Comparison

VirtualBench vs VerilogEditor

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

VirtualBench

This app transforms your iPad into a versatile all-in-one instrument, combining an oscilloscope, function generator, digital multimeter, and power supply. Interact with instruments using multi-touch gestures and share data instantly. It offers hands-free operation for common tasks.

Highlights
  • All instruments viewable together
  • Multi-touch gesture control
  • Screenshot and data sharing
  • Hands-free operation via iPad bump
  • Demo mode with simulated signals
Features
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NI VirtualBench is an all-in-one instrument that works with your iPad. It integrates a mixed-signal oscilloscope, function generator, digital multimeter, and programmable DC power supply into a single device that takes up less space on your bench. Connect VirtualBench wirelessly to your iPad to interact with instruments like never before. No knobs or buttons required. SEE All Instruments Together View and interact with all instruments at once with a consolidated and consistent experience for each instrument. INTERACT with Multi-Touch Gestures Pinch horizontally or vertically to change the Time/Div or Volts/Div. Tap and drag to pan or position a waveform. SHARE Screenshots and Data in Seconds Capture screenshots or data in a .CSV file and instantly email, AirDrop, save to the camera roll, or share directly to other apps like Dropbox, Skitch, and Numbers. BUMP to Perform Actions Hands-Free Holding two probes and need an extra hand? Configure Hands-Free and simply bump your iPad to take a screenshot, start an acquisition, or enable another instrument without dropping your probes. GETTING STARTED • To use this app with a VirtualBench device, first connect your iPad to the same WiFi network as the VirtualBench device or to the WiFi network hosted by the VirtualBench device. • This app may also be used in “Demo Mode” with simulated signals. The function generator is “virtually” connected to the oscilloscope and the DC power supply is “virtually” connected to the digital multimeter. For purchasing information on the VirtualBench all-in-one instrument, visit ni.com/virtualbench. Need help? Get support at ni.com/support.

About

VerilogEditor

Generate Verilog code for digital circuit design using an intuitive graphical interface. Inspect and analyze simulation results by browsing VCD data. Streamline your hardware design workflow.

Highlights
  • Intuitive GUI for Verilog code generation
  • Browse VCD data for simulation analysis
  • Streamlined digital circuit design workflow
  • Supports iPhone and iPad
Features
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This application provides an intuitive graphical user interface (GUI) that allows users to quickly generate Verilog code for digital circuit design. In addition to code generation, the app also supports browsing VCD (Value Change Dump) data, making it easier to inspect and analyze simulation results. Contact us: marslee@aipesd.com Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.aipesd.com/en/%E9%9A%B1%E7%A7%81%E6%AC%8A%E8%81%B2%E6%98%8E/

Screenshots

VerilogEditor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: VirtualBench at 5.0 against VerilogEditor's 3.0. VirtualBench also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. VerilogEditor sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. VirtualBench asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

VirtualBench holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VirtualBench ships an update every 3 months, VerilogEditor every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
VirtualBench versus VerilogEditor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVirtualBenchVerilogEditor
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size236 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNational InstrumentsAIP Technology Corporation, Taiwan Branch

Customer experience

VirtualBench

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

VerilogEditor

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

VirtualBench

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

VerilogEditor

Subscriptions1
  • BasicUser3 Days trial$0.991 Month

Questions

Is VirtualBench free?
VirtualBench is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VerilogEditor free?
VerilogEditor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, VirtualBench or VerilogEditor?
VirtualBench is rated higher. VirtualBench averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while VerilogEditor averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do VirtualBench or VerilogEditor have ads?
Neither VirtualBench nor VerilogEditor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VirtualBench or VerilogEditor?
VirtualBench ships an update every 3 months, and VerilogEditor every 4 months. Most recently, VirtualBench was updated on November 1, 2026 and VerilogEditor on October 30, 2026.

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