ChatGPT vs Perplexity
The comparison
On App Store, ChatGPT has 4.8/5 and Perplexity has 4.8/5. The displayed scores are tied. Each source stands on its own; these scores do not establish an overall winner. Reviewers most praise ChatGPT for helpful for learning and education, and Perplexity for cited sources.
ChatGPT: 4.8/5 on App Store (9,241,309 ratings) (snapshot Aug 11, 2026). Perplexity: 4.8/5 on App Store (514,964 ratings) (snapshot Oct 15, 2026). The snapshots may have been collected on different dates.
ChatGPT
Snapshot Aug 11, 2026
4.8/5App Store
9,241,309ratings
Praise
- helpful for learning and education (5)
- versatile problem-solving tool (5)
- personalized and adaptive responses (5)
- quick and efficient answers (5)
Complaints
- inaccurate or false information (4)
- app crashes and technical issues (2)
- argumentative and contradictory responses (2)
- login and access problems (2)
Perplexity
Snapshot Oct 15, 2026
4.8/5App Store
514,964ratings
Praise
- cited sources (4)
- fast accurate answers (4)
- intuitive interface (4)
- voice features (2)
Complaints
- credit system issues (4)
- usage limits (2)
- dictation bugs (2)
- inaccurate answers (2)