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I’ve been collecting, testing, and enjoying remote and app controlled vibrators for a several years now. Vibrators of all types can have remote or app-control to give you deeper control over the vibrations or allow you to hand control to a nearby or long-distance partner.
From hands-free remote control options you can wear around like egg vibrators and panty vibrators to handheld app-controlled options that provide intense power and allow you to press the vibrations exactly where and how firmly you want. And some remote control vibrators you can even wear hands-free during sex.
The first thing to figure out is which type is right for you, so I’ve organized this guide by type – I’ll explain what each is best for as we go, but there’s also a guide to choosing between the types at the bottom of this page for more detail. I’ll also provide full app demos throughout (and here) so you can see how each app works.
My partner and I have personally bought and tested all the toys I’ll discuss in this guide and many that didn’t make the cut (75 remote and app controlled vibrators and counting), comparing them on power, rumbliness, app and remote control, comfort, noise, battery life, and more. Below are the ones I consider to be the best remote and app controlled vibrators in each price range or for a particular use.
Wearable Vibrators
The first few groups of remote control vibrators we’ll talk about are wearable vibrators. If you want to give control to a partner (or control it yourself) as you go about your day, you need a wearable instead of a handheld vibrator. But you can also simply wear them in bed for hands-free stimulation and some can be worn during sex. While wearable vibrators are not as intense as handheld toys you can press exactly where you want, with the exact amount of pressure you want, I can still orgasm with many of them hands-free.
Also see all our recommendations for the best wearable vibrators here.
Panty Vibrators
Panty vibrators are worn in your underwear for hands-free clit stimulation, and are easy to wear around. Since many people need clit stimulation to orgasm, a panty vibrator is often a better choice than an egg vibrator (below) which is designed for internal G-spot stimulation instead.
The best ones use a magnet to secure to your underwear, so you can position the toy where it feels best and keep it there. They also have a slight curve so more of the vibrating surface is against your body.
Also see all our recommendations for the best panty vibrators here.
Best Panty Vibrator Overall
The Lovense Ferri is the most well-rounded panty vibrator. It’s the strongest, reaching a top power of 9.35 out of 10, and its short, curved body transfers more of that power to my clit than any other – making it one of the few I can orgasm with hands-free, and the one I do most easily.
The curved shape also lets you add pressure hands-free – a unique and very helpful design feature: Shifting your weight against the curved base of the toy tilts the clit-end to press more firmly into you, the closest a wearable gets to the pressure control of a handheld. This is a big part of why I orgasm with the Ferri most easily.
Lovense’s app is the best of any brand I’ve tested, with excellent features and reliable connectivity whether you’re controlling it yourself, handing control to a nearby partner, or playing long-distance. The Lovense app is far better than the We-Vibe Moxie+’s (the Ferri’s main competitor) which is buggy and unreliable – no other panty vibrator’s app comes close to the Ferri’s. And its connection holds reliably, including through heavy body interference which can break the connection for other toys.
It also lasts the longest of any panty vibrator I’ve tested, running 168 minutes on its highest power in our test.
The Ferri fits very securely – its magnet is especially strong (you can see it holds through my hand). I can place the toy anywhere in my underwear, and it stays there. With heavy movement like running, squats, dancing, and jumping jacks the Ferri bounces around a little, but always snaps back to its original spot, never falls out, and stays in a stimulating place throughout.
Its vibrations are reasonably quiet when worn, but a couple of the other panty vibrators are especially quiet if that’s your bigger priority. The VeDO Niki and NS Novelties Techno Lucy are quieter without giving up much power. But the Niki is remote-controlled and the Techno Lucy’s app is far more basic than Lovense’s. Or for Lovense’s app control, their Lush 4 egg vibrator for G-spot stimulation is also very quiet.
If you want hands-free clit stimulation and prioritize power, versatility, and the best app control, the Ferri is my top recommendation.
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The NS Novelties Techno Lucy is the least expensive panty vibrator I recommend, and offers strong power and app control under $50.
It reaches a top power of 9 out of 10, barely less powerful than the Ferri, though a bit buzzier. And its broad, curved body and large magnet press that power firmly against your clit – it’s one of the few panty vibrators I can orgasm with hands-free, and only the Lovense Ferri (above) delivers more of its power to your clit. Even the much pricier We-Vibe Moxie+ can’t match its stimulation or fit.
Its vibrations are buzzy though, so for deep, rumbly stimulation on a budget, the VeDO Niki is better.
The Techno Lucy is also the most comfortable and most secure-fitting panty vibrator I’ve tested, at any price. The broad, plush clit-end spreads pressure evenly while the large magnet pins the toy in place, so it stays comfortable and on-target in bed and holds its spot through walking, dancing, and even running. And it’s one of the quietest of any wearable vibrator I’ve tested, despite having great strength.
The trade-offs are a very basic app and a short battery. The Love Spouse app essentially acts like a remote control – you just choose from three power levels and six preset patterns. No in-depth customization, but you can still connect with a long-distance partner. The connection is usually good, but can miss some commands under heavy body interference like happens when a partner controls your toy at an extreme angle. The app also has annoying ads, but they don’t block you from playing – you can just scroll past them.
The Lucy’s battery life (55 mins on high) is about a third of the Ferri’s. But for a strong, comfortable, secure panty vibrator with an app on a budget, nothing else I’ve tested comes close to the value.
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The VeDO Niki is budget-friendly and an excellent panty vibrator for those who value rumbly clit vibrations and a physical remote rather than an app. It’s our best remote controlled panty vibrator.
It’s the most rumbly panty vibrator I own – every other pick here, including the Lovense Ferri (above), turns buzzy on its higher settings. If you find buzzy vibrations tickly or numbing, the Niki gives you deep, rumbly stimulation throughout its entire power range, with some good strength behind it (8 out of 10 on high). While not as powerful as the Ferri, it has plenty of strength for me to orgasm hands-free.
Its broad, flexible, curved body is the other draw: rather than putting pressure in a focused spot, it blankets the whole area and stays in consistent contact with your clit, so the vibrations transfer where they should but are spread out very comfortably.
It’s comfortable to wear, quieter than the Ferri, with a remote that responds instantly and holds its connection even when your body blocks the line of sight between it and the toy. If you’re concerned about connection, the Niki is a more reliable budget choice than the NS Novelties Techno Lucy (above).
A physical remote is very easy to use and means you don’t have to look at a phone – you can often keep the remote in your pocket and operate it by feel. But it provides less feedback to help a partner understand what your toy’s doing, doesn’t give as detailed of control, and doesn’t allow long-distance play like an app.
The trade-offs for its budget price are no app and a short 55-minute battery. If these are important to you, the Ferri is the better pick: stronger, with the best app of any brand and about three times the battery. But for deep, rumbly, comfortable clit stimulation with a physical remote, the VeDO Niki is the best.
