Can I replace my Apple Remote with some kind of iphone app?

I have an old Macbook, late '07. It's from back when they still shipped with a remote control (those little white ones) included in the box, but I've since updated the OS and it's now running Snow Leopard (10.6.8).
I haven't used the remote an awful lot, but I use it enough that it's an item I always end up packing 'just in case' when I go on a trip. I was wondering if there was a way I could replace the functionality of the remote with some kind of app I could download on my iphone, because this would give me one less item to keep track of so I don't end up losing it.
I do some fairly active travelling, sometimes switching hotels and whole locations every one or two nights, and I always end up with a fair amount of gear that would put a big dent in my budget to replace. So the less things I have to pay attention to, the less likely I am to end up misplacing something or having a moment of inattention that leads to a theft
My iphone is a 3GS running 5.1.1 The app doesn't have to be free, but I would prefer to keep it under the $10 mark if possible.
Thanks!!

If you have a warranty you should use it but if you dont mind spending the money you can buy a new head set for 30 bucks I did still one of the best purchases I ever mad you can do it buy going to your local store and look under the electronics deparment and look for apple headphones with inline mic or go online and just order from apple the headset it may cost you but sometimes it is worth every penny

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