The game is fun enough. Simple. Just what I expected. But I too chose to purchase the “remove ads” option. I saw the purchase complete message. Back in game remove ads is still an option and the ads are not gone. I will try restarting the game as well as the device. I will check my purchase history and Apple receipt in a couple of days. If I was charged and the ads are not removed I will, at that point, contact customer support. Update: I restarted the game and device separately. Neither fixed the issue. However, I did notice something odd. When looking at my purchase history, which shows all downloads as well as in game purchases, it did show that I downloaded the game. However, it did NOT show that I had made any purchases within it. That is updated immediately. So, in theory, it should not show up on my Apple receipt. I think the disconnect is between the game and the purchase but does not actually reach what the user is charged. I’ll check that in a couple of days. But for the sake of helping the developers out with what seems to be a common complaint, that’s what I have for you so far.
Second Update: I was in fact charged and the ads have not been removed.