Egg Vibrators
Egg vibrators slip inside you for hands-free G-spot stimulation – whereas panty vibrators above are worn externally for clit stimulation. Like panty vibrators, egg vibrators are especially worth considering if you want something to wear around. Egg vibrators’ bulbous internal shape fits especially securely, making eggs very easy to wear around. Though you can also use an egg solo in bed simply for strong, hands-free G-spot stimulation.
The best egg vibrators have a good combination of power and rumbliness – deeper vibrations are more important for internal toys since they travel through your body better to reach the G-spot. And the choice also comes down to your preference on control (remote or app) and girth. Larger eggs can apply more stimulating pressure, but are often less comfortable, while slimmer eggs are easier to wear for extended periods.
Also see all our recommendations for the best egg vibrators here.
Best Egg Vibrator Overall
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The Lovense Lush 4 is the egg vibrator I’d recommend if you want one that does everything well. It’s tied with the older Lush models as the strongest egg vibrator I’ve tested, reaching a top power of 10 out of 10, and its girthy, contoured bulb presses that power directly against my G-spot, so the stimulation feels especially full and intense. The vibrations have good rumbliness too, though if the deepest, most rumbly feel matters most to you, the VeDO Kiwi is more rumbly.
Lovense’s app is by far the best of any brand I’ve tested – it’s easy to use with simple control options or in-depth customization abilities, and has the most reliable connection whether playing nearby or with a long-distance partner.
The Lush connects with the app immediately and stays connected even through heavy body interference which often drops the connection for lower-quality toys. And the behavior works as expected unlike buggy apps like We-Vibe’s.
It stays securely in place with walking or heavier movement and lasted a long 120 minutes on its highest power in our test. And it’s very quiet passing all of our audibility testing despite its power – it’s a quieter wearable than the Lovense Ferri panty vibrator.
Whether you’ll find it comfortable depends on your size preferences. The form-fitting antenna is very comfortable, but the larger bulb creates more fullness and pressure than slimmer eggs – part of what makes it so stimulating, but less comfortable for long wear. If you’d prefer a slimmer fit, the Lovense Lush Mini is more comfortable and uses the same app but lasts only half as long.
Like every egg, the Lush 4 only stimulates internally. I can’t orgasm from G-spot vibrations alone, so I like to pair mine with a clit vibrator like the Lovense Ferri, which you can control together with the Lush in the same app. But for a powerful, secure, app-controlled egg vibrator, the Lush 4 is the best all-around.
Personal Favorite Egg Vibrator
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The Lovense Lush Mini is my favorite egg vibrator, because I prefer the smaller girth. While the Lovense Lush 4 (above) has the best performance across-the-board (especially for those who like a fuller feel), the Lush Mini keeps the same strong G-spot stimulation and outstanding app with a slimmer body that I find more comfortable.
The Lush Mini’s 9.5 out of 10 strength is nearly as strong as the larger Lush 4 and has the same contoured shape to target the G-spot well. But its slimmer size relieves some of that fullness and pressure of the bigger Lush models – the kind that can feel restrictive when sitting or bending forward – so I can wear it longer.
It uses the same excellent Lovense app – the best of any brand I’ve tested – with detailed control, great connectivity and a fantastic long-distance experience. Sound levels and rumbliness are good too, though if the deepest vibes are important, the VeDO Kiwi (remote-controlled) is more rumbly.
The main trade-off is battery. It lasted 65 minutes on high in our test, roughly half the Lush 4’s 120. You can extend that by using the lower and middle settings too as you play, but it may be short if you want to wear around for an extended period.
But for a slim, comfortable egg that keeps the Lush line’s strong stimulation and the best app, the Mini is my favorite.
Best Budget Egg Vibrator
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The VeDO Kiwi is the best egg vibrator under $75. It’s great if you want the most rumbly G-spot stimulation and prefer a remote over an app.
For G-spot stimulation, rumbliness matters more than it does for the clit – lower-frequency vibrations travel deeper through the body to reach the nerve-rich areas around the G-spot. The Kiwi stays rumbly across its whole power range, even at the top, where pricier eggs like the Lush 4 and We-Vibe Jive 2 start to feel buzzy.
Because of its deep rumbliness, it still feels very impactful even while not being quite as strong as those two eggs. Though it still reaches a solid 8 out of 10 on top power compared to their 9 and 10.
Its slim, cylindrical shape spreads the vibrations out over a greater area instead of pressing into one spot the way the Lush and Jive 2’s contoured bulbs do. This doesn’t feel like it targets my G-spot as directly. But the rumble runs so deep that the vibrations still transfer well and feel impactful.
That slimmer shape is more comfortable, too. It doesn’t cause the same fullness and bladder pressure the wider Lush 4 and Jive 2 do, so I can wear it longer – the Lovense Lush Mini (above) is the only egg I find even comfier.
The VeDO Kiwi is very quiet, and the remote is simple but effective. It has separate buttons to increase and decrease the power and holds a stable connection through body interference. Its limitation is range. The Kiwi’s remote reached just 16 feet in our test – plenty for using it yourself or handing it to a partner in the same room, but not across the house. And there’s no app for long-distance play. The Jive 2’s remote has better range if that’s a priority.
But the Kiwi is great for those who prefer a remote, and want the most rumbly vibrations at a budget-friendly price. As a bonus, its wide bullet shape lets it double more easily than most eggs as an occasional handheld clit vibe.
Best Remote-Controlled Egg Vibrator
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The We-Vibe Jive 2 is the best remote-controlled egg vibrator I’ve tested with strong, rumbly G-spot stimulation. It can also be controlled through the We-Vibe app, but the app is glitchy and unreliable, so the remote is the best control method.
The Jive 2’s remote is excellent. It has separate buttons for power and patterns – convenient so you don’t have to cycle through settings on a loop. The buttons are raised enough that I can use it without looking – something a remote does better than an app. In our test, we could separate the remote and toy 125 feet before they disconnected, longer than most wearable remotes and roughly eight times the range of the VeDO Kiwi. It also holds its connection reliably through body interference.
The stimulation is also great. The Jive 2 reaches a strong 9 out of 10 on top power, and its thicker, contoured bulb presses that strength firmly into the G-spot the way the Lush line does – transferring the vibrations as effectively as any egg I’ve tested. There are 15 power levels for a gradual build, and the vibes stay rumbly – second only to the Kiwi.
Unfortunately, the app is buggy and bad, with close-range controls often freezing or not responding properly, and a long-distance glitch that sometimes prevents connecting with a partner at all.
If a great app or reliable long-distance play matters to you, the Lovense Lush 4 (above) or Lush Mini (above) are much better choices and slightly cheaper. They just don’t have a physical remote.
But if you want a physical remote with great controls and strong connectivity, the Jive 2 is the best.
Hands-Free Couples Vibrators
Hands-free couples vibrators are designed mainly to wear during partnered sex to give you the clit stimulation you need to orgasm without either partner holding a toy – so your hands are free to be more engaged with each other.
Most wearable couples vibrators are technically dual-stimulation, but their slim internal arm mainly anchors the toy, so the focus remains clitoral. For stronger G-spot stimulation, see the other dual-stimulation wearables below, which aren’t designed to wear during sex. Many couples vibrators can also be worn around, but usually a good panty vibrator or egg vibrator fits more securely and is more stimulating when moving.
