Review: We-Vibe Ditto+

Anal August may be over, but that doesn’t mean the love for this form of play has to end! After all, without anal toys I might not be here, with my blog starting out primarily reviewing butt plugs, and my Beginner’s Guide still being one of the most popular posts at Princess Previews. Plus, today’s review isn’t on any old butt plug, but a toy I’ve been after ever since it was originally announced back in 2017. We-Vibe are the makers of many of my favourite sex toys, from the Tango X and Touch X, to the Nova 2 and Melt, and their beginner’s friendly and app-compatible Ditto was another success that I just never got round to trying. So when Lovehoney Group (who recently acquired We-Vibe) reached out to let me know they’d be releasing an upgraded version, the Ditto+, this August, I couldn’t have said yes to a review faster.

Ditto OG vs Ditto+

Since I don’t have the original Ditto, I won’t be comparing the two in this review. But according to We-Vibe, the Ditto+’s upgrade is primarily related to the included remote. It seems the popular brand has finally left behind their classic white plastic remote for a discreet black silicone version that looks similar to the We-Vibe Touch X’s control system. However, other than its appearance, I can’t find anything that makes this more “advanced” remote truly any different from the old one. As for the toy itself, it seems to be pretty much identical, except for two new colours and a rearrangement of its in-built ten vibration modes, with the four steady speeds now being together rather than separated by patterns, a move that I’m sure would have infuriated me if I ever reviewed the OG Ditto. But, unless you found this an issue, it seems the Ditto+ is really just a minor refresh of the original design, and not something you need to rebuy if you already have one.

Product Description

The We-Vibe Ditto+ is a vibrating butt plug that is intended for beginners to anal play, and a product I feel there is not enough of in the luxury toy market. As is appropriate for its audience, it is fairly slim, with a maximum diameter of just 1.26″ / 3.2cm and a length of 3.5″ / 8.8cm, and its tapered body also works to make insertion far easier than traditional butt plug designs. Also unusual is that one side is entirely flat, another change that will create a more comfortable experience for those just getting started on their anal journey. You’ll then find a thin flexible neck at the end of the insertable portion, and after this is a wide T-bar style base, which is my personal favourite in regards to both comfort and security. My particular Ditto+ is in We-Vibe’s pink, which uses a shimmery pigment for a touch of sparkle, and while the toy also comes in black I am unsure if this is also shimmery. Although I love this, it seems to accentuate a number of manufacturing flaws across the Ditto+’s body, similar to what I experienced with my We-Vibe Nova 2. These small marks, while they won’t affect use, are quite off-putting and not appropriate for a luxury toy in my opinion. Plus, to make matters worse, there is a prominent seam that runs around the toy and legal writing, such as the model number, on the inside of the toy’s base, which is not ideal for keeping things clean. On the outside of the Ditto+’s base, you’ll then find the toy’s single button (it can also be controlled via the remote and app), the metal plates for the magnetic charger to connect to, and the We-Vibe logo. Finally, the toy is also fully waterproof, made entirely of body-safe silicone, and USB rechargeable.

Packaging

Since my We-Vibe Ditto+ was sent directly to me by the manufacturer, I won’t go into the shipping details. The box for the toy itself is then what I’ve grown to expect from the premium sex toy brand, arriving in a luxury box featuring images of the product and plenty of information on what it can do. Using We-Vibe’s fun and colourful branding, giving it an approachable feel, the top of the box can then be slid off to reveal the product resting safely within. On the inside of the box you’ll find some tips on how to get started, and alongside the Ditto+ is its remote, quick start guide (although unlike other We-Vibe products, it doesn’t seem to have a full PDF manual online), safety information booklet, branded charging cord, and a cotton storage pouch, which is nicer than We-Vibe’s older silk bags. Finally, as with all We-Vibe products, the Ditto+ comes with a two year warranty.

Charging

Charging the We-Vibe Ditto+ is easy since it’s USB rechargeable. Simply plug one end of the cord into a USB port and then place the other end over the metal plates on the toy, so the two can connect magnetically. This magnet is quite strong, so they should stay put, but I’d still recommend double checking once the toy is placed down. Once on charge, a light will flash on the toy, with this becoming solid upon completion. As with the original Ditto, this should then take 90 minutes to give you an estimated two hours of play time. In regards to the remote, this uses a CR2032 battery, which is included. To access it, you can simply pull the plastic end of the remote off, and then push it back on again.

