Comparison

Perplexity vs Gemini Notebook

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Perplexity

Get accurate, source-backed answers to any question with this AI-powered search and chat tool. It leverages top AI models for deep research, drafting emails, and more, syncing across devices. Discover new information and organize your findings in a personal library.

Highlights
  • AI-powered search with cited sources
  • Deep research and guided exploration
  • Conversational follow-up questions
  • AI assistant for drafting and scheduling
  • Voice search functionality
  • Community-driven discovery
  • Personalized library for discoveries
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Perplexity—Where Knowledge Begins. Accurate answers to any question, backed by sources and citations. Cut through the clutter and get straight to credible, up-to-date answers. This free app syncs across devices and leverages the power of the top AI models from OpenAI, Anthropic, Meta, and more. Features: · Perplexity Pro Search & Deep Research: Guided AI search for deeper exploration. · Thread Follow-Ups: Keep the conversation going for a deeper understanding. · Assistant: Draft emails, schedule appointments, book reservations, and more. · Perplexity Labs: Bring your reports and projects to life faster than ever before. · Voice: Instant, up-to-date answers whether you type or say it. · Trust Built In: Cited sources for every answer. · Discover: Learn new things from the community. · Your Library: More than search history, it's a curation of your discoveries. Download Perplexity now and continue your journey to better knowledge and understanding. In-app Subscriptions: If you decide to subscribe to Perplexity Pro, it will be applied to your iTunes account upon confirmation. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless canceled within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can cancel anytime by visiting the 'Manage Subscription' section of your account. For more information, please refer to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Terms of Service: https://www.perplexity.ai/tos Privacy Policy: https://www.perplexity.ai/privacy

About

Gemini Notebook

This AI-powered tool transforms complex information from various sources into clear, understandable insights. It allows users to upload documents, websites, and videos, then ask questions and receive summarized answers with inline citations. Users can also generate podcast-style audio discussions for a different learning experience.

Highlights
  • Upload PDFs, websites, and videos
  • AI-powered summarization
  • Ask questions about sources
  • Inline source citations
  • Podcast-style audio overviews
  • Offline access
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Turn complexity into clarity with Gemini Notebook, your brain’s new best friend. Join the millions of students, creators, researchers, professionals, CEOs, and more who are saving time, getting stuff done, and learning in new ways. “One of the most compelling and completely flabbergasting demonstrations of AI’s potential yet.” – The Wall Street Journal Now, with the Gemini Notebook app, you can create and access notebooks, ask questions whenever you think of them, and listen to your podcast-style Audio Overviews on the go with background playback and offline support. UPLOAD SOURCES Upload all your long and complex PDFs, websites, YouTube videos, or text into a notebook. INSIGHTS YOU CAN TRUST Gemini Notebook becomes an expert on your sources, summarizing them and making interesting connections. Then, you can ask it questions about, well, anything — and you can trust the answers, since your sources are cited in-line. LEARN YOUR OWN WAY Long blocks of text not your preferred way to learn? Transform what you uploaded into something more your speed, like a podcast-style audio discussion with two engaging AI hosts. You can even join the show to ask questions or steer the conversation in a different direction.

Screenshots

Perplexity4 screens
Gemini Notebook4 screens

Verdict

The call

Perplexity and Gemini Notebook both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 79% of Gemini Notebook's written reviews are positive against 63% of Perplexity's. Perplexity's advantage is ratings volume (506K vs 61K) and chart position (#6 vs #33). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Perplexity sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Gemini Notebook sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Perplexity against 4.9 for Gemini Notebook. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Perplexity has 506K ratings behind it against 61K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of Perplexity's written reviews are positive against 79% of Gemini Notebook's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Perplexity ships an update every 5 days, Gemini Notebook weekly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Perplexity versus Gemini Notebook: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPerplexityGemini Notebook
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (506K ratings)4.9 (61K ratings) — better
Positive reviews63.5% of reviews78.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings506K — better61K
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#6 — better#33
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size173 MB207 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperPerplexity AI, Inc.Google