The best wearable couples vibrators have an adjustable hinge to better fit them to your individual body – I can only orgasm with adjustable models. Cheap, non-adjustable ones shift off your clit easily, so if you’re on a tight budget and can’t get an adjustable model, you’re better off with a good, affordable handheld like a bullet vibrator – the app-controlled Lovense Ambi is a good, reasonably priced bullet. Handheld vibrators also give you more control over placement and pressure.
Also see all our recommendations for the best hands-free couples vibrators here.
Best Hands-Free Couples Vibrator Overall
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The We-Vibe Chorus is the best hands-free couples vibrator I’ve tested, and the one that gives you the best chance of a secure, stimulating fit for your own body. It’s one of the few couples vibrators I orgasm with completely hands-free during sex – its two adjustable hinges, one on each arm, let me fine-tune the shape to my body so the clit motor stays pressed against me instead of drifting off the way merely flexible models do.
The one-hinge We-Vibe Sync 2 fits me just as well as the Chorus, but the Chorus’s extra hinge gives you a wider range of customization and the best odds of finding a fit that works for your particular anatomy.
It’s tied with the Sync 2 as the most stimulating couples vibrator I’ve tested, with rumbly, effective clit vibrations and a bulbous internal arm that presses into my G-spot as my partner thrusts. That extra pressure makes it more stimulating for me than clit-only models like the We-Vibe Sync O, and the arm still stays slim enough for comfortable penetration.
The Chorus is built primarily for hands-free stimulation during penetrative sex, and that’s where it stands out. It also works comfortably for brief wear around the house, but that’s a secondary use: heavier movement can wiggle it loose, and its 65-minute battery is short for extended wear. The Sync O stays more secure through activity and lasts longer, but it gives up some of the stimulation that makes the Chorus better during sex. If a toy to wear around is your priority, an egg vibrator or panty vibrator is the better choice anyway.
The other compromise is We-Vibe’s buggy app, particularly for long-distance play, where connection problems can prevent a session from starting at all. Unfortunately, there isn’t a good couples vibrator with better app control. Lovense has a much better app but doesn’t make a couples vibrator, while the Satisfyer models I’ve tested like the Satisfyer Double Joy don’t fit or stimulate well enough. We-Vibe makes the only couples vibrators I actually orgasm with during sex, so its app problems are a tradeoff you have to accept if you want a stimulating couples vibe.
For the Chorus’s main use, though, I usually skip the app and use its excellent physical remote or even the on-toy button. The remote has separate buttons for changing intensity and patterns and maintains a reliable connection even through body interference. That makes the app’s problems frustrating but not a dealbreaker, especially during sex.
For the best chance of finding a secure, stimulating fit that can bring you to orgasm hands-free during sex, the Chorus is the best couples vibrator.
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The We-Vibe Sync 2 is about $50 cheaper than the We-Vibe Chorus, and will feel the same to many people. I personally orgasm with it just as easily as the We-Vibe Chorus (above). And the Sync has the same top strength of 6.75 out of 10.
It has one adjustable hinge, which is essential for getting enough stimulation: you can tighten the angle so the clit motor stays pressed against you instead of shifting off the way merely flexible models do. The Chorus adds a second hinge for a wider range of adjustment, giving it better odds of finding the right fit. But the Sync 2’s single hinge was enough for me to get an equally stimulating fit.
Like the Chorus, the Sync 2’s bulbous internal arm adds extra G-spot pressure as my partner thrusts, making it more stimulating than clit-only models like the We-Vibe Sync O. And the arm still stays slim enough for comfortable penetration.
The Sync 2 uses the same We-Vibe app, so it has the same app issues the Chorus has (discussed above). I use the physical remote or the on-toy button more during sex anyway.
The Sync 2’s remote can miss commands when there’s a lot of interference between the remote and the toy. This can happen more when a partner controls your toy while wearing it around, but isn’t much of an issue during sex. But if that’s a big concern to you the Chorus’s remote maintains a stable connection.
For most people who mainly want a couples vibrator to use during sex, though, the Sync 2 delivers the same stimulation as the Chorus for less.
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The original We-Vibe Sync is the least expensive couples vibrator I can orgasm with hands-free during sex. It takes a little more adjusting, but gives me the same reliable hands-free orgasm ease as the pricier We-Vibe Chorus and We-Vibe Sync 2 (both above). It’s a discontinued model, so it’s only available while We-Vibe sells off its remaining stock.
Like the Chorus, the original Sync has two hinges, so it’s just as adjustable as the Chorus. Likewise, its clit motor is just as strong as the Chorus’s and Sync 2’s. The main difference that affects stimulation is that its internal arm is thinner and less bulbous. It doesn’t naturally apply as much pressure on my G-spot as my partner thrusts. So I have to spend more time tinkering with the hinges until I get a fit that applies that pressure I want. But with intentional shaping, it can be just as stimulating.
On a charge, the Sync also outlasts both – about 85 minutes on high, versus roughly an hour for either newer model.
The app has the same issues as the Chorus and Sync 2. Its older hard-plastic remote is the least reliable of the three. It’s affected by interference and even with a clear shot, it still takes a few clicks to change the power at times.
But the original Sync is the best value while it lasts. Once it’s gone, the Sync 2 is the least expensive one that stimulates well during sex.
Dual-Stimulation Wearables
Unlike the remote control wearable couples vibrators above which sometimes have G-spot stimulation as a secondary add-on, these dual-stimulation wearables are designed specifically to provide strong, hands-free clit and G-spot stimulation together.
They have bigger internal arms to pack a stronger motor so they can’t be worn during sex. Many also stimulate through motion instead of just vibrations. They’re usually best for powerful hands-free stimulation in bed since their bulkier size and sometimes motion can make them less secure or comfortable to wear around and louder than panty vibrators or egg vibrators.
Best Dual-Stimulation Wearable Overall
The Lovense Dolce is the most powerful dual-stimulation wearable I’ve tested and the best overall choice for strong, hands-free clit and G-spot stimulation in bed. It’s one of the few I can orgasm with completely hands-free (though I can also with the Lelo Ida Wave below): its clit motor is exceptionally strong, while the girthy internal arm presses firmly into my front wall for powerful G-spot vibrations and pressure.
Both motors span from gentle warmup levels to intense top power. When they run together, their vibrations interact to create a deeper, thudding sensation that feels more rumbly and layered than either motor alone – especially when you set them to different powers which you can easily do in the Lovense app. Its adjustable spine also lets you adjust the angle between the arms for better clit and G-spot contact – an advantage over the non-adjustable Lelo Ida Wave and Fantasy For Her Stimulate-Her.
The Dolce also uses the Lovense app which is the best of any brand – with great features and connectivity. You can adjust each motor independently, create custom patterns, or give a nearby or long-distance partner detailed, reliable control. The Ida Wave’s app is much more basic, while the Stimulate-Her uses a physical remote.
