# Perplexity vs Gemini Notebook

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Perplexity | Gemini Notebook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (506K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/perplexity-ai-search-and-chat/id1668000334/reviews) | **[4.9 (61K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gemini-notebook/id6737527615/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **506K** | 61K |
| Positive reviews | 63.5% of reviews | **78.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#6** | #33 |
| Size | 173 MB | 207 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Perplexity AI, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1668000336) | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) |

## What reviewers say

### Perplexity

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/perplexity-ai-search-and-chat/id1668000334)

**Currently charting:** #6 Top Grossing · Productivity, #27 Top Free · Productivity, #77 Top Grossing (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Perplexity Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Perplexity Pro | $20.00 | per month |
| Perplexity Pro | $20.00 | per month |
| Perplexity Pro | $200.00 | per year |
| Perplexity Max | $200.00 | per month |
| Perplexity Pro | $200.00 | per year |
| 500 Credits | $5.00 | one-time |
| 1,000 Credits | $10.00 | one-time |
| 2,500 Credits | $25.00 | one-time |
| 5,000 Credits | $50.00 | one-time |
| 10,000 Credits | $100.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gemini-notebook/id6737527615)

**Currently charting:** #33 Top Free · Productivity, #111 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 GB | $1.99 | per month |
| 200 GB | $2.99 | per month |
| Google AI Plus (400 GB) | $4.99 | per month |
| Google AI Plus (400 GB) | $4.99 | per month |
| Google AI Plus (2 TB) | $9.99 | per month |
| Google AI Pro (5 TB) | $19.99 | per month |
| Google AI Pro (5 TB) | $19.99 | per month |
| 100 GB | $19.99 | per year |
| 5 TB | $24.99 | per month |
| 200 GB | $29.99 | per year |
| Google AI Plus (400 GB) | $49.99 | per year |
| 10 TB | $49.99 | per month |
| Google AI Pro (5 TB) | $199.99 | per year |
| Google AI Pro (2 TB) | $199.99 | per year |
| Google AI Ultra (30 TB) | $249.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Audio coming through earpiece instead of speaker
- Interactive features not working properly

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*