Switching from Android

Hello
I'm wondering, what would I miss by switching from Android? I do know I'd miss my widgets. But as far as I'm concerned, how well does Google and iOS work together? I'm a heavy user of Google's services (Multiple Gmail accounts, calender, drive, docs, Youtube). Also, how does the App Store compare to the Google Play Store in terms of productivity apps?
The device I'm intending to buy is an iPad Mini 2.

I've been a heavy user of Google for years. Part of the reason I've used Gmail, Google Calender, etc for so long is because I have mutiple devices, including one Android phone and they change fairly often (it's a work thing). It all works very well on iOS devices. I prefer the Gmail app to the built in Mail app for access Gmail. 
The App Store has, in my opinion, a much better selection of apps, especially usable apps. It's a little more expensive to be a developer so you don't get as much complete junk.
I do recommend that you go to an Apple Store and spend some time playing with the iPad Mini to get a feel for how it works, what it feels like to use.
Best of luck.

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