The trade-offs are its bulky fit, noisy vibrations, and short 45-minute battery. It stays securely positioned, but I find its girthy internal arm and rigid external arm comfortable enough while lying down, but uncomfortable when walking around. The difficulty when wearing it around is a downside of these strong dual-stim wearables over egg vibrators or panty vibrators in general, not just the Dolce. I find using the Lovense Ferri and Lush 4 (or Lush Mini) together more comfortable for wearing around since I can position each toy independently in a comfy spot for me.
Personal Favorite Dual-Stimulation Wearable
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Although the Lovense Dolce above is more intense, the Lelo Ida Wave is my personal favorite dual-stimulation wearable vibrator because it combines strong, rumbly clit vibrations with G-spot pressure from motion rather than internal vibrations. Its rotating arm creates gentle, shifting pressure that feels more like light fingering – a subtler sensation than the Dolce’s powerful vibrations, but one I really enjoy.
The broad external arm transfers its 8.5-out-of-10 clit power especially well to my clit and keeps comfortable, consistent contact with my body. Its vibrations also stay more rumbly than the Dolce’s or Stimulate-Her’s as the power rises. The clit stimulation brings me to orgasm hands-free, while the internal motion adds a gentle fingering sensation and makes those orgasms feel stronger.
The pressure is gentle, because the flexible arm gives a little – a handheld app-controlled rabbit, like the We-Vibe Nova 2 or Lovense Nora, presses far firmer into your G-spot, but you have to hold it; what the Ida Wave trades for is effortlessness.
The Ida Wave’s internal arm is slimmer and more comfortable than the Dolce’s, and it is the quietest and longest-lasting of the dual-stimulation wearables, running 135 minutes on high in our test. However, its flexible internal arm provides only gentle pressure and can slowly work itself out, so I usually readjust it a few times per session. It is best used in bed, not worn while walking around.
Lelo’s app is reliable but basic – fine for adjusting intensity or choosing presets, but far less in-depth than Lovense’s app for customization or long-distance play. When playing long-distance in Lelo’s app, you can’t video chat or send photos while playing together.
Choose the Ida Wave for rumbly clit stimulation, comfortable G-spot motion, quietness, and a long battery. Choose the Dolce or Stimulate-Her instead if you want strong internal vibrations rather than gentle motion.
Best Budget Dual-Stimulation Wearable
Fantasy For Her G-Spot Stimulate-Her
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The Fantasy For Her G-spot Stimulate-Her is the best budget dual-stimulation wearable I’ve tested, delivering unusually strong clit and G-spot vibrations for its price. Its internal motor reaches 9.75 out of 10-slightly higher on paper than the Lovense Dolce-while its clit motor reaches a strong 8.5, though it’s very buzzy (which I enjoy but some strongly prefer rumbliness).
The G-spot vibrations are the highlight: powerful, impactful, and fairly rumbly internally on its lowest settings which still pack a punch. Its slim arm does not press as firmly into my front wall as the Lovense Dolce’s thicker arm, so the Dolce still feels more stimulating overall; however, the slimmer shape makes the Stimulate-Her more comfortable for extended use in bed. Its clit contact is also more body-dependent than the Dolce since it’s not adjustable, but the stimulation is enjoyable when the shape aligns well with you.
The physical remote is simple, but has excellent connectivity and responds quickly, so it’s a good option if you prefer a physical remote over an app. Its 85-minute battery on high also lasts nearly twice as long as the Dolce’s.
The main compromises are its three widely spaced intensity levels, with no gentle warmup, and its non-adjustable shape. The clit vibrations become very buzzy on high, and the toy is not fully waterproof or secure enough for wearing around. But if the Dolce is outside your budget and you want powerful dual vibrations with a reliable remote, the Stimulate-Her offers outstanding value.
Handheld Vibrators
If you just want to give control to a nearby or long-distance partner while you use your app-controlled toy in-bed, then you don’t necessarily need a wearable vibrator. A handheld remote control vibrator will likely meet your needs, and they have a few advantages over hands-free toys.
A handheld vibrator is usually more stimulating than a wearable. Because you’re holding it, you can press it wherever feels best. You don’t need to rely on a good, secure fit to naturally hit the right spot as you do with a hands-free remote control vibrator. You can also use their handle to apply more pressure than you can get from a wearable. Handhelds also tend to be larger, which lets them house stronger motors. So when you’re playing in the bedroom and don’t care about a hands-free experience, a handheld usually gives you better, more versatile stimulation.
All of the handheld vibrators below are app-controlled. Handhelds rarely have a physical remote control.
Wand Vibrators
App-controlled wand vibrators are best for those who like extremely powerful vibrations and broad clitoral stimulation. Their large size makes them the strongest kind of vibrator since they can house larger motors. And their typically wide heads cover and stimulate more of your vulva.
Their larger size makes them a little harder to maneuver than smaller vibes and some people prefer milder vibrations or more focused stimulation than a wand provides.
Also see all our recommendations for the best wand vibrators here.
Best App-Controlled Wand
The Lovense Domi 2 is the best app-controlled wand vibrator, and is the best option for those looking for extreme power and deep rumbliness.
The Domi’s powerful broad vibes don’t just vibrate your clit. They vibrate your entire vulva. Sometimes I’ll use it over my clothes or through a towel since it’s so strong.
And the vibes are extremely deep and rumbly. It’s one of the most rumbly wand vibrators I’ve tested, whereas most other wands turn buzzy at the top. So the Domi 2’s strength travels deep instead of concentrating at the surface.
Now, I want to note that not everyone loves extreme power or wants their entire vulva vibrated. “Stronger” doesn’t automatically equal “better” for everybody. Vibration power is a personal preference. And so is broad stimulation (like wands provide) or precision stimulation (like a bullet vibrator or the Lovense Hyphy’s tip provides). But if you’ve enjoyed other wands or have found other vibrators feel too weak – the Domi wand is likely the app-controlled vibrator for you.
Its drawback of its extreme power is noise – the Domi is loud, and my partner could hear it even on low through our closed bedroom door, though a box fan or music masks it on every setting. The battery also ran an excellent 125 minutes on max power!
The Domi is also a compact wand, and I prefer the Domi’s smaller size because it’s easier to hold and maneuver. Since it’s about the same size as my other handheld toys, I can hold it comfortably in my usual position.
Lovense’s app and connectivity are the best of any brand – far better than the other major app-controlled wand, the We-Vibe Wand 2: the Wand 2 itself is also good, but it’s app is buggy, especially for long-distance play. Whereas both Lovense’s features and connectivity are outstanding.
Bullet and Mini Vibrators
App-controlled bullet vibrators are best for those who enjoy focused clitoral stimulation and moderate power (though there are some extremely intense models). Their smaller size allows you to limit the stimulation to a precise area and makes them easy to maneuver. There are also wider mini vibrators for those who want something lightweight and easy to hold, but still prefer broad stimulation. These also tend to be the most affordable way to get a good app-controlled vibrator.
