Perplexity beats ChatGPT on Apple App Store after Airtel users get free Pro subscription

Aravind Srinivas-led AI-powered search engine Perplexity has overtaken ChatGPT to become the number one free app on the Apple App Store. The development comes shortly after Perplexity partnered with Airtel to offer its ₹17,000 Perplexity Pro subscription for free to all Airtel users.

Perplexity Pro gives users access to advanced AI models such as GPT-4.1, Claude, Grok 4, and more, along with image generation capabilities across supported models. Subscribers also get access to the company’s newly launched Comet browser, which remains invite-only for free users.