Microsoft OneNote is a heavyweight note-taking app that includes a huge number of features, and it doesn’t cost a penny to use. RELATED: How to Quickly Add Links, Photos, and Media to Apple Notes on iPhone and iPad Feature-Rich and Powerful: Microsoft OneNote You can add other users with an Apple ID to your notes and even use in-line mentions to draw their attention with a notification. Notes also has some powerful collaboration features.
You can even use smart folders to collate notes based on tags.
Your data is indexed and easy to find on Apple devices thanks to Spotlight search, which can often fail with third-party solutions. Apple relies on hashtags and folders for organization, and you can even elect to keep notes out of iCloud and just on your Mac or mobile device.