Also see all our recommendations for the best bullet and mini vibrators here.
Best App-Controlled Bullet
The Lovense Ambi is the best app-controlled bullet vibrator, and one of the best, most versatile bullets I’ve tested in general. It’s also the most affordable way to get Lovense’s outstanding, reliable app control.
The Lovense Ambi is a small but powerful app-controlled bullet vibrator. Comparably-priced app-controlled bullets from other brands, like the Satisfyer Ultra Power Bullet 8, are weaker, buzzier, and have a worse app.
I love this little toy because, unlike most bullet vibrators, it has a nice angle instead of sticking straight out. This gives me more leverage to apply firm pressure without taking up too much space between my partner and I. So it fits into tighter spaces compared to a straight bullet.
The Ambi gets about as strong as my larger Lovense Hyphy, even though it’s only about a third the size. It’s also more powerful than the Lovense Exomoon (their other app-controlled bullet vibrator), which is one of the main reasons I prefer the Ambi. And the vibrations are a mix between buzzy and rumbly – which delivers some surface-level and some deeper vibrations together depending on which power level you’re using.
While I use my Lovense Hyphy more often, the Ambi is convenient to take on the go due to its smaller size.
If you’re on a tighter budget but want the best app experience that Lovense toys offer, the Ambi is an excellent choice.
Mid-Sized G-Spot or Clit Vibrators
These mid-sized handheld vibrators (often called “G-spot vibrators”) are versatile and excellent for exploration. Of course they can be used internally for G-spot stimulation. But they’re also excellent to use externally for clitoral stimulation. Most of my go-to vibrators for clit stimulation are this type.
These app-controlled vibrators are smaller than wands making them easier to maneuver and fit in tight spaces. But they’re larger than bullets, making them easier to grip and leverage while keeping your hand out of the way of the action. So you can use them for a wide variety of stimulation and learn what you like in a vibrator.
Personal Favorite Mid-Sized Vibrator
The Lovense Hyphy is the best app-controlled mid-sized vibrator – and it’s my personal favorite vibrator of any kind – with or without app control.
The Hyphy made it easy for me to experience multiple orgasms consistently.
It took me a few years to become multiply-orgasmic. And once I figured out what worked for me, it still took effort and was challenging to replicate at times. But the Lovense Hyphy made it easy for me to have several orgasms every time I play.
Since each person’s different, I don’t believe it will work for everyone. But here’s why it works for me, especially in the beginning:
The Lovense Hyphy has two different vibrating ends. It has a small tip on one side for very focused clit stimulation and a broader motor on the other for stronger clit stimulation or G-spot stimulation.
I orgasm using the more powerful, broad end on my clit. But after my first (second, third, or fourth) orgasm, my clit needs a bit of a cool down. It’s too sensitive for more strong vibes or direct stimulation.
But to stay engaged and aroused, my clit still needs some indirect stimulation. This is where the Hyphy’s precision tip comes in.
Immediately after an orgasm, I can keep the small tip vibrating on my vulva away from oversensitive areas. My clit stays engaged from the slight indirect vibrations but isn’t getting too much stimulation.
Once the oversensitivity has passed, I can switch back to the powerful broad end and have another orgasm fast – typically under 30 seconds.
And I can keep repeating this process until my body doesn’t want any more. Now that I’ve used it for several years, and my body’s become more used to multiple orgasms, I can also just keep using the broad end away from my clit rather than switching back and forth between the two ends.
Each person is different and has their own needs, so I don’t think the Hyphy will automatically give everyone multiple orgasms. But using it as I described above worked very well for me, especially when learning to have multiple orgasms in a session – and I think some others will have a similar experience.
The Hyphy’s broad end is about the same size and strength as the wearable Lovense Lush 4. It’s as strong as you can get before getting into ultra-powerful wand vibrators.
A unique aspect of the Hyphy is that its vibrations are powerful but high-frequency (quite buzzy as opposed to rumbly). Buzzy vibes often get a bad rap in the sex toy world because many cheap, weak vibrators have buzzy motors.
And if you’re someone who knows you only enjoy rumbly toys, the Lovense Hyphy won’t be for you. But for anyone else, you may find that buzzy vibes hit the spot when they’re from a high-quality, strong vibrator!
I was surprised by how much I enjoy the Hyphy’s feel. Again – it’s my favorite vibrator.
It’s powerful, buzzy vibrations feel distinctly different from a strong, rumbly vibrator. And it turns out my clit orgasms more easily and quickly from the Hyphy’s vibration quality. You can read more about my thoughts on rumbly vs buzzy vibrators here.
As with the other Lovense vibrators on this list, you can control the Hyphy in the Lovense Remote app or with the buttons on the toy itself. As I’ve mentioned, Lovense has my favorite app and the best connectivity in close-range and long-distance modes!
The Hyphy also has three different attachable silicone tips for the precision end. Each slightly alters how the stimulation feels, so you can play around and find what you enjoy most.
Rabbit Vibrators
App-controlled rabbit vibrators give you clit and G-spot stimulation together from one handheld toy – an internal arm for your G-spot, an external arm on your clit. They’re the handheld counterpart to a hands-free dual-stimulation wearable: because you hold a rabbit, you can angle it and press its internal arm more firmly into your G-spot for far more pressure than a wearable can generate – trading a wearable’s effortlessness for more control.
Keeping both arms in place at once can be difficult, so the best app-controlled rabbits have some method to make them work for a broader range of bodies – such as making the external arm broader to cover more area and flexible to hold that contact as you press the G-spot arm more firmly.
Best App-Controlled Rabbit
Lovense Nora
The Lovense Nora is the best app-controlled rabbit vibrator, especially if you want both the stimulation and app to be excellent. The We-Vibe Nova 2, the other app-controlled rabbit in this list, has outstanding vibrations but a buggy app.
The Lovense Nora is great when I want strong automatic G-spot pressure paired with lovely clit vibes.
Most rabbits vibrate against your G-spot. And to get G-spot pressure you need to manually angle the inner arm against your front vaginal wall. But the Lovense Nora’s internal arm doesn’t vibrate – instead it rotates to continually nudge against your G-spot and deliver lovely pressure.
I find that rather than thrusting, I prefer a slight “nudging” along the front wall of my vagina. If my partner is fingering me, it’s a sort of “come-hither” motion, barely inside.
And the Nora replicates that feeling so well. Plus, you can control how fast the Nora rotates using the Lovense app.
And unlike the hands-free Lelo Ida Wave, you can manually thrust the Nora against your G-spot if you want even more pressure. So I find the Nora more stimulating than the Ida Wave (though not as effortless).
While the Nora’s inner arm rotates, applying pressure on your G-spot, the external arm vibrates on your clit.
Though the Lovense Nora’s clit arm is flexible like the We-Vibe Nova 2’s, I find it doesn’t keep quite as much surface area in contact with my clit. And while the Nora’s clit motor has more raw power (I rate it at 7.5 out of 10 vibration power compared to other rabbits and mid-sized handhelds) than the Nova’s (5.5 out of 10 vibration power), the vibrations are buzzier.
