What is the point of syncing apps with iTunes?

I have an iPad & iPhone.
In older itunes the updates on one device would sync to itunes. but now what is the point of apps in itunes other than to waste space? if i backup a device, all apps seem to come from the internet. if i update then don't sync to itunes on pc so i end up download all updates 3 times (ipad/iphone/itunes).
Should I just delete all apps from itunes and same space both on hdd and on network (since i backup my itunes folder).
note that I have 300mbps unlimited internet.

Is the device backing up to iTunes on the computer or iCloud?
If backing up to iTunes on the computer, any content purchased from iTunes (apps, media, podcast, etc) will transfer during the backup/sync process.
If backing up to iCloud, content does not transfer automatically.
The purpose is to have a local backup of content.  This is beneficial in the event that content is removed from iTunes and the user wants to reinstall or restore the device.

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