Do apps really add to my experience?

They can, but every app is different so check that out before you buy in. Apps fall into 2 main categories - those that give you new vibration and pleasure options, and those that sync to another toy or another person. Some do both.

New feature apps

These apps can give you access to ways to create and save your own vibration patterns, access other people's uploaded patterns, or unlock extra features - like an app based remote control interface. Some also offer the option to sync to adult media online so the motions the masturbator makes match the action on screen.

Connection apps

These apps let your masturbator sync to a partner's toy, either in person, or from a distance. This can let you control one toy, or even both in the case of Lovense. They can also let someone else with the same app take control of your toy, even if they don't have a toy themselves. Some apps work better than others across the globe and how good your local internet is can also have an impact.

If the benefits offered by your masturbator's app are things you want, then it can definitely give you more variety and options. If you don't need them, a more basic model may be just fine.

Still got questions? Sure! Here's how to pick the right size masturbator, the reasons you might want a manual versus and automatic masturbator, and how to clean your masturbator after you've enjoyed it.