So the clit stimulation from the Nora doesn’t feel as deep as the We-Vibe Nova 2’s.
If you prefer manually thrusting your toys for additional pressure anyway, you’ll probably prefer the Nova 2’s stimulation (though its app is far worse). The Nova’s vibrations are more rumbly, and the internal arm vibrates (so you’ll get G-spot pressure and vibes).
But the Lovense Nora gives me great G-spot pressure completely effortlessly.
The Lovense app gives you separate control of the G-spot arm and the clit arm. You or your partner can control how fast the G-spot arm rotates and how strong the clit arm vibrates.
You’ll get great control features and reliable connectivity.
Best Rabbit Vibrations
We-Vibe Nova 2
The We-Vibe Nova 2 has the best vibrations of any app-controlled rabbit vibrator because they have lovely rumbliness. However, it’s also important to know that its app is buggy, so you should only consider it if the app is only something you’ll need to use on occasion.
Before trying the We-Vibe Nova 2, I didn’t enjoy rabbit vibrators – but this remote control rabbit changed my perspective.
Besides its deep, rumbly vibrations, the Nova has two other design features that set it apart from most other rabbit vibrators: a squishy G-spot arm and a flexible, curled clitoral arm.
The We-Vibe Nova 2’s silicone is smooth, and the G-spot arm has a lovely squishiness making the G-spot presssure especially comfortable. But the overall structure of the G-spot arm is still reasonably firm and doesn’t bend too much, so I can still apply excellent pressure.
It also doesn’t press annoyingly against my vaginal opening when I leverage it as many other internal toys do.
The Nova’s clit arm has a broad, accentuated curled shape which keeps a larger surface area in contact with your clit than other rabbit vibrators. So you’re not trying to balance a teeny tiny clit arm delicately in the right spot as you are with others.
And while the Nova’s G-spot arm is more rigid so you can apply good pressure, the clitoral arm is flexible so that it actually stays in contact with your clit as you rock the Nova 2 against your G-spot.
I wrote other rabbit vibrators off because I could never keep the clit and G-spot arms in an enjoyable position at the same time. But due to the flexible, curled clit arm – the Nova delivers great G-spot and clit stimulation simultaneously.
If other rabbit vibrators haven’t worked for you, but you’re still searching for one that will: I recommend trying the We-Vibe Nova 2! It’s designed well to work for a broad range of people.
The We-Vibe Nova 2’s vibrations themselves have a deep, rumbly feel. And it has gradual power increments, which is great for building that slow wave. The rumbly vibrations are also especially quiet.
I rate the Nova’s clitoral motor and G-spot motor each at an 5.5 out of 10 vibration power (compared to other rabbit and mid-sized vibrators). But, layered under the main vibration frequency, there’s a very low-frequency thudding beat that makes the vibrations feel richer and more rumbly, which is especially helpful for G-spot stimulation where rumbliness is often more important than power. And when pressing the vibrations in more firmly (which you can’t do as comfortably with wearable vibes like the Lelo Ida Wave) it feels especially stimulating.
You can control it from the on-toy buttons or the We-Vibe app. The on-toy buttons are great, providing separate controls for increasing/decreasing the power and moving forward/backward through patterns.
However, We-Vibe’s app is buggy and unreliable so it’s best viewed as an occasional bonus, but expect control to sometimes break, need to close and re-open the app at times, and long-distance mode is especially unreliable. If you’ll use the app control regularly, the Lovense Nora is the far better app-controlled rabbit vibrator for you.
Clit Suction Toys
App-controlled clit suction toys provide extremely intense, ultra-focused clit stimulation. They seal around your clit and stimulate it with pressure waves that feel very different from traditional vibrations. While wands give extreme power that spreads over your whole vulva, clit suction toys give extreme intensity that stays hyper-focused on your clit. Some people absolutely love the focused intensity and unique sensation from the touchless stimulation. Others find it overstimulating and prefer traditional vibrators.
If you’ve never tried clit suction before, I would start with the Satisfyer below. It gives you app control, separate vibration and pressure-wave control, and a gentler starting point than the Melt 2. If you already know you love strong air-pulse toys and want the bigger, deeper-feeling pulses, the We-Vibe Melt 2 is the stronger-feeling option.
Best App-Controlled Clit Suction Toy
Satisfyer Pro 2 Generation 3 + Connect App
The Satisfyer Pro 2 Generation 3 + Connect App is the best app-controlled clit suction toy if the app is important to you. It does the best job of balancing good clit suction stimulation with a great app.
It’s also a great option to start with if you’re new to this type of stimulation as it’s more reasonably priced.
It starts much gentler than the We-Vibe Melt 2 below, which makes it better for warming up and learning whether you like pressure-wave stimulation – many others can feel too intense for many people. However, as I increase the intensity, the sensation becomes more vibration-like instead of delivering the Melt 2’s deeper, thuddier pressure waves.
I find it easy to get a good seal with the Satisfyer, though I actually prefer using it without lube for a slightly looser, more diffuse seal, which softens the stimulation and keeps it from feeling too intense for me.
The app is the other main reason this is my app-controlled clit suction pick. The Satisfyer Connect app is much better than We-Vibe’s app, and it lets you control the pressure waves and vibrations separately. So if app control matters more than getting the strongest, deepest suction feel, the Satisfyer is the better choice.
Best Clit Suction Feel
We-Vibe Melt 2
The We-Vibe Melt 2 has the better clit suction feel if you already know you like intense pressure-wave toys.
The Melt 2 uses the same Pleasure Air technology as Womanizer’s toys (the leading clit suction toy brand), so its pulses feel bigger, deeper, and more thuddy than the Satisfyer’s, and the stimulation starts out strong right away. I can only use the first or second setting comfortably, so I would not choose the Melt 2 as a cautious first suction toy unless you already know you enjoy intensity.
I also find it easy to get a good seal with the Melt 2. And while clit suction toys are harder to use during partnered sex than a vibrator, many people have had the best success with the Melt 2.
The downside compared to the Satisfyer is the app. Your partner can use the We-Vibe app to raise and lower the Melt 2’s intensity, but We-Vibe’s app is buggy.
Even nearby the controls often freeze requiring you to close and re-open the app, and for long-distance play it frequently won’t let you connect with your partner at all. So choose the Melt 2 for the stronger suction sensation, but its app is not dependable.
Others to Consider
We-Vibe Moxie+
The We-Vibe Moxie+ is the Lovense Ferri’s main competitor, and it’s the best panty vibe with both app and remote control. But I don’t recommend it unless having both control options is extremely important to you. Its app is buggy and bad – far worse than Lovense’s. And the Moxie+’s stimulation is worse too – I can’t orgasm with it hands-free.
We-Vibe Sync O
The We-Vibe Sync O is a more comfortable, though less stimulating couples vibrator than the We-Vibe Chorus and We-Vibe Sync 2. The Sync O has a thin, flexible loop as its internal arm that takes up less space during sex than the Chorus’s or Sync 2’s more bulbous interanl arm. That allows more room for comfortable penetration, but it doesn’t stimulate as well during sex. I can still orgasm with it hands-free, but not as easily.
