Comparison

VirtualBench vs Aulora

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

Aulora

Features
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Aulora is the scheduling app built for private lesson teachers. Music instructors, language tutors, academic coaches, personal trainers, and therapists use it to organize students, track attendance, and manage payments, all from their phone. If you still rely on a spreadsheet or notebook to manage your lessons, Aulora handles it in under 2 minutes a day. TODAY'S AGENDA Open the app and see who has a lesson today. Mark attendance, absence, or cancellation with a single tap. Add notes about what was covered in each session. WEEKLY SCHEDULE View your entire week in a grid organized by day and time. Know exactly when each student has their lesson. STUDENT MANAGEMENT Register students with their name, phone number, weekly time slot, fee, and billing mode (monthly, weekly, or per session). Everything in one place. PAYMENT TRACKING See what's been received and what's still pending each month. Mark payments as paid with one tap and view your monthly financial summary. WHATSAPP REMINDERS Send lesson reminders and payment follow-ups directly through WhatsApp. The app composes the message; you just hit send. PDF REPORTS Generate a monthly report with all lessons, attendance records, and payment amounts. Share or print it for your records. COURSES Create course types with default pricing and billing. When adding a student, link them to a course so settings are inherited automatically. FREE AND WORKS OFFLINE Aulora works 100% offline on the free plan. Register up to 5 students and use all core features at no cost. PREMIUM Unlock unlimited students, remove ads, access full payment history from past months, and enable cloud backup with automatic sync. Link your Google or Apple account to keep your data safe across devices. Who is Aulora for? Private music teachers, language tutors, academic coaches, personal trainers, therapists, and any professional who sees individual students on a recurring weekly schedule.

Screenshots

Aulora4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VirtualBench at none against Aulora's 3. VirtualBench also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). Aulora's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price 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. Aulora sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. VirtualBench asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VirtualBench ships an update every 3 months, Aulora weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
VirtualBench versus Aulora: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVirtualBenchAulora
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size236 MB61 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperNational InstrumentsOverdrive Desenvolvimento de Softwares e Consultoria em Informatica LTDA

In-app purchases

None

VirtualBench

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Aulora

Subscriptions2
  • Aulora Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Aulora Pro Annual$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Aulora Pro Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is VirtualBench free?
VirtualBench is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Aulora free?
Aulora is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do VirtualBench or Aulora have ads?
Aulora shows ads; VirtualBench does not.
Which is updated more often, VirtualBench or Aulora?
VirtualBench ships an update every 3 months, and Aulora weekly. Most recently, VirtualBench was updated on October 19, 2026 and Aulora on October 25, 2026.

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