May I ask what you _do_ use for your personal notes instead? I'm always on the lookout for a new tool or workflow for my notes.
I need a system that syncs, works offline, helps capture structured-ish data, is quick+flexible, and has fabulous linking.
I discovered and am currently using Obsidian.Md. I use Ulysses to access and edit on iPhone+iPad.
I love that it is markdown-based, linking is super easy, and everything is fast.
Cons: doesn’t work super well with native macOS features (e.g. services), native app for iOS/Android is still in private beta, and I don’t like the separation between edit and view modes. Also it could probably use a stronger UI for database-like features (e.g. tags). I wish there were better options for inking on mobile, but that’s not really their thing.
Previously was a OneNote devotee, but as I get into more complicated community engagement work, I needed something that could cross-link and find patterns.
Mobile beta is pretty similar to the desktop app. Like even most of the plugins I use work fine on my phone. The only real complaint I have is that it's kinda slow to start on a phone. Not as slow as Notion, but still takes a few seconds.
> and I don’t like the separation between edit and view modes.
That's next on the roadmap after apps become polished enough to exit the beta. Public roadmap: https://trello.com/b/Psqfqp7I/obsidian-roadmap
I decided on DevonThink since it closely resembled what I used Evernote for but ditched it after just a month due to to bad iOS apps, weird default formatting issues, hostile developers (license covers max 2 computers, and refusal to support a few basic things).
Stumbled upon Ulysses and I've been using it since then. Excellent plain text/Markdown support (you can turn off the markdown formats you don't want to use), sensible default fonts and such, fast and native Mac app, great iOS apps, etc.
Google docs
Trello