Perplexity has officially launched its Comet AI Browser on Android after more than two months of pre-registration. Listed on the Google Play Store in September, the browser is now available for immediate download, and users who pre-registered will find it automatically installed. With this release, Perplexity becomes the first full-fledged AI browser available on Android, bringing its powerful agentic browsing capabilities to mobile users across India and global markets.
The Comet Browser mobile app carries most of the desktop features, including AI-assisted browsing, voice interaction, agentic search, and intelligent suggestions. This makes it a major step in the evolution of AI-driven browsing, offering students, creators, researchers, and everyday users a smarter alternative to traditional mobile browsers.
Perplexity Comet Browser: Now on the Google Play Store
Perplexity confirmed the Android launch through an announcement on X (formerly Twitter). The browser is free to download, and most core features remain accessible without a subscription. However, the free tier includes rate limits for AI-assisted tasks and agentic actions.
Subscribers using the Pro or Max plans receive:
- Higher usage limits
- More frequent access to agentic tools
- Faster AI assistant responses
This model aligns with Perplexity’s existing desktop subscription structure.
First Look: New Layout & Mobile-Specific Changes
Gadgets 360 tested the application and highlighted several layout differences between desktop and mobile versions:
- The AI assistant button is located at the bottom of the screen, not the top
- The URL bar and toolbar are also moved to the bottom for easier thumb access
- Tapping the AI assistant opens a full-screen overlay, unlike desktop where the page stays visible
Despite the full-screen interface, session history is preserved, meaning users can resume their conversation with the assistant anytime.
AI Assistant: Smart Suggestions & Agentic Capabilities
The AI assistant remains the core of the Comet browser’s experience. On mobile, the assistant can:
- Interpret and explain webpage content
- Suggest relevant follow-up actions
- Handle daily browsing queries
- Enable voice-based interaction
- Activate AI agents for complex tasks
Agentic features allow users to ask highly specific tasks such as:
“Find the website where I can get the Samsung Galaxy S25 for the cheapest.”
When performing these tasks, the assistant autonomously browses the web. Users can see screenshots of each page it opens, ensuring full transparency. This capability requires explicit browsing permission for safety and control.
Supports Voice Chats & Multi-Step Reasoning
The mobile version supports the same voice chat features seen in desktop and iOS, allowing users to interact hands-free. It can:
- Read webpages aloud
- Summarise articles
- Perform multi-step reasoning tasks
- Execute shopping, research, and comparison workflows
This makes the browser especially useful for students studying on mobile, travellers, and professionals multitasking on the go.
First AI Browser on Android
With this release, Comet becomes the first Android-native AI browser, ahead of:
- OpenAI’s ChatGPT Atlas (mobile version not yet available)
- The Browser Company’s Dia (also not available on smartphones)
This milestone positions Perplexity as a leading innovator in AI-first browsing technology.
FAQs
| Is Perplexity Comet Browser available on Android? |
| Yes, it is now live on the Google Play Store for all Android users. |
| Is the app free to use? |
| Yes, but AI and agentic features have rate limits on the free tier. |
| What’s new in the mobile layout? |
| The AI assistant, URL bar, and toolbar are located at the bottom; assistant opens full-screen. |
| Does Comet on Android support voice chats? |
| Yes, users can interact with the AI assistant using voice. |
| Can Comet perform agentic tasks like finding the cheapest product? |
| Yes, it can browse autonomously with user permission. |
| Will session history be saved when closing the assistant? |
| Yes, history is preserved when reopening the assistant window. |
| Is Comet the first AI browser on Android? |
| Yes, ahead of Atlas and Dia mobile launches. |
| Does Comet show browsing screenshots during agentic tasks? |
| Yes, every AI-opened page is shown with a screenshot for transparency. |
With the launch of the Comet AI Browser on Android, Perplexity brings its powerful agentic search and intelligent browsing tools directly to smartphones. The mobile version retains most desktop features, adds a user-friendly interface, and supports voice and autonomous browsing actions. Android users can now enjoy a fully AI-optimised browsing experience, marking a major step in the future of mobile search. Visit the Play Store for the latest version and keep this page bookmarked for upcoming updates.
