It took a bit longer than planned — one week, to be exact. But as of today, Perplexity’s Comet browser is available for the iPhone. That means the AI browser has arrived on all major platforms: Mac, Windows, Android, and now iOS.
What Makes Comet Different
Comet isn’t a regular browser with a few AI features bolted on. The entire experience revolves around Perplexity’s search and chat. Instead of showing Google results, Comet delivers direct answers — with sources. Add AI-generated page summaries, contextual search suggestions, and an interface that deliberately blurs the line between traditional browsing and conversation.
Who Is It For?
If you’re already using Perplexity, Comet is the logical next step. Instead of switching between your browser and the Perplexity app, you get both in one. The browser is free — Perplexity Pro and Max are available as in-app purchases (starting at $4.99).
The Bigger Question
Comet is the most ambitious attempt yet at building an AI-native browser. Google Chrome has retrofitted AI features. Arc tried and didn’t make it. Perplexity is going the other way: AI first, browser wrapped around it.
Will it work? On the desktop, Comet has been more of a niche product so far. But on iPhone, things could be different. Mobile search is quick, casual, often on the go — exactly what AI answers are made for.
My Take
I’m curious whether Comet will gain more traction on iPhone than it has on desktop. The idea is solid: a browser that doesn’t just show web pages but answers questions. But the habit of opening Safari or Chrome runs deep. Perplexity doesn’t need to win the browser market — but they need to convince enough people that AI search is good enough to switch apps for.
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