"Have used" - so you switched to some other?
Yes, I have used several note apps.
I always typed my notes. Over a year ago I switched to Noteshelf, for handwritten notes. Although I liked the handwriting I missed the possibility to search in my notes. I know apps like Goodnotes can do that, but my handwriting is not good enough
Before Noteshelf I used Notability for like 2 years and before that I had Daily notes.
After Noteshelf I tried Drafts. A good app with lots of export and integration with other apps. But it is a "pure" text app, no text formatting, no adding of pictures/attachments. It supports markup though.
I liked the ease of use of Drafts and Daily notes however and that made me try Apple Notes. I also wanted an app that runs on iPhone, iPad and iMac. I am using Apple Notes for several months now and I like it. I think the syncing has much improved. I like the search function on attachments (I take pictures of whiteboards and flipovers during meetings). It also has a fast search function for text.
Apple Notes is not perfect however:
- no palm protection for non-Apple styluses, makes writing/drawing a bit awkward (and you have to have an iPad pro to use the Apple stylus)
- drawing support is so-so (not bad but other apps have more options)
I keep an eye on Notability as for me this is the best allround app besides Apple Notes. This search for the ultimate note app is a never ending story