Character.AI vs Perplexity

On App Store, Perplexity scores higher (4.8/5 vs 4.3/5), from a smaller review base (480,859 vs 550,088 ratings).

As of Jul 30, 2026, Character.AI is rated 4.3/5 on App Store (550,088 ratings); Perplexity is rated 4.8/5 on App Store (480,859 ratings). No source is blended; each stands on its own.