A method and an apparatus for calling back a program. A receiving module receives calling information delivered by a first program. The calling information includes a target parameter of a second program to be called and a parameter indicating an application identity (APPID) of the first program. A processing module calls the second program by using the target parameter, and establishes an icon for quickly calling back the first program. The icon is corresponding to the APPID. A returning module returns to the first program by using the APPID after receiving an instruction triggered by an operation on the icon.