Looking for a browser that does more than just load webpages? Perplexity’s Comet browser is now available on Android, bringing AI-powered assistance directly into your mobile browsing experience. Instead of switching between Chrome and your AI app, Comet bakes the assistant right into the interface.
After months of limited beta testing, the mobile version brings most desktop features that made Comet stand out. You can ask questions, summarize pages, compare products, and complete tasks without juggling multiple apps.
What Makes Comet Different
The standout feature is tab-aware assistance. The AI can reference your open tabs to summarize or cross-check content across multiple pages simultaneously. Voice mode lets you talk to the assistant hands-free, and you can set Perplexity as your default search engine.
The built-in ad blocker might be the most practical perk. It strips out pop-ups and clutter aggressively, which matters more on small screens where ads can overwhelm the page. After years of Google adding AI features to Chrome, Perplexity is betting users want AI as the foundation, not just an add-on.
Free to Use
Comet for Android is completely free to download. The browser opened up to everyone after initially launching as a perk for Pro and Max subscribers. You get full access to the AI assistant, ad blocking, and all core features without paying anything.
An iOS version is coming soon, but Perplexity prioritized Android because carriers and phone manufacturers have been asking to bundle Comet. That suggests future Android phones might ship with it alongside or instead of Chrome.
Should You Switch?
If you want AI baked into every part of your browsing experience, Comet delivers that in a way Chrome with Gemini doesn’t quite match yet. However, security and privacy concerns remain. Researchers have found vulnerabilities in Comet’s desktop version, and Perplexity tracks browsing behavior for personalized ads.
For now, Comet works best as a secondary browser for AI-heavy tasks. You can keep Chrome for banking while using Comet for research, shopping, and content summarization. Download it from the Play Store and see if the AI-first approach fits how you browse.
