App & tool guide · AI assistants
Perplexity
ParentMode's take
16+ with active parental awareness; not recommended under 16
Perplexity is a conversational AI search tool rated 17+ by Apple, likely due to its broad access to web content and the unpredictable nature of open-ended AI chat. The app can surface adult content, medical/health misinformation, or suggestive material depending on user queries—risks that require mature judgment to navigate responsibly.
On the App Store
- Apple age rating
- 17+
- Developer
- Perplexity AI Inc.
- Category
- Productivity
- Average rating
- 4.8 ★
- Last updated
- 2026-07-07
Apple content advisories
- Infrequent/Mild Sexual Content and Nudity
- Infrequent/Mild Mature/Suggestive Themes
- Infrequent/Mild Medical/Treatment Information
Source: Apple App Store, retrieved 2026-07-10. View the current listing →
What a parent can do
Data & privacy
Check the app's privacy label on the App Store for details on how Perplexity handles conversation data and AI model training.
Controls
Use device-level parental controls (Screen Time on iOS, Family Link on Android) to set app time limits, and review the app's in-app settings for any content filtering or safety options available.
A cautious next step
If your teen needs AI-assisted research or homework help, consider supervised use with clear boundaries about query topics, or explore tools specifically designed for younger users with built-in content guardrails.
The age rating, developer, and advisories above are Apple App Store facts. The guidance is ParentMode's own protective, conservative editorial — general parenting guidance, not clinical, legal, or diagnostic advice, and not an endorsement or a warning from Apple or Perplexity AI Inc.. Apps change; always check the current listing.