Which is better, toner pads or regular toner?

Lately, I've been constantly thinking about trying toner pads.
Regular toner is convenient because I can just apply it with my hands, but I keep getting worried about toner pads since they are said to exfoliate.
But I'm worried about whether it's okay to wipe it every day and if it might irritate my skin.
I'm not even sure if a single toner pad can do all the work, including the toner function.
I can't easily switch because I'm afraid my skin might become more sensitive if I switch just because it's more convenient.
I'm wondering if toner pads are really a necessary step or if my existing toner is sufficient.
These days, even when I try to change just one thing, there is no standard, so I end up constantly looking for one.