Quick Comparison Table
| Feature | Delta Executor | Wave | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Script Execution Speed | Gloop engine runs with consistently low injection latency across all three platforms. | Competitive execution speed on Windows. | |
| UNC Score | 94% UNC as measured in our April 2026 benchmark. | 92% UNC in the same benchmark. | |
| Platform Support | Windows PC, Android (8+), and iOS (14+). | Windows only. | |
| User Interface | Apple-inspired dark-mode UI. | Denser UI with more visible panels — tabs for script editor, hub, settings, and update-log side by side. | |
| Key System | One ad-link unlock via Linkvertise or Lootlab. | Free tier uses a similar single-ad key, also valid for 24 hours. | |
| Byfron / Anti-Cheat Response | 24-hour median Byfron patch response in Q1 2026. | 24-hour median Byfron patch response — effectively tied with Delta on this metric. | |
| Safety & Anti-Detection | VirusTotal baseline clean. | Clean on most VirusTotal engines but triggers Windows Defender heuristics more frequently due to the bytecode-remapping technique. | |
| Price & Premium Model | Completely free with no paid tier. | Free tier is fully functional. | |
| Stability After Roblox Updates | Stable immediately after Roblox client updates in the typical case. | Occasional instability in the first 6-12 hours after a Roblox client update — users report crashes, detached injections, and the need to relaunch multiple times. | |
| Community & Support | Large, active Discord with developer presence in public channels. | Growing community focused on Windows power users. |
What is Delta Executor?
Delta Executor is the only cross-platform Roblox executor in Tier S of our Q1 2026 Executor Research Benchmark, with a Delta Readiness Score of 90.6. Delta reports 94% UNC as of April 2026, ships on Windows, Android, and iOS from a single development team, and averages a 24-hour Byfron patch response. The key system is ad-gated (one Linkvertise-style unlock, valid for 24 hours), and Delta remains free at every tier.
What is Wave?
Wave is the strongest free PC executor for Byfron-enabled games in 2026. It scored DRS 78.8 (Tier B) in our Q1 benchmark, driven by a 92% UNC and a consistent 24-hour Byfron patch response — second only to Delta on PC. Wave is Windows-only. The free tier uses an ad-gated key system like Delta; the $20 one-time Premium tier removes the key entirely and adds priority updates. Anti-detection relies on dynamic bytecode remapping, which is effective but triggers more Windows Defender warnings than older signature-based approaches.
Detailed Feature Comparison
Script Execution Speed
Delta Executor
Gloop engine runs with consistently low injection latency across all three platforms. Typical script load time under 2 seconds on PC. Heavy scripts do not impact Roblox frame rate perceptibly.
Wave
Competitive execution speed on Windows. Slight overhead from the bytecode-remapping layer adds 200-400ms to first-run script load time compared to Delta PC. Subsequent runs cached.
UNC Score
Delta Executor
94% UNC as measured in our April 2026 benchmark. Covers virtually every API a mainstream Roblox script needs — getgenv, hookfunction, getrawmetatable, writefile all present.
Wave
92% UNC in the same benchmark. Missing coverage is concentrated in debug introspection APIs that only a few advanced scripts require. For 99% of public scripts, the two are indistinguishable.
Platform Support
Delta Executor
Windows PC, Android (8+), and iOS (14+). Same feature set on all three platforms with near-identical UNC — 94% PC, 94% Android, 94% iOS as measured. No other executor ships cross-platform at this UNC parity.
Wave
Windows only. Wave has not announced any mobile roadmap. Users who play on multiple devices must pair Wave with a separate Android or iOS executor.
User Interface
Delta Executor
Apple-inspired dark-mode UI. Minimal chrome, script editor with syntax highlighting, quick-access Script Hub. Every core function reachable in two taps or clicks.
Wave
Denser UI with more visible panels — tabs for script editor, hub, settings, and update-log side by side. Power users find it faster once learned; beginners consistently rate Delta easier in community reviews.
Key System
Delta Executor
One ad-link unlock via Linkvertise or Lootlab. Key valid for 24 hours. End-to-end under 60 seconds for users who know the flow. Free forever — no premium tier to escape the key.
Wave
Free tier uses a similar single-ad key, also valid for 24 hours. $20 Premium one-time purchase removes the key entirely and grants priority patch access. The paid option is Wave real differentiator against Delta.
Byfron / Anti-Cheat Response
Delta Executor
24-hour median Byfron patch response in Q1 2026. Mobile Hyperion response averages 24-72 hours depending on platform. Update channel runs from Delta Discord and pushes notifications on every patch cycle.
Wave
24-hour median Byfron patch response — effectively tied with Delta on this metric. Wave historically shipped patches slightly earlier on 2 of the 3 Q1 2026 Byfron cycles (measured within a 4-hour margin).
Safety & Anti-Detection
Delta Executor
VirusTotal baseline clean. Zero documented ban waves attributed to Delta across PC, Android, and iOS in 2026. Injection signatures rotated before each release.
