There's a lot more going on in Apple Notes than checklists and text, especially if you know where to look and how to use it.
There's a lot you can do on your iPhone, even without relying on third-party apps from the marketplace. You can have RCS-enabled conversations on iMessage, or video ...
You can send secret messages on your iPhone using the Apple Notes app! Just create a note, tap Share > Collaborate, give edit access to a friend, and start chatting in real-time—no third-party app ...