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24 alternatives to Pancake

The most pleasant way to wake up

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Pancake launched in 2016; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Wake N Shake Alarm Clock▲114

   Wake up with a jolt of energy ready to get shit done.

   2017 · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Today▲91

   A customizable wake-up alarm

   2014 · projectdent.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Wake Alarm▲86

   Slap, flip or shake your phone to wake up

   2014 · tinyhearts.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Poncho▲117

   Wake up with me every morning

   2017 · poncho.is · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Summarise▲141

   A personal, talking wake-up alarm for iOS

   2015 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Morning Rituals▲222

   The most successful people follow morning routines

   2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Morning ▲86

   Start your morning off right with a beautiful dashboard

   2014 · tamper.io · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Hello▲15

   Wake up to better sleep.

   2015 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Morning Person▲143

   Get a wake-up call from a real person (pre-launch)

   2014 · morningperson.co · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Rise▲76

    A refreshingly simple alarm clock

    2014 · simplebots.co · its alternatives →

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    WakeBot▲98

    Robotic wake up service that briefs you on your day

    2016 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Sleep Smarter▲64

    Strategies to sleep better

    2017 · amazon.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Rise & Shine▲93

    An alarm clock you turn off by smiling

    2015 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Kello▲137

    The sleep revolution device that upgrades your day

    2016 · ph.ks.getkello.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Lifecake▲75

    A time machine for your child's life

    2014 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Wakie for iOS▲193

    People waking up other people

    2014 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Idealist▲202

    Keep track of your startup ideas

    2015 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Clockwise Smart Alarm▲75

    Customizable smart alarm improving waking up

    2017 · its alternatives →

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    Alarmy (Sleep if U Can)▲78

    Take a picture to turn off the alarm!

    2016 · alar.my · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Sense▲192

    Know more. Sleep better.

    2014 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

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    Jolt Alarm▲14

    Wake up to a new song every day

    2017 · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Easy Riser▲121

    Will wake you up earlier when the traffic or weather is bad

    2017 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Snap Me Up▲93

    Selfie alarm clock

    2015 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Trump Alarm▲65

    Make America wake up and vote

    2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →