Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a touch-based method and apparatus for sending information. The method includes: obtaining input information, which is input by a source user through an information input area preset on a display screen; and when preset gesture information is received, sending the input information to a target user corresponding to the gesture information. The embodiments of the present invention improve the existing information sending manner while inputting, and compared with the prior art, when sending information, require no touch or tap operation to select a recipient and send button and the like, but instead, send information quickly by using a preset convenient gesture, thereby improving performance of sending information instantly. In addition, because the preset gesture is convenient for inputting, user experience may be improved when a user sends information on a touch apparatus.