Customer experience

Perplexity

All ratings506,223 ratings
Positive96.1%
Neutral1.6%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews4,553 reviews
Positive63.5%
Neutral4.8%
Negative31.7%

Gemini Notebook

All ratings60,505 ratings
Positive96.9%
Neutral1.2%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews2,079 reviews
Positive78.7%
Neutral6.2%
Negative15.2%

User reviews

Perplexity

From 506K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Saves time, fast and efficient
  • 🔍 Comprehensive and detailed answers
  • 📚 Provides sources and citations
  • 🤖 Excellent AI-powered search
  • 🧠 Helpful for research and learning

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
  • 🔒 Restrictions on VPN usage
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🤖 Inconsistent or biased responses
  • 🖥️ Subpar mobile app experience compared to web version

Gemini Notebook

From 61K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and accurate audio summaries
  • 👍 Useful for learning and studying
  • 🚀 Convenient mobile access
  • 👍 Great for on-the-go use

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Audio volume issues
  • 🔍 Missing key features from web version
  • 🔍 Lack of customization options
  • 🔍 Inconsistent dark mode implementation

Bugs and requests

Perplexity

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Frequent crashes and freezes
  • Login issues with Apple Sign-In
  • Disappearing keyboard and input issues
  • Inconsistent performance across platforms

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to disable Shopping Pro for subscribed users
  • ChatGPT-like widget to continue conversations
  • Real-time voice-based interactions
  • Customizable font size and UI options
  • Integration with other apps and services

Gemini Notebook

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Audio coming through earpiece instead of speaker
  • Interactive features not working properly

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to curate audio summaries
  • Sync saved notes from web version
  • Add mind maps, study guides, and other advanced features

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Perplexity

Subscriptions6
  • Perplexity Pro1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • Perplexity Pro2 variants$20.001 Month
  • Perplexity Pro7 Days trial$20.001 Month
Show 3 more
  • Perplexity Pro2 variants$200.001 Year
  • Perplexity Max$200.001 Month
  • Perplexity Pro7 Days trial$200.001 Year
One-time5
  • 500 Credits$5.00
  • 1,000 Credits$10.00
  • 2,500 Credits$25.00
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  • 5,000 Credits$50.00
  • 10,000 Credits$100.00
15 purchases

Gemini Notebook

Subscriptions15
  • 100 GB2 variants$1.991 Month
  • 200 GB$2.991 Month
  • Google AI Plus (400 GB)2 variants$4.991 Month
Show 12 more
  • Google AI Plus (400 GB)1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • Google AI Plus (2 TB)2 variants$9.991 Month
  • Google AI Pro (5 TB)2 variants$19.991 Month
  • Google AI Pro (5 TB)1 Month trial2 variants$19.991 Month
  • 100 GB2 variants$19.991 Year
  • 5 TB2 variants$24.991 Month
  • 200 GB2 variants$29.991 Year
  • Google AI Plus (400 GB)$49.991 Year
  • 10 TB2 variants$49.991 Month
  • Google AI Pro (5 TB)$199.991 Year
  • Google AI Pro (2 TB)$199.991 Year
  • Google AI Ultra (30 TB)2 variants$249.991 Month

Questions

Is Perplexity free?
Perplexity is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gemini Notebook free?
Gemini Notebook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Perplexity or Gemini Notebook?
Gemini Notebook is rated higher. Perplexity averages 4.8 out of 5 from 506K ratings, while Gemini Notebook averages 4.9 from 61K ratings.
Do Perplexity or Gemini Notebook have ads?
Neither Perplexity nor Gemini Notebook shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Perplexity or Gemini Notebook?
Perplexity ships an update every 5 days, and Gemini Notebook weekly. Most recently, Perplexity was updated on September 24, 2026 and Gemini Notebook on September 24, 2026.
Which is more popular, Perplexity or Gemini Notebook?
Perplexity currently peaks at #6 in the App Store charts, and Gemini Notebook at #33. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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