there doesn't seem to be any that provide similar parameters and simplicity of use.
Wat?? Almost every modern regulator has better parameters (lower drop-out voltage) and much better ease of use as they are stable with MLCC output capacitors and do not become oscillators just because you did not read the datasheet carefully enough or substituted with another manufacturer.
Just use the parametric search of your distributor to find other parts, it's not rocket science.
It's fine to use 1117, you should not stop using it because it's old or because someone says on the internez. If it's good enough for you and if it works, use it. It's just that opposite to what you say, it's inferior and more difficult to use.