Lovense Flexer
The Lovense Flexer is a motion-based, app-controlled wearable that’s an alternative to the Lelo Ida Wave for those who want more intensity and a better app than Lelo’s. It has very strong (though buzzy) vibes and flexes back-and-forth for a motion that’s supposed to be like fingering. However, most of the movement happens in the clit arm, which rhythmically presses down on and releases your clit. It feels very intense, I orgasm hands-free from it, and anyone who likes pressing on their clit may especially enjoy it. But the G-spot pressure is subtle by comparison. It’s more intense than the Ida Wave, but the flexing motion is less comfortable and can pinch at times.
We-Vibe Wand 2
The We-Vibe Wand 2 is the Lovense Domi 2‘s main competitor. Both are excellent wands, and the We-Vibe Wand 2 is quieter than the Lovense Domi 2, but the Domi’s app is far better – so it’s the better app-controlled wand if you’ll regularly use the app.
Lovense Exomoon
The Lovense Exomoon is another app-controlled bullet that’s an alternative to the Lovense Ambi. It’s more rumbly than the Lovense Ambi and has a discreet, realistic lipstick design (complete with a lipstick cap). Other than the Exomoon’s inconspicuous look and more rumbly vibrations, the Lovense Ambi is better overall. The Ambi is stronger with a wider power range, and its angled shape is more comfortable solo and during sex.
Lovense Tenera 2
The Lovense Tenera 2 is Lovense’s clit suction toy. Although its app is the best of any brand, this toy’s stimulation is poor. Its pulsing is so faint it just feels like mediocre vibrations rather than the pressure-wave sensation you expect from a clit suction toy. If you want an app-controlled air-pulse toy, the Satisfyer Pro 2 Generation 3 + Connect App is far more stimulating and keeps a great app; and the We-Vibe Melt 2 is more stimulating still if the sensation matters more than the app (We-Vibe’s is buggy). Either is a much better suction toy than the Tenera.
How to Choose
There’s three major decisions when choosing the best remote or app-controlled vibrator for you:
- What type of vibrator fits your needs
- Whether remote or app control is better for your needs
- Which specific toy is best for your needs – once you’ve narrowed in on the right type and the right control method, my recommendations above will help you find a specific remote or app controlled vibrator that works for you.
Which Type is Right: Handheld vs. Wearable Vibrators
The first choice you need to make when choosing a remote and app-controlled vibrator is whether you need a wearable vibrator or a handheld. The easiest way to choose the right type is to start with how you want to use your vibrator:
- If you want something hands-free, especially to give you stimulation as you go about your day, you need a wearable vibrator – though they can also be used for hands-free stimulation in bed and some can be worn during sex.
- If you’ll mainly use it in bed and don’t mind holding the toy, a handheld vibrator is usually more stimulating because it gives you more control over its exact placement and pressure. Handhelds can also be larger and house stronger motors. A wearable frees your hands, but you have to rely on its fit to keep the vibrations pressed against the right spot.
Which Wearable Vibrator Type Is Right for You?
Once you know you want something hands-free, choose based on where you’ll use it and whether you want clit stimulation, G-spot stimulation, or both:
- If you want something to wear while walking around, choose a panty vibrator for clit stimulation or an egg vibrator for G-spot stimulation.
- If you want something to wear during sex for hands-free clit stimulation, choose a hands-free couples vibrator.
- If you mainly want hands-free stimulation while relaxing in bed, choose a panty vibrator for clit stimulation, an egg vibrator for G-spot stimulation, or a dual-stimulation wearable for both.
If you want something to wear while walking around, panty vibrators and egg vibrators are the two types built to stay comfortable and stimulating as you move. Panty vibrators sit against your clit, while eggs sit internally against your G-spot. Eggs generally fit the most securely because their bulbous shape naturally holds them inside your body. But a good magnetic panty vibrator also stays securely in your underwear and is the better choice if clit stimulation is what brings you to orgasm.
Some couples vibrators and dual-stimulation wearables can also be worn around, but they often don’t fit as securely while walking. Dual-stimulation wearables especially can be loud and uncomfortably bulky for wearing around. Even when I want dual stimulation on the move, I prefer combining a panty vibrator like the Lovense Ferri with an egg like the Lovense Lush Mini, since I can position each toy somewhere secure and comfortable.
If you want a wearable specifically for penetrative sex, choose a hands-free couples vibrator. Its slim internal arm leaves room for a penis or dildo while anchoring an external motor against your clit, giving you the stimulation you may need to orgasm without either partner holding a toy. Some also add mild G-spot pressure, but the main stimulation is clitoral. Couples vibrators generally shift more while walking than eggs or panty vibrators and are usually less powerful because they have to remain small enough to wear comfortably during sex.
If you mainly want hands-free stimulation while relaxing in bed, choose based on the stimulation you want: a panty vibrator for clit stimulation, an egg for G-spot stimulation, or a strong dual-stimulation wearable for both. Some dual-stimulation wearables also add G-spot motion or pressure, which can feel more like gentle fingering than vibrations. For solo use in bed, I generally wouldn’t choose a couples vibrator because the other wearable types are usually more stimulating.
Which Handheld Vibrator Type Is Right for You?
If you’ve decided you’ll use your vibrator in bed, don’t mind holding a toy, and want the best stimulation, then choose a handheld based mainly on whether you prefer clit or G-spot stimulation, how focused you want it to feel, and how much power you enjoy:
- Choose a wand vibrator for the most powerful, broad clit stimulation.
- Choose a bullet or mini vibrator for more focused, but moderately intense clit stimulation in a small, easy-to-maneuver shape.
- Choose a mid-sized vibrator for a versatile toy you can use for either clit or G-spot stimulation. Typically stronger than a bullet, more moderate than a wand, and easier to maneuver than either.
- Choose a rabbit vibrator for simultaneous clit and G-spot stimulation.
- Choose a clit suction toy if you want ultra-focused intense clit stimulation instead of traditional vibrations. Unlike wands which are extremely powerful and stimulate your whole vulva, these are very intense but super dialed in on your clit.
All of the handheld vibrators recommended in this guide use app control. Physical remotes are rare among handheld toys and are mainly worth considering when shopping for a wearable vibrator.
App Control vs. Remote Control
The vibrators in this guide may be controlled through an app, a physical remote, buttons on the toy itself, or some combination of the three. Though for handhelds, a physical remote control is very rare.
Choosing between them is a two-step process: first, decide which control method best fits how you play; then make sure the product offers a good, reliable version of it. A feature-rich app is not useful if it freezes or disconnects, and a convenient physical remote quickly becomes frustrating if it regularly misses commands.
Start with the type of play you want:
- For long-distance play, you need an app.
- For nearby control with the most features, precision, and clearest feedback for a partner controlling your toy, choose a good app.
