs using natural voice interaction
The idea is simple: browsing should feel less like tapping around, and more like telling your phone what you want done.
Deep AI Integration, Built In Ad Blocking & Mobile First UI
The Android version goes beyond cosmetic AI features. It directly uses Perplexity’s own AI search engine, returning quick, source-cited answers instead of the usual long list of links.
Other highlights include:
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Native ad-blocking
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Cleaner, distraction-free browsing
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A mobile first interface built specifically for smartphones
These features make Comet stand out in a crowded market, especially for users who want an ad-free, AI-assisted browsing experience.
Free for Android A Shift in Strategy
Comet’s desktop version previously launched under a paid subscription model. But on Android, Perplexity has completely changed direction: the app is free to download.
While the company may introduce usage limits or premium add-ons later, launching free on Android lowers the entry barrier and invites a much wider audience to try it.
Feedback So Far Impressive, But Not Perfect
Initial reviews praise Comet’s capabilities but also point out some early shortcomings. The biggest complaint so far is limited sync support between desktop and mobile. Bookmarks, history, and tabs don’t always transfer cleanly something heavy users will definitely want fixed.
Another major concern comes from a recent cybersecurity discovery. Researchers at LayerX revealed a flaw that allowed malicious links to hijack Comet’s internal AI and extract personal data from connected services like Gmail. Although this issue has been addressed, it highlights a broader point:
AI powered browsers introduce powerful features and powerful risks.