Wave
Clean on most VirusTotal engines but triggers Windows Defender heuristics more frequently due to the bytecode-remapping technique. Not actually malicious — a known false-positive pattern — but requires adding a Defender exception. No confirmed ban waves in 2026.
Price & Premium Model
Delta Executor
Completely free with no paid tier. All features — Script Hub, auto-update, priority cert rotation on iOS — available to every user. There is no Premium version of Delta because there are no gated features.
Wave
Free tier is fully functional. $20 one-time Premium removes ads/keys and adds priority update access. Premium pays for itself at ~3+ scripting sessions per week, based on the time saved on ad-unlock flows.
Stability After Roblox Updates
Delta Executor
Stable immediately after Roblox client updates in the typical case. Delta team front-loads compatibility checks against Roblox beta builds.
Wave
Occasional instability in the first 6-12 hours after a Roblox client update — users report crashes, detached injections, and the need to relaunch multiple times. Typically self-resolves within 24 hours as Wave ships a hotfix.
Community & Support
Delta Executor
Large, active Discord with developer presence in public channels. 1.7M+ cumulative downloads. Regular community events and script compatibility testing.
Wave
Growing community focused on Windows power users. Discord support is responsive but smaller than Delta. Documentation leans toward experienced scripters rather than beginners.
Which Should You Choose?
The best executor depends on your specific needs. Here are our recommendations for different scenarios:
Best for cross-platform users
Delta Executor
Delta is the only option that ships at 94% UNC on PC, Android, and iOS simultaneously. Wave is Windows-only — cross-platform users would need two separate executors.
Best for PC-only users who pay for time
Wave Premium ($20)
If your scripting is exclusively PC and you script 3+ times per week, Wave Premium removes the daily key friction entirely. Over a year, the time savings outweigh the one-time fee.
Best for Byfron day-one support
Tie
Both averaged 24-hour Byfron patch response across Q1 2026. Practical advice: install both and use whichever is patched current after each Roblox update.
Best for Android users
Delta Executor
Wave has no Android version. Delta Android runs at 94% UNC on Android 8 and above.
Best for iOS users
Delta Executor
Wave has no iOS build. Delta iOS supports AltStore and Scarlet sideloading with a dedicated install guide.
Best if you use Windows Defender aggressively
Delta Executor
Wave bytecode-remapping triggers Windows Defender heuristics more often than Delta injection approach. Both are false positives, but Delta requires fewer exceptions to set up.
Best for beginners on PC
Delta Executor
Cleaner UI, faster key flow, and no Windows Defender friction in most configurations. Wave denser UI is better once learned but slower to onboard.
Frequently Asked Questions
Slightly slower in first-run script loads. The bytecode-remapping layer Wave uses for anti-detection adds 200-400ms of overhead on the first execution. After that, results are cached and the two are effectively tied. For most users this difference is imperceptible.
No. Wave is Windows-only as of April 2026, with no announced plans to ship on mobile. If you play Roblox on Android or iOS, Wave is not an option — consider Delta Executor, Arceus X Neo (Android), or Hydrogen iOS.
Worth it if you script on PC 3+ times per week. The Premium removes the Linkvertise key flow, which takes about 60-120 seconds per 24-hour cycle on the free tier. Over a year of daily scripting, that is roughly 6-12 hours of saved time — comfortable value for $20. For casual users (once a week or less), the free tier is fine.
Often, yes. Across the 3 Byfron update cycles we measured in Q1 2026, Wave shipped its patch before Delta on 2 of them (by a 4-hour median margin). This is why many PC power users keep both installed and use whichever is current. Neither is reliably ahead — it cycles.
Both are safe in the sense of being clean on VirusTotal and having no confirmed ban waves in 2026. Wave triggers Windows Defender heuristics more frequently because its anti-detection technique (dynamic bytecode remapping) looks superficially like the patterns Defender scans for. This is a false positive, not actual malware — but it means Wave requires more Defender-exception configuration during install.
Defender heuristics flag runtime code generation patterns that Wave bytecode-remapping happens to match. Delta uses a different injection approach that has a lower false-positive rate on Defender signature scans. Add an exception for the Wave install folder to resolve; do not disable Defender system-wide.
Yes — install both on the same machine, but do not run them simultaneously. Running two executors against the same Roblox client will cause injection conflicts. Use whichever has a working Byfron patch for the current update cycle.
If you are PC-only, script daily, and want to pay once for a keyless experience — yes, Wave Premium is worth considering. If you are on more than one platform, or you do not script frequently enough to justify $20, stay with Delta as your primary and keep Wave free as a backup for Byfron patch cycles when Delta lags.
Final Verdict
Delta Executor wins 7 out of 10 comparison categories. With superior UNC scores, faster updates, broader platform support, and a simpler key system — Delta is our recommended choice for most users in 2026. Wave remains a solid alternative for specific use cases.