Controls

Whilst the toy does have a single button on its base that works pretty well, the We-Vibe Ditto+ is intended for use alongside either its remote or app. And considering where the toy will be located during use, this makes perfect sense. You’ll still need to turn it on initially using the button, although since it has no stand-by mode you may wish to immediately turn the vibrations back off during insertion. A quick overview of this button is that you simply need to press it to turn the toy on, continue pressing to cycle through the ten modes, four of which are steady speeds and six of which are patterns, and then hold down the button to turn it back off. The only downside to using just this, other than the awkward location, is that whilst the remote and app have the ability to increase the intensity of these modes, the single-button doesn’t and will refer to whatever the remote last set it to. This isn’t too bad for the steady speeds, but if you’re a pattern lover then you’ll definitely want to avoid manual control. It’s worth noting though that if you do choose to just use the button, We-Vibe has raised its location, so it is very easy to press even when you cannot see it.

The Remote

The new We-Vibe remote is far more user friendly and discreet than the previous version, being all black and only featuring the brand’s lettermark and pictorial mark rather than their Googleable wordmark. It also has an additional button, which is dedicated to pairing the toy, rather than just using one of the arrows. This isn’t a particularly exciting change though, especially considering the Ditto+ comes paired to the remote, so unless you plan on also using the app, the upgrade is basically just visual. If you are using the app, however, you will need to re-pair it since the Ditto+ can frustratingly only be paired with one thing at a time, and to do this you’ll need to hold down the button on the toy until it vibrates, and then hold down the pairing button on the remote until it vibrates again. Other than this button, which features the We-Vibe tilde, there are just four pretty self-explanatory buttons, two arrows and a plus and minus. As you’d imagine, the plus and minus increase and decrease the vibration intensities (which seem to have a range of around 15 levels), and can either be clicked or held down, whilst the arrows help you navigate through the modes, of which there are only seven. This is because there’s no reason to include the four steady speeds when you can control the strength, so instead you’ll just find the one steady and six patterns. Finally, the remote has the ability to turn the toy on and off, which can be done by simply holding down either the plus or minus button till the desired effect is achieved.

The App

I’ve reviewed many We-Vibe products that use the We-Connect app, starting with the Wish in 2017. Yet it’s now been three years since I’ve used it and it has been through a major update in this time. In fact, it was so major that it’s not even called We-Connect anymore, but just We-Vibe. You can find an overview on it at my sex toy app review round-up, yet unfortunately I’ve found the update to be quite disappointing, and whilst I did have issues with past versions, this just feels like a step backwards. The visuals are no longer discreet, and while there are some great ideas in there, it is hugely let down by the functionality of it. The most major problem, though, is that when used with the Ditto+, only one speed can be accessed. It’s either on or off, with zero levels in between. I’m dearly hoping that it is just because the Ditto+ is so new, since I tried the Nova 2 with it and did not experience the same glitch, but even with that it is not on for a luxury brand to have such a major component of a product not work whilst it is on the market.

First Impressions

We-Vibe has a reputation for making some of the best vibrators on the market, so I was extremely excited to turn the Ditto+ on for the first time. Another success, I am absolutely here for the toy’s super rumbly vibrations. In fact, it’s so rumbly that it almost seems like a different kind of vibration altogether, as if you can really feel the motor and its constant thumping, reminding me a lot of the vibrations in the We-Vibe Nova 2. On that note, there is also a great range of intensities, even if I can only access them when using the remote. And, as for the noise level, this isn’t too bad, especially during use. Although it’s worth noting that it can be heard at full speed even when inserted, so if you plan on using it in public you may want to keep this in mind.

My Experience

The last time I took part in any kind of anal play was during my review of the b-Vibe Rimming Plug seven months ago, so for the purposes of this review you can say I’m pretty much untrained. Yet the We-Vibe Ditto+ is so perfectly sized and shaped, with its small diameter and tapered point, that insertion is as easy as ever. Rather than being too small, however, and quickly forgotten, the curve of the toy helps to maintain sensation. I also find the base aids with this, as since it is slightly wider than normal, I’m always aware of its presence. The risk here would be that it is uncomfortable, but this hasn’t been my experience, instead just helping to remind me of the Ditto+, which I enjoy (afterall, what’s the point of wearing a butt plug if you forget it’s even there?). The slim shape of the plug itself also allows for easy vaginal penetration whilst wearing it, and any kind of play, whether it’s PIV, a vaginal toy, or just a simple wand massager, feels elevated when the Ditto+ is inserted, not to mention the orgasms. I’ve particularly taken to using the Nova 2 with it, giving me hands-free stimulation of three different erogenous zones! As for the vibrations, I really enjoy them, and being more rumbly than buzzy ensures that I don’t feel numbed out. With all this in mind, I’ve found the Ditto+ a quick way to amplify any play I’m already doing, and it’s so nice to have a high-quality vibrating butt plug that I don’t have to train myself in advance to be able to enjoy.

