Short answer: buy the classic if you will mostly use it yourself, with buttons, in one room. Buy the Plus if you want app control: smooth intensity, unlimited custom patterns, music and voice modes, and a partner able to control it from anywhere. The shapes are the same family; the Plus adds the app and costs ₹1,300 to ₹1,800 more.
Sway, Curlz and Throb are three of the most-reviewed products on the Thrillerrr site, and each now has an app-controlled "Plus" version. If you have a classic in your cart and are wondering whether to move up, or you are choosing between the two from scratch, this comparison sets out what changes and what stays the same. Prices are live selling prices on 2 October 2026.
What every Plus model adds
The three Plus models share the same app features. They pair with the free Thrillerrr app by scanning the QR code in the manual or typing in the pairing code. Once paired, you get:
- Live Control: intensity on a slider rather than fixed steps.
- Default and custom patterns: the built-in rhythms, plus as many of your own as you want to create.
- Music, voice and movie modes: the device follows music, sound or what you are watching.
- Long-distance play: a partner controls the device through their own app from anywhere with an internet connection.
Thrillerrr's own comparison for Curlz+ puts it simply: the classic "can be used manually" and "has 10 pre-built patterns" and "performs best within a limited range"; the Plus "can be controlled from anywhere around the world", "has pre-built patterns with unlimited custom patterns" and is "made to play long distances".
Sway vs Sway+
| Sway | Sway+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Price (2 Oct 2026) | ₹1,799 | ₹3,199 |
| Control | Power button, 10 vibration modes | Thrillerrr app (Live Control, patterns, music, voice, movie mode, long distance) |
| Head | Bendable head | Ribbed, rotating head (per product images) |
| Water rating (spec) | IPX-4 | IPX-7 |
| Charging | USB, about 2 hours | USB, about 2 hours |
Sway is the most-reviewed product on the site, with 415 reviews averaging 4.98. Its bendable head is what makes it so easy to get on with. Sway+ takes the same slim wand idea and adds the app, a ribbed head that its product images describe as rotating, and the higher IPX-7 water rating listed in its specification, which makes it the better choice for use in the shower or bath.
Choose Sway if you want a reliable, simple first wand. Choose Sway+ if you want app control, long-distance play or a model rated for water.
Curlz vs Curlz+
| Curlz | Curlz+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Price (2 Oct 2026) | ₹1,999 | ₹3,799 |
| Control | Power button, 10 vibration modes | Thrillerrr app |
| Design | Two-headed curved massager, internal and external at once | Dual vibrating heads, internal and external at once |
| Water rating (spec) | IPX-4 | IPX-4 |
| Charging | USB, about 2 hours | USB, about 2 hours |
Curlz is the second most-reviewed product on the site (414 reviews, 4.98). It is a curved, two-headed design for dual stimulation. Curlz+ keeps that idea and adds the app, with both heads vibrating. Both carry the same IPX-4 rating, so neither should be submerged.
Choose Curlz if dual stimulation is what you want and you are happy with buttons. Choose Curlz+ if you want a partner involved, nearby or far away. It is the biggest price step of the three pairs, so be sure the app features matter to you.
Throb vs Throb+
| Throb | Throb+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Price (2 Oct 2026) | ₹1,899 | ₹3,199 |
| Control | Power button, 10 vibration modes | Thrillerrr app |
| Design | Wand massager, about 87.5 g | Wand massager with textured head (per product images) |
| Water rating (spec) | IPX-4 | IPX-4 |
| Working time | About 1 hour | About 1 hour |
Throb is a fuller wand with a rhythmic, throbbing style of vibration, with 313 reviews averaging 4.96. Throb+ is its app version. Both are rated IPX-4.
Choose Throb if you want a stronger-feeling wand at an entry price. Choose Throb+ if you want that wand with app control and long-distance play.
What the app really adds, honestly
Where the Plus clearly wins
- Couples apart. No classic model can be controlled from another city. If that is your situation, the Plus is the only option of the two.
- Fine control. A slider gives you the in-between intensities that fixed button steps skip.
- Variety over time. Custom patterns, music and movie modes keep things from feeling repetitive months later.
- Hands-off for you. A partner in the same room can control it from their phone.
Where the classic is the better buy
- Solo use, mostly. If you use a massager alone and like a quick, simple routine, the buttons on a classic are faster than opening an app.
- Budget. The classic saves ₹1,300 to ₹1,800, enough for a second product or a gift.
- No phone in the moment. Some people prefer to keep their phone out of the bedroom altogether.
- Proven track record. The classics have hundreds of reviews each. The Plus models are newer, with far fewer reviews so far.
Using a Plus without the app
Each Plus model has a power button; check your manual for what can be done directly from the device. The Plus range is designed around the app, though, so if you expect to use it mostly without your phone, the classic is the better match for how you will actually use it. If you want app features and a physical remote as a backup, look at the app models that ship with a remote, such as Cupid and Thrillzzz+.
Water ratings: the detail most people miss
Water rating is the one spec that does not simply follow "Plus is better". Sway+ is listed as IPX-7, which means it can handle brief submersion, while Sway is IPX-4, which means splash-resistant only. But Curlz+ and Throb+ carry the same IPX-4 rating as their classic versions. If you want something for the shower or bath, Sway+ is the only one of the six listed above IPX-4.
Whatever the rating, the same care rules apply: clean after every use with mild soap and water or a toy cleaner, keep water away from the charging port, and make sure the device is completely dry before you charge it. Water damage is the most common way to shorten a massager's life.
Which to choose as a gift
For a partner who has never owned a massager, a classic is usually the kinder gift: simple to use from the first minute, with no app to install. For a partner you are often apart from, a Plus model is a gift that says "I want to be part of this", because it gives you a way to share the experience from another city. If you are not sure, the classic plus a heartfelt note is rarely the wrong choice.
Can you upgrade later?
There is no trade-in, but many people buy a classic first, learn what they enjoy, and add a Plus later for couple or long-distance use. Since the shapes are related, a classic owner already knows how the Plus will feel in the hand.
Quick verdict
- First purchase, solo: Sway.
- Dual stimulation, solo: Curlz.
- Stronger wand on a budget: Throb.
- Want water use plus app: Sway+.
- Long distance or partner control: any Plus model, chosen by the shape you prefer.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Sway and Sway+?
Sway+ is the app-controlled version of Sway. It adds the Thrillerrr app (Live Control, custom patterns, music, voice and movie modes, long-distance play), a ribbed rotating head shown in its product images and an IPX-7 rating in its specification. Sway uses button control with 10 modes and is rated IPX-4.
Is an app-controlled massager worth it?
It is worth it for couples, especially long-distance, and for people who want fine intensity control or custom patterns. For simple solo use, the classic version is the better value.
Are Curlz+ and Throb+ waterproof?
Both are listed as IPX-4 in their specifications, which means splash-resistant. Do not submerge them.
How much more does a Plus model cost?
On 2 October 2026, Sway+ and Throb+ cost ₹1,400 and ₹1,300 more than Sway and Throb, and Curlz+ cost ₹1,800 more than Curlz. Prices change with offers.
Can I use a Plus model without the app?
Each Plus model has a power button; check the manual for what works directly from the device. The range is designed around the app, so if you rarely want to use your phone, the classic is the better fit.
Do the Plus models have reviews?
They are newer than the classics and have far fewer reviews so far. The classic Sway, Curlz and Throb each have more than 300 reviews on their product pages.