- For simple, eyes-free control without involving your phone, especially for controlling the toy yourself, choose a good physical remote.
For long-distance play, an app is the only option. A physical remote communicates directly with the toy, so it works only nearby. An app connects to a partner’s phone through the internet, allowing a partner to control the vibrator from another home or anywhere in the world. Better apps also add helpful communication features designed around playing together remotely, such as messaging, video calls, and photo sharing while controlling each other’s toys.
For nearby play, you can use an app or a remote – the choice is mainly between the deeper, more visual control of an app and the simpler, more tactile convenience of a remote. For a partner, apps are usually more engaging, but a remote is often more convenient when controlling the toy yourself.
Apps are faster and more precise to get to your preferred setting. Instead of clicking a button several times to reach the setting you want, a good app let’s you jump to that setting directly. Better apps also let you easily create custom patterns, adjust two motors independently, control multiple toys at the same time, synchronize vibrations with music, and provide helpful toy settings like:
- Setting what happens if the toy disconnects – keep vibrating to minimize disruption or stop vibrating to minimize sound.
- Setting a max intensity so the partner controlling your toy can’t turn it higher or louder than you’d like.
Apps are also more engaging for a partner controlling your toy, because it’s easier to understand what your toy is doing. The screen shows the toy’s intensity, displays the pattern’s waveform, and shows the toy’s connection status. So your partner intuitively understands how their actions affect your toy. Most remotes provide little feedback beyond a light blinking when a button is pressed. So a partner is controlling your toy more blindly – clicking buttons without knowing what intensity your toy is on, what pattern is active, or even whether your toy is still on.
A phone is also a normal, commonplace item, whereas a remote is more likely to draw some questions if found accidentally left out on a table by your housemates.
But adjusting an app requires more of your attention – taking out your phone, opening it, and looking at the screen to see what you’re doing. Whereas remotes are simple to operate without taking it out of your pocket or taking your eyes off your partner. So a physical remote can be really convenient. Especially if you’re controlling your own wearable vibrator, where a remote’s lack of visual feedback doesn’t matter – you feel the vibrations change as you click the button.
The trade-off for that simplicity is that remotes usually provide fewer features and slower navigation. You may need several button presses to reach a particular intensity, and some remotes force you to cycle through every pattern rather than letting you move backward. Features such as custom patterns, separate motor control, or multi-toy control are usually only available through an app.
Once you know which control method suits you, check how well the specific toy delivers it. Reliability matters more than the features. A detailed app is not useful if it disconnects, freezes, or behaves unexpectedly, and a physical remote is not convenient if commands often don’t reach the toy.
- For the best app experience, choose a Lovense toy. Both Lovense’s features and connectivity are outstanding – the best of any brand I’ve tested. You can see our opinion on other apps (and full video demos of each app) below
- Remote quality varies more from product to product. Many brands make good remotes, but connectivity can differ even between remotes from the same brand. Check the Remote Control: Connectivity section of the full review for the toy you’re considering. A list of every wearable vibrator we’ve reviewed can be found here (handheld toys almost never have a remote control).
Also keep in mind, pretty much every toy also has on-toy buttons. And these can also be convenient when you’re just using the vibrator in bed and are controlling it yourself. You don’t have to keep track of or set down a phone or remote and then reach for it whenever you want to change settings.
App Verdicts and Full Demos
Lovense Remote
Lovense has the best app I’ve tested by far, with the best features and connectivity. It gives you the most detailed control while still making basic intensity changes intuitive and easy, and its close-range and long-distance connectivity are outstanding – the most reliable of any brand. If app control is your top priority, start with Lovense and then choose the toy type that fits the stimulation you want.
Satisfyer Connect
The Satisfyer Connect app is the closest second to Lovense. Its main control screen is strong for both steady intensity and quick drawn patterns, and the long-distance experience is genuinely good. The control screens can be a bit more clunky than Lovense’s but are good overall. The main trade-off is that several Satisfyer toys’ connection can drop when there’s body interference between the app and the toy (more common during partnered control).
FeelConnect
FeelConnect is Kiiroo’s app (it also works with Svakom toys) and is a good, basic app for simple, dependable control rather than deep customization. Basic intensity control is strong, like Lovense’s, but pattern creation is worse and the general UX isn’t quite as good. Connectivity is excellent in both nearby and long-distance play. The main trade-offs are that long-distance control is thin: your partner just gets basic intensity control, but you can video chat during play. Messaging features aren’t great. The other downside is that Kiiroo’s toys are generally just as pricey as Lovense’s while typically underperforming.
We-Vibe App
The We-Vibe app is designed for those who want simple pattern selection and intensity adjustment. It’s a good idea on paper, but it’s buggy enough that I don’t trust it. Close-range controls regularly freeze or stop working, some toys can’t reach their full power through the app, and long-distance control often fails to connect at all. Many We-Vibe toys have a good physical remote, but the app control is unreliable.
OhMiBod Remote
The OhMiBod Remote app sits a tier below Lovense and Satisfyer, but well above We-Vibe. Its connectivity with the OhMiBod toys we’ve tested is excellent in both close-range and long-distance play, including through body interference. The downside is the app design: the controls are clunky, split across too many screens, and don’t give as much customization as the better apps.
Lelo
Lelo’s app is clean, simple, and reliable, but very basic. It works well if you just want phone-based control for intensity, preset patterns, or Lelo’s motion-control mode. But it lacks custom pattern creation, multi-toy control, independent control over each motor, and meaningful long-distance communication tools like video or voice calling.
HoneyPlayBox
HoneyPlayBox does basic intensity control well, with a clear screen for setting steady vibration strength. But the rest of the app is limited: pattern controls are weak, long-distance control is basic, and connectivity with many of their toys can drop under heavier body interference. It’s fine if simple app control is enough, but Lovense is much better if the app is a major reason you’re buying.
Love Spouse
Love Spouse is a budget app used for a few affordable wearable vibrators with good stimulation: the app is basic, cluttered, and a bit spammy, but functional – and none of the ads block you from playing. It mostly works like a phone-based remote, letting you choose from a few intensity levels and preset patterns, and you can play with a long-distance partner and video chat in-app. It’s a reasonable trade-off on cheap toys like the Techno Lucy or Techno Rave when the toy’s stimulation is good, but it’s not a feature-rich app experience.
Recent Updates
August 7, 2026
- Reorganized this guide and updated our recommendations throughout after redesigning our testing and rating system for wearable vibrators to bring egg vibrators, panty vibrators, couples vibrators, and other dual-stimulation wearables under one cohesive testing methodology and testing 58 wearable vibrators under the updated methodology.
- Replaced the discontinued Satisfyer Curvy models with the Satisfyer Pro 2 Generation 3 as our Satisfyer app-controlled clit suction pick. Curvy models are discontinued.
May 24, 2024
- I added a discussion about the Lovense Tenera 2 in the app-controlled clit suction toys section. While its app is great, the air pulse stimulation is poor so it’s not worth considering.
April 26, 2020
- Published the first version of this guide.
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