In regards to extended wear, I’ve found the We-Vibe Ditto+ to be ideal. As I mentioned above, the base ensures you don’t forget about it, whilst still being small enough to be comfortable when standing or sitting. My favourite place to wear it has been in the shower, and the splash-proof remote is perfect for this. The vibrations are also fun to put on during this kind of use, although sadly I’ve found them difficult to control…

Unexpected Issues

I’ve already spoken about how the We-Vibe app doesn’t really work with the Ditto+. So, you can imagine my immense disappointment when I realised the included remote doesn’t work either. Initially when testing it out everything seemed fine. But once I inserted the Ditto+, the problems began. It turns out that when the product is being used, the remote stops being able to control it. Sometimes it works, but the majority of the time it does not, and so the only reliable way to use it is to place the remote up against the base of the toy, which kind of defeats the purpose (and feels very silly too). To make matters worse, at one point the remote stopped working entirely. I tried to replace the battery and found it stuck within the remote, to the point where I needed to use heavy-duty pliers in order to remove it. For whatever reason, putting the removed battery back in got the remote functioning again. At least, functioning sometimes, as now it has a habit of dying until I take the battery out and reinsert it again. These issues are less of a problem during solo play, as it is easy enough then to just use the button directly on the toy and sacrifice some functionality. However, during extended wear or partnered play, it is incredibly frustrating (and part of the reason why I’ve mostly been wearing it in the shower), and a big con to this type of use.

Cleaning & Care

Since the We-Vibe Ditto+ is waterproof and made out of body-safe silicone, cleaning it is easy. For regular care, just rinse or soak it in some warm water before washing it with soap, being careful to go over the text on the inside of the base since bacteria may hide here. You can then rinse and leave it to air dry. Alternatively, for a deeper clean, which you should do every few uses or when switching between partners or orifices, you can wipe it down with a 10% bleach solution. In between uses, store it in We-Vibe’s included bag to keep it clean. Additionally, make sure to not use silicone-based lubricants with this product, as it may affect the silicone it is made with.

Final Thoughts

This review was actually supposed to be released during Anal August. But I experienced so many issues with the We-Vibe Ditto+ over the course of my testing that it ended up being significantly delayed. At its heart, this is a good toy. The shape is perfect and so are the vibrations, and I wish I could leave this review at that. But no, because the Ditto+ is riddled with so many quality issues that I am deeply concerned for the brand I once adored so much. My fears started the moment I saw this toy, with its prominent seam and nicks in the silicone almost foreshadowing the things to come. Between the “improved” We-Vibe app only being capable of a single speed and the “upgraded” remote barely being able to connect to the Ditto+ during use, these control options felt essentially useless. And whilst I’m thankful We-Vibe had the care to include a button on the toy itself, not only is it very awkward to use during PIV play or extended wear (particularly when you’re clothed), but it is highly limited, only allowing you access to four of the Ditto+’s potential 15 speeds. So, it’s no surprise that I’ve taken to wearing the Ditto+ around the house without the vibrations, which is a shame when they’re so damn good. The only saving grace has been using the toy for solo play, and I’ve gotta say it’s going to be hard to beat that Ditto+ x Nova 2 combo anytime soon. Yet even with this, it sadly just doesn’t feel right to recommend this toy in any capacity right now. Of course, if I ever receive a new We-Vibe remote and notice a change in the app, I’ll be sure to update this review!

For those in the USA, UK, Australia, New Zealand and Europe, you can get the We-Vibe Ditto+ from Lovehoney for just $179 AUD / $129 USD, plus use my code GRACE15 to get 15% OFF your total order!

For those in Canada, you can get the Ditto+ directly from We-Vibe!

Last updated: 15/10/23

Price at the time of writing: $202 AUD / $129 USD

I received this product in exchange for an honest and unbiased review. Affiliate